Dyeing
Dyeing is the process where
textile materials are become changed physically or chemically and also changed
looks colorful. In this process fabric, yarn, and fibers are dyed. Dyeing is
one of the major part in the textile industry.
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| Deyed Fabric |
Printing
Printing is another part dyeing.
Printing has localized application of dyes or pigments on the fabric. Printing
process dyes or pigments are applied on fabric with the help of thickener.
Steaming is used in the printed fabric for fixation therefore a strong bong is
formed between dyes and fibers.
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| Printed Fabric |
Difference between dyeing and printing
Dyeing
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Printing
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Dyeing has no localized application
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According to the design printing has localized application of
pigments on the fabric
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Color is applied in form of solution
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Color is applied in form of thick paste
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One color is used
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More color is used
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Fabric, yarn, fibers are dyed
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Only fabric are print
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Thickener is not used
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Thickener is used
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More time is required
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Less time is required
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Less expensive
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More expensive
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Much amount of water is used
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Less amount of water is used
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Liquor ratio is high
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Liquor ratio is less
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