Types of Printing
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- By hand
- By machine
- Metal stencil
- Screen stencil
- Hand screen
- Semi-automatic flat screen printing
- Fully automatic flat screen printing
- Rotary screen printing
- Flatbed press transfer printing m/c
- Continuous transfer printing m/c
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Block Printing
Block printing is the oldest method of printing that still exists but its use is limited to the decoration of scarves and handkerchiefs.
Block size
Maximum - 36" ✕ 36"
Block preparation
Generally block is made from poor wood which is cut so that the design is raised in relief. The size of the block depends on the design characteristics. Normally block is used only for a single color. The printing does not become uniform with large-size blocks.
Stencil Printing
- Steel
- Paper
- Plastic
- Laminated
Paper: Transparent paper imaging a design and then chemically treated to make it waterproof.
Kinds of stencil printing
- By brushing
- By spray
Procedure
A direct style of printing is applied in this method in two ways- spraying or brushing. The stencil is placed on the fabric and color is applied by means of brushing or spraying. It is used to decorate knitted fabric.
Roller Printing
Roller printing or m/c printing is the most economical and fastest way of printing. The output of this m/c can not be surpassed by any other method of printing. Designs with up to 16 colors are present in roller printing.
Screen Printing
- Semi-automatic
- Automatic
3. Rotary screen printing