In textile and apparel printing, special attention must be paid to the orientation of pieces during nesting. Unlike paper or vinyl, textile materials have a visible weft and warp (directional threads in the fabric) which can cause visual inconsistencies if pieces are rotated.

Problem

When the fabric’s weft and warp differ noticeably, all printed copies of the same piece must be aligned in the same direction. If not, visual differences may appear after printing or sublimation, making the pieces appear mismatched. This is especially problematic for garments where pieces are assembled side-by-side.

❌ Incorrect nesting example

• Copies of the same piece are placed at different angles.
• Result: Visual inconsistencies due to varying fabric direction.

✔️ Correct nesting example

• All copies of the same piece are placed at the same angle.
• Result: Uniform appearance, suitable for garment assembly.

Recommended setup in PrimeCenter

To ensure proper alignment:

1. Apply an input check/fix profile to your files

   Use the check/fix profile "Rotate page" to automatically rotate all input images to a fixed angle (e.g., 90° clockwise or counterclockwise).

   

   PrimeCenter V4.1

2. Configure nesting parameters

   Set the Rotation step in the Nesting tool to 180°. This ensures that pieces will not be rotated freely to optimize space, but rather maintain consistent orientation.

   

   PrimeCenter V4.1

For textile applications, maintaining a consistent rotation of each piece is essential. By rotating files in advance and limiting nesting rotation, you can prevent visual mismatches and ensure high-quality, uniform results in your final product.