Since there are so many different types of paint you can use, and so many applications for the use of airbrushes, it is important to know which paint to use and where. Fortunately for air brushers, only a few paints are routinely used in airbrushes, and each one works great for fabric.
All paint has one of two features. They are either opaque or transparent. Transparent paints work the best for airbrushing, because it allows for better blending of the colors together. This is because transparent paints allow light to shine through the pigments. Opaque paints are full bodied paints. These should be used as base paints. Other colors will rest upon opaque paints, but they will not blend or merge. Opaque paint generally creates the canvass for the artwork to take place.
Most airbrush paint works great on fabric. Today, a lot of business is generated through airbrushing shirts and purses. The best way to see how the paint will work on the fabric you have chosen is to test it before beginning your work. Most acrylics will adhere nicely to fabrics, but paints such as gouache are a bitter more challenging to use. You need to understand the drying times of each type of paint you use to avoid compromising the artwork while it is still vulnerable to smudges.
It really is simple to get started airbrushing clothing items. Stick to your basic paints. Use proper base coats. And you will become a successful air brusher.