Difference between Fabric and Textile
Textile and fabric are very common words to us. Are Textile and Fabric the same thing? The answer is a big NO. In this blog post, we will try to discuss the difference between Fabric and Textile. Let’s start by introducing the definition. Textiles stand…
Textiles | Top 6 Types of Textiles |
Introduction The word Textile came from the Latin word Textilis. It means to weave something. In this blog post, we will try to give cover the Types of Textiles. A textile is a flexible material made by creating an interlocking network of yarns or threads, which are produced by spinning raw…
Block Printing in Textile
Introduction Block printing is a method of printing textiles by stamping ink-dipped blocks—usually made from wood or linoleum—onto fabric. This technique is one of the simplest ways to create custom fabric at home. In this article, we will try to answer; What is block printing? History of block printing Types of Block…
Mordant Dyes | Types and Properties |
Overview Mordant dyes or dye fixative are a substance used to set dyes on fabrics by forming a coordination complex with the dye; which then attaches to the fabric (or tissue). It may be used for dyeing fabrics or for intensifying stains in cell or…
Soil Release Finish in Textile
Overview Soil release finish in Textile; it does not prevent soil from entering the fabric but it simply allows it to leave faster. It protects the fiber from attack by soiling matter. Before reading this post; you may be confused about; Soil release finish in…
Acid Dyes for Wool, Silk and Nylon |
Abstract Acid dyes are anionic, soluble in water, and are essentially applied from the acidic bath (Acid Dyes in Textile). These dyes possess acidic groups, such as SO3H and COOH, and are applied on wool, silk, and nylon when an ionic bond is established between…