Fabric‑ink emulsions—typically acrylic-based, waterborne dispersions—are seeing rising demand with growth in digital textile printing and eco-safe fashion. Their production increasingly uses self-crosslinking acrylics to enhance wash and rub fastness . Manufacturers are integrating self-crosslinking, silicone modifications, and UV-curable chemistries to boost performance in flexibility, durability, and color retention. Acrylic-emulsion prices have remained relatively stable—subject to the same feedstock pressures as other waterborne systems.