Introduction to Textile Printing

Nahid H Neer March 18, 2023

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Definition
Printing Elements
Steps of Textile Printing

Definition:

Textile Printing is the localized or discontinuous application of dyes or pigments to produce various designs or motifs on the fabric. Printing is done on fabric in dry condition.

To print design on fabric we certainly need some elements.

Printing Elements:

Dyes of Pigments
Wetting agent
Thickener
Defoaming agent
Dispersing agents
Oxidizing and Reducing agents
Catalyst and oxygen career
Acid and alkalis
Swelling agent

Steps of Textile Printing:

Grey Cloth
Brushing and shearing
Singeing
Scouring
Bleaching
Mercerising
Preparation of priting paste
Printing
Drying
Steaming(100-102C for 15 mins)
After Treatment

Nahid H Neer

Nahid H Neer is a versatile professional with a diverse skill set and a passion for entrepreneurship. With an engineering degree focused on textile engineering from Bangladesh University of Textiles, Nahid has gained valuable experience in the textile industry. As the founder of Texfilesbd.com and a merchandiser at Echotex Limited, Nahid has demonstrated key interest in the Textile sector.