Printing:
Textile Printing is the localized or discontinuous application of dyes or pigments to produce various designs or motifs on the fabric. Printing is done on fabric in dry condition.
Dyeing:
Dyeing is a process of applying color in textile materials by adding dyes on its chemical structure.
Difference between Textile Dyeing and Printing
| No. | Dyeing | Printing |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dyeing is a process of applying color to whole fabric by changing physical of chemical structure. | Different types of colors are used on textile goods to make a particular design. |
| 2. | Dyeing is performed in wet condition. | Printing is performed in dry condition. |
| 3. | For dyeing, no design is needed. | For printing, specific design is needed. |
| 4. | Color is applied in form of solution. | Color is applied in form of high density paste. |
| 5. | Dyeing process can be done on Fibre, Yarn and Fabrics. | Printing can only be used on Fabric. |
| 6. | Thickener is not used in this process. | Thickener is used. |
| 7. | Dyeing solution has low density. | Printing paste has high density. |
| 8. | Steaming and curing is not required after dyeing process. | Steaming and curing is required after printing process. |
| 9. | Low cost process. | High cost process. |
| 10. | High amount of water is required. | Low amount of water is required. |
| 11. | Only one color is used generally. | One or more colors is used in printing processs. |
| 12. | More time required. | Less time required. |
| 13. | Dyed fabric is compartively soft on hand feel. | Printed fabric is compartively hard on hand feel. |
| 14. | Specific temperature should be mainteined. | Temperature control is not required. |
| 15. | Liquor ration is high. | Liquor ration is low. |
