Types of Printing in Textile

Types of Printing

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1. Block printing

• By hand 
• By machine

2. Stencil Printing

• Metal stencil
• Screen stencil

3. Roller printing

4. Screen printing

• Hand screen
• Semi-automatic flat screen printing
• Fully automatic flat screen printing
• Rotary screen printing

5. Transfer printing

• Flatbed press transfer printing m/c
• Continuous transfer printing m/c

Printing Paste

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

Generally 3" ✕ 4"-12"

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

The stencil is made from 

• 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

1. Hand screen printing

2. Flatbed printing

• Semi-automatic
• Automatic

3. Rotary screen printing

Hand Screen Printing

The printing table is arranged in the shade vertically. The fabric to be printed is placed on the table in tension and welded with gum. Then the screen is placed on the table and the printing paste is given on it. The paste is attached through the screen according to the design by moving the squeeze 2 to 3 times. As a result, the engraved design on the screen is printed on the fabric. Then dried by heat arrangement below table.

Screen

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Fabric

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Back grey

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Table

Transfer Printing

Transfer printing is such printing that can be printed on fabric by transferring the design of printing paper using only methods.

Printing ink

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Printing paper

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Textile materials