Have a look at the 8 creative and interesting ways to add texts to fabric. These ways will make the fabric meaningful and attractive. Ways to Add Texts to Fabric There are several creative ways used to add texts to the fabric. Some techniques are simple, while others need more time and material. To make […]
A Guide to Reactive Printing Process
The printing process by which application of color or dye to fabric in a definite design or pattern is done with the help of reactive dye is called reactive printing. After the application of reactive print paste to fabric, the color creates bond with the cellulosic fibre and helps to resist washing and friction and […]
Basic Ingredients of Printing
Printing is the process where the print paste is applied on the subjected fabric or garment swatch or whole garment to create printed patterns or designs. In this process, colourful patterns and designs are created that give a new look to the fabric and clothing. It can be done manually or by machine methods. There […]
Dyeing VS Printing | Key Differences Between Dyeing and Printing
Dyeing and printing are the most common terms for textile manufacturers. These terms look accessible here but are challenging to finalize because proper shade matching is complex in the dyeing and printing industries. Therefore, very skilled staffing and skilled dyeing master are needed here. These terms are different from each other. But some of us […]
Different Types of Textile Printing Technique
Color always provides interest and impact. Printed textiles can attract consumers and convey new fashion trends easily and comparatively quickly. They help to balance collections or ranges and add variety. Some of the most common printing techniques are discussed here: Block Printing Block printing is a traditional technique that uses carved wooden or linoleum blocks […]
Different Types of Textile Print Patterns
Prints are the impression of any creative design made over the fabric or garments using paints or dyes during manufacturing process or at any finished stage. Printing signifies the application of color to the finished fabric to produce the desired patterns which may be floral (natural) to hide some manufacturing defects. The different types of […]
Printing on Denim Fabric
Printing on denim is an issue we should be careful about, otherwise, you may have a latent problem that you are unaware of until it is too late. Denim is made from “Bean dye” with the warp threads heavily covered by starch mixed with indigo or sulphur dye. If you want to print on it […]
Top 5 Batik Printing Methods
Batik is a traditional textile art form that originated in Indonesia. Unusual color effect can be produced employing various batik styles. It involves using wax and dyes to create intricate patterns on fabric. There are several methods of batik printing, each with its unique characteristics. Here are some common batik printing methods: Tie-Dye Batik (Ikatan […]
Block Printing Method: An Overview
Similarly to the art of screen printing, block printing originated in the Far East. India and China are the probable birthplace of block printing as, according to historians, their people used hand carved wood blocks for the production of ornaments on textiles. The principle of this method remains the same; the blocks are made by […]
Flat-Screen Printing Method (Carpet)
Penetration into the pile is important in carpet printing and there are two principles upon which flat bed machines have been constructed. The BDA machine, which is no longer widely used, employed an ingenious arrangement in which the reservoir of dye was trapped between the blades of a double squeegee passing over the screen, penetration […]