Transfer Printing Method
The ability of disperse dyes to sublime on heating has led to a very different approach to textile printing. In this the design is first printed on paper using disperse dyes. The paper can then ….. Read More
Rotary Screen Printing Method
Fully-automatic flat screen printing is not continuous yet. Rotary-screen printing on the other hand is continuous. Rotating screens are used which are automatically fed (by means of pumps) with paste from inside. Driving the screens ….. Read More
Working Procedure of Jigger Dyeing Machine
The Jig machine is one of the oldest ways of dyeing fabric in open width. In this machine a batch of fabric is rolled backwards and forwards from one roller to another through the dye ….. Read More
What is Yarn: Definition and Meaning
Yarn is made from different types of fibre. Yarn is the raw material of the fabric, and the fabric is the raw material of clothing. So without yarn, the dress is impossible. But many of ….. Read More
Advantages and Limitations of Screen Printing
The screen printing technique is widely used because of its versatility among the various standard printing techniques. It typically transfers print paste onto multiple surfaces, such as fabrics, paper, glass, and plastic. It is also ….. Read More
What is Velvet and Velveteen Fabric?
Definition of Velvet Fabric Velvet is a cloth with a deep fur-like surface. It is made from silk with a close, shay pile. A silken textile fabric has a short, densely piled surface. The peculiar ….. Read More