Digital Printing of Textiles
Title | Digital Printing of Textiles PDF eBook |
Author | H Ujiie |
Publisher | Woodhead Publishing |
Pages | 385 |
Release | 2006-04-28 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 184569158X |
At present the textile industry produces the majority of its 34 billion square yards of printed textile fabric by screen printing. However as we move into the digital age developments in digital printing of paper are being adapted more and more for the textile market. Inkjet textile printing is growing while growth in analog textile printing remains stagnant. As digital print technologies improve offering faster production and larger cost-effective print runs, digital printing will grow to become the technology that provides the majority of the world's printed textiles.This comprehensive introduction to the subject is broken into five sections. After two introductory chapters, it goes on to look in a number of detailed chapters at printer and print head technologies. The next section examines the printer software required for successful colour design and management. The digital printing colouration process is explored next, with chapters on substrate preparation, pigmented ink, aqueous inkjet ink, pre-treatment and printing on cationized cotton with reactive inks. The book is concluded with three chapters on the design and business aspect of digital printing.Digital printing of textiles contains fundamental technical explanations along with recent research, and is an invaluable guide for product developers, retailers, designers and academic researchers. - Provides coverage of all the current developments in digital textile printing - Covers important areas such as printer and print head technologies, printer software, digital printing colouration and design and business for digital printing
Digital Textile Printing
Title | Digital Textile Printing PDF eBook |
Author | Susan Carden |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 175 |
Release | 2015-12-17 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 1472535677 |
History of printed textiles -- Technologies, substrates and dyes -- The process of digital textile printing -- Art and design practice -- Essence of digital textile printing -- Investigating digital textile printing -- Crossing disciplines
Playful Fabric Printing
Title | Playful Fabric Printing PDF eBook |
Author | Carol Soderlund |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2017-01-10 |
Genre | Textile printing |
ISBN | 9780692794791 |
"Printing your own fabric opens up an entire new world of design, especially for quilters, sewists, and other textile artists. Until now, the process of printing with dyes could seem difficult to learn and even harder to implement. But Carol Soderlund and Melanie Testa have taken all the stumbling blocks out of the way of would-be fabric dyers and printers. With step by step advice, instruction, and photographs, this book is a master class in using dyes and low-tech equipment to print your own fabric, and it begins at the beginning. If you've never handled dyes before, never designed your own print motifs, aren't even sure what supplies or space you might need, everything you want to know is here. More advanced students will value the in-depth presentation of techniques, tools, and insights into approaching fabric printing as an art and taking your work to the next level. The opportunities for fun creative expression and producing your most original and exciting fabric work ever are unlimited with Carol and Melanie's friendly help. It's time to try playful fabric printing!" -- Provided by publisher
Textile Printing
Title | Textile Printing PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | B.E.S. Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Textile printing |
ISBN | 9780764164729 |
Contains instructions and techniques for printing on fabric, covering block printing, silk screen, batik printing, and more.
Surface Designing of Textile Fabrics
Title | Surface Designing of Textile Fabrics PDF eBook |
Author | Shailaja D. Naik |
Publisher | New Age International |
Pages | 12 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Textile design |
ISBN | 8122418600 |
Screenprinting on Textiles
Title | Screenprinting on Textiles PDF eBook |
Author | Sue Westergaard |
Publisher | The Crowood Press |
Pages | 778 |
Release | 2020-11-23 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1785007548 |
Screenprinting is essentially a stencil method of printing, but is has vast potential. This beautiful book explains the techniques behind the art and introduces ideas to explore its exciting and versatile qualities. Packed with step-by-step sequences and practical advice, it not only explains the process but inspires designers and makers to experiment with the creative potential of this striking art form. It introduces the basic technical aspects of printing on fabric, as well as the equipment and materials. Ideas for designing and developing different types of motifs, images, patterns and repeats are given and how to combine the different elements together. It covers effective low-tech methods that exploit physical skills and simple tools, as well as contemporary printed textile practice with digital input and sophisticated technologies. Advice on the use of colour is given as well as dye recipes and the instructions for their use on fabric. Methods are included such as cross dyeing, crimping and mark making on fabric, which can be used in conjunction with screenprinting. Drawing on the author's over forty years of experience, it shares her practical tips and ideas for both the traditional processes of screenprinting and the latest techniques that embrace contemporary practice ready for a new textile audience.
Just New from the Mills
Title | Just New from the Mills PDF eBook |
Author | Museum of American Textile History |
Publisher | University Press of America |
Pages | 116 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN |
This book is an introduction to late nineteenth and early twentieth century mass produced printed cottons. It offers a view of the prints themselves as well as a look at the context in which they were produced. The book affords readers the opportunity to discover a largely unknown world of craftsmanship, style, and beauty. Thorough in its treatment of every aspect of textile production, from technology, management, and marketing, to fashion and design, Just New from the Mills is a comprehensive history of the modern textile industry.