Printing technology on textile fibers: Review

Abstract

Application of the paste containing the dyes to the required areas on the fabrics is designated as direct printing, consequently dyeing and steaming followed by washing to remove any residues. In pigment printing, the pigments and cured binder adhere to fabric surface with the cured binder film. No further treatment is required. Direct printing is considered the most important printing. Fibers have been defined by the textile institute as units of matter which are characterized by fineness flexibility and high ratio of length to thickness. Fibers are the basic unit from which all textile materials are made. Textile goods are manufactured from fibrous material which may be either of natural or man-made origin.