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Students should be aware of, and be able to describe, the steps that need to be taken in preparing a fabric for printing, including: • desizing • scouring • bleaching.
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Students should be aware of, and be able to describe, the steps that need to be taken in preparing a fabric for printing, including: • desizing • scouring • bleaching
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What is the primary purpose of desizing in fabric preparation for printing?
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Desizing is the process of removing starch and other sizing agents that are applied to fabrics to improve their handling during manufacturing.
Key terms
- Desizing: The removal of sizing agents from fabric to prepare it for further processing.
- Scouring: The process of cleaning fabric to remove impurities before dyeing or printing.
Common trap
Confusing Desizing with Scouring: Remember that desizing specifically targets sizing agents, while scouring cleans the fabric of all impurities.
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