Operational problem
Mixed rags transfer residue between colours, while the wrong material may leave fibres in sensitive areas.
Printing · contamination control
How to separate rags for ink, maintenance and finishing.
A practical workflow for printers seeking repeatable cleaning and less transfer between colours and tasks.
Recommended setup
White cotton to reveal ink, low-lint Premium material for finishing and separate containers by colour or stage.
White Grade I · Paper-like Premium · FlannelImplementation
Steps for the field test
- Define ink and maintenance zones.
- Test linting on the actual component.
- Colour-code containers by task.
- Record kilograms used per shift.
Measurement
Metrics worth tracking
- kg per shift
- cleaning stops
- repeat cleaning needed
- correctly separated batches
B2B pilot