Fabric Care FAQ’s
Visit our Schedule a Pickup page and choose ShobhaRao – Fabric Dye & Print.
Clean and dry your fabric; fold or roll neatly. Label with your name, order reference, and selected service (Dyeing, Screen Print, etc.). Ship via your chosen courier to our workshop.
We’ll dye or print your fabric upon arrival, then notify you to arrange return shipping. All shipping costs and transit risks are borne by you.
- Please insure your package for the full value of the contents.
- We aren’t liable for damage, loss, or delays in transit—once it leaves your hands, it’s at your own risk.
- Any special handling instructions (e.g., fragile items) should be noted when booking.
We dye natural fibers like cotton, silk, and linen. Blends up to 30% synthetic are also accepted.
Ensure fabric is clean, stain-free, and folded. Label with your order ID.
Standard: 5–7 business days post-approval; Rush: 3 business days (+15% fee).
Screen printing uses stencils and mesh screens to apply ink directly to fabric, ideal for bold, durable designs.
We use water-based inks for a soft hand feel and eco-friendly pigment inks for vibrant colors.
3–5 business days, depending on design complexity and quantity.
Block printing is a hand-carving technique where wooden blocks are dipped in dye and stamped onto fabric for artisanal patterns.
Best on cotton and linen. We recommend pre-washed, lightweight to medium fabrics.
5–7 business days due to manual craftsmanship and drying requirements.
Digital printing uses inkjet technology to print high-resolution designs directly onto fabric.
Submit high-res images (300 DPI) in PNG or JPEG formats. Vector files (AI, PDF) are preferred for sharp prints.
Standard: 3–5 business days after file approval; Rush: 2 business days (+20% fee).
We offer freehand brush strokes, stencil-based painting, and detailed hand motifs using fabric paints.
Minimum 1 meter per design. Custom orders only.
Hand wash separately in cold water. Avoid harsh detergents to preserve paint vibrancy.