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- Title
A Comparative Study of Eco and Non Eco Friendly Printing on Fashion Fabrics.
- Authors
Dedhia, Ela; Shah, Jignasa
- Abstract
Small scale printing units contribute tremendously to the aesthetics of the fabrics and garment industry. This study aimed at experimenting of printing techniques using eco friendly materials and comparison with non eco friendly materials and also executing them on garments. The printing carried out in small-scale industry was 3 dimensional where ornaments, such as, foil, beads, glitter, studs were fixed to the fabric using versatile matters and binders. However, some chemicals used are known to be hazardous. For instance, Heavy metals found in dyes and pigments, PCP used in printing gum, Formaldehyde used in fixer etc. are hazardous to health. Although organic pigments and PVC free plastisol are available in the market it is used primarily for exports. To carry out the experiments, First, screen was changed, new screen were made with specific positives, frame, and fabric. Second, used eco friendly (certified) water-based inks, binders for printing on four different kinds of fabric. Tests were conducted for rubbing, washing and dry cleaning. Catalogue was prepared of all eco and non eco friendly samples. The result was extremely positive. The prints were as bright, sharp and with no difference in the fastness as normal printing. Given the fact that the same results can be obtained with eco friendly printing and is a viable alternative, the authorities should make a concerted effort to spread awareness of eco friendly printed fabrics. In Europe and USA several harmful dyeing ingredients have been banned. India should definitely follow suit considering it is a sourcing country for many of the developing countries in the world. (J ARAHE 22(3 ):111-121, 2015)
- Publication
Journal of Asian Regional Association for Home Economics, 2015, Vol 22, Issue 3, p111
- ISSN
1027-880X
- Publication type
Academic Journal