To introduce different classes of dyes used on textiles.
To help the students in understanding relation between fibre and dye.
To help the student in selecting appropriate design while using different printing methods.
To introduce the students to various types of finishes used in the processing of textiles.
Preparatory processes – singeing, desizing, scouring, bleaching
Classification of dyestuff.
Preparation of material for dyeing & printing
Introduction to fibres, yarns and fabric & garment dyeing.
Auxiliaries used in dyeing and printing.
Different classes of dyes used on various fibres.
Preparation of material for printing
Different styles of Printing- Direct, Discharge and Resist.
Different methods of printing
Block printing
Screen printing: - Hand screen printing, Flatbed screen printing, Semi automatic screen printing, Automatic screen printing & Rotary screen printing
Roller printing
Transfer printing
Printing defects of screen & roller printing & their remedies
Introduction to finishes and its classification
General Finishes: Mercerization, Carbonization,
Mechanical Finishes: Calendaring – types of calendaring treatment, heat setting, shearing, tentering, weighing, sanforizing, schreineuzing.
Functional Finishes: Anti-creasing, anti-static, waterproofing, moth proofing, mildew proof, flame proof.
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