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Natural thickener in textile printing (A Mini Review)

Journal of Textiles, Coloration and Polymer Science • 2021
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Authors Sara A Ebrahim, Ahmed G Hassabo, Hanan Othman
Keywords Textile printing; Natural thickener; Gums
Journal Journal of Textiles, Coloration and Polymer Science
Publisher Not Available
Volume 18
Issue 1
Pages 55-64
publication.type Local
Paper Link Open Link
Supplementary Materials Not Available
Abstract
The use of synthetic thickeners in the printing industry has several negative environmental consequences. As a result, in this study, we emphasized the use of Fundamentally, printing is a type of colorings in which the colors are applied to specific areas of the fabric instead of the entire fabric. The resulting multicolored patterns have beautiful and artistic effects, increasing the value of the cloth above that of plain dyed cloth. The coloring matter is pasted with the help of a thickening agent to relegate it to the design area. Correct color, sharpness of mark, levelness, good hand, and efficient use of dye are all required for a successful print