2. Introduction
Printing produces colorful effect on
the fabrics. Printing is application
of color in the form of a design.
The dyes used in printing are in the
form of pastes.
3. Types of printing : Printing has
been divided into,
A) Hand printing
B) Machine printing
4. Hand printing
Hand printing is a fast and easy way to put your
personal "stamp" on almost anything in your
life. There are multiple hand
printing techniques that you can use to add cute
patterns to everything you own. Two of the
easiest ways to hand print are by carving your
own stamp or making your own foam stamp.
5. Block Printing
Block printing was practiced by Chinese
and Indians some two thousand years ago.
Blocks are made of wood or wood and lino.
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7. Stencil Printing
Stencil printing originated in Japan. Its high
cost limits its use and importance. In this,
printing, the design must be first cut in
cardboard, wood or metal.
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9. Screen Printing
Originally, this technique was referred to as
silk screen printing because the screens were
made of fine, strong silk thread.
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12. Machine Printing
Machine printing includes Direct Roller
printing, Duplex printing, discharge printing,
resist printing, pigment printing, transfer
printing, photo printing and flock printing.
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15. Direct Roller Printing
Direct Roller Printing : Roller printing was developed
in 1785. Thousands of yards of colored designed
fabrics are produced in an hour by this method of
printing. several copper cylinders or rollers are
engraved with design.
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Duplex Printing
Duplex Printing In Duplex printing, the printing
is done on both the sides. The fabric may
be passed through the roller printing machine
in separate operations. This printing forms clear
outline on both sides of fabric.