Dying is when the fabric absorbs the dye, but printing is basically a stamp on the fabric.
Dyeing is to change the color of something, such as a shirt, from white to red. Printing would be to put the words on an edition of a newspaper. Or to print a logo on a t-shirt.
Dyeing involves adding color to the entire fabric, creating a uniform color throughout, while printing adds color to specific areas of the fabric in a pattern or design. Dyeing penetrates the fabric, while printing sits on top. Dyeing is generally more durable and colorfast than printing.
Roughly speaking, printing is mechanically applying colour to selected parts of something, usually from one side.Dyeing is applying colour to the fabric of the object being coloured, the coloration fully impregnates the object. Dyeing can be selectively done to portions of something, but not with the fineness of detail which can be obtained with printing.
F. Crace-Calvert has written: 'Dyeing and calico printing..'
Reachants are chemicals or substances used in the dyeing or printing process to enhance the absorption of color by the fabric. They help improve the effectiveness and evenness of color application during textile dyeing.
Textile processing carries the process of singing, desizing, scouring, mercerization and coloration such as dyeing and printing.
L G. Lawrie has written: 'A bibliography of dyeing and textile printing'
One commonly used replacement for sodium silicate in dyeing and printing is liquid ammonia. Liquid ammonia can help in achieving similar effects as sodium silicate, such as improving color fastness and aiding in the fixation of dyes onto fabrics. However, it is important to note that liquid ammonia can be hazardous to work with, so proper safety precautions should be taken when using it in the dyeing and printing process.
Polyester is hydrophobic, meaning it repels water-based dyes and inks. This makes it difficult for the color to adhere to the fabric during dyeing and printing. Specialized disperse dyes and printing techniques are needed for effective color application on polyester.
Ludwig Diserens has written: 'Neueste Fortschritte und Verfahren in der chemischen Technologie der Texilfasern' -- subject(s): Chemistry, Dyes and dyeing, Textile printing, Textile industry and fabrics 'Die neuesten Fortschritte in der Anwendung der Farbstoffe' -- subject(s): Chemistry, Dyes and dyeing, Textile printing 'The chemical technology of dyeing and printing' -- subject(s): Chemistry, Dyes and dyeing, Textile industry and fabrics, Textile printing
June Hobson has written: 'Dyed & printed fabrics' -- subject(s): Dyes and dyeing, Textile printing
Sue Burke has written: 'West African adire' -- subject(s): Indigo, Tie-dyeing 'Dutch wax prints' -- subject(s): Batik, Block printing, Textile printing