Dyeing is the method of coloring the fibre, yarn or fabric using coloring solution i.e., the dye solution. Dyes are coloring substances that are dissolved in water and through a chemical reaction impart a particular hue to the fabric with affecting the feel or hand of the fabric. Dyes can be categorized into:
Printing is an art, which may be defined as localized dyeing which in turn produces designs in numerous innovative ways. Over centuries, a variety of techniques for printing have been evolved. The application of pattern on to fabric by the use of dyes, pigments or other coloring substances was influenced by a variety of hand and machine processes. The design is transferred on a flat surface using device coated with dye, by simply stamping on to the fabric.
The same design may be repeated many times across the fabric and this is called repeat. Printing can be done manually otherwise called as block printing, screen printing, stencil printing and can also be done on machines most commonly done by flat bed printing, roller printing, discharge printing, etc.
