Alternatives binder in printing using colored pigments on cotton fabrics

Abstract

Organic pigments with non-polar groups cannot be applied directly because they cannot be dissolved in water or the majority of organic solvents. Moreover, binders must be added to the printing paste since textiles and pigments do not adhere to one another, giving printed fabrics a stiff hand feel and poor rubbing fastness. In this research, we will discuss alternatives to the use of binder during printing with pigment, as well as digital printing on cotton fabrics, whether they are treated or using polymers that act as adhesives that do not cause a rough feeling on the surface of the fibers.