Transfer Printing Technique for Textile Industry

Introduction

In this technique, the desired prints/patterns/designs are first printed on a paper with a suitable class of dye and then these prints / patterns / designs are transferred to the desired fabric by the application of heat and pressure for 30 to 60 seconds.

Special Features

Reduces five conventional steps to only three steps for the same purposes, thus saving time and money. Can be used for printing on materials like polyester, cotton, silk and various acrylic materials. Low cost with no printing faults and useful for Khadi.

Prospective Users

Composite textile mills, textile chemical processing units

Keywords

Transfer printing, dye, printing on polyester - cotton, silk and acrylic, Khadi

Type of Technology

Process

For further information please contact

Managing Director
Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT)
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016, INDIA
Tel : 91-011-26597167, 26857762, 26581013, 26597153
Fax : 91-011-26851169
E-mail : drkdpn@gmail.com