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Flat screen printed
In screen printing a separate screen is created for each color. The open mesh part of the screen corresponds to the area to be printed in that color. The areas where color is not to pass through are blocked. Dye paste is forced through the open mesh area with a squeegee. The fabric is then moved or the screen replaced to allow printing of the next color. In flat screen printing the screens are in the form of flat panels, the width of which is the same as the repeat of the pattern. Flat screen printing allows for greater flexibility than rotary printing as the panel size can often be adjusted to various repeat sizes.

A finishing process in which the fibers on the surface of the fabric are mechanically trimmed to create an even nap. Often follows brushing of the fabric. Done on fleeces, moleskins, pile fabrics,...

Union dyed, also known as yarn dyed or piece dyed, is a dyeing technique used in the textile industry to color fibers, yarns, or fabrics before they are woven or knitted into the final product....

Melange, also known as heather or marl, is a textile term used to describe a fabric that is made from a blend of different colored fibers. The word "melange" comes from the French word for "mixture,"...

A Deep Dive into Bandannas in TextilesA modest square of fabric, a bandanna is far more than meets the eye. A seemingly simple accessory, the bandanna carries a complex and storied history, as well...

To align strands of FILLING YARN and push them up close together as they are woven. The REED accomplishes this by advancing and receding from the cloth after each passage of the SHUTTLE, driving each...