Dyeing and Printing Processes

Teachers in charge

prof. dr. sc. Ana Sutlović
prof. dr. sc. Martinia Ira Glogar

Study, Module

Textile Technology and Engineering - undergraduate, Module Textile and Clothing Design for Industry

Course summary

6 (3+3+0)

ECTS

7

Knowledge verification

writing exam, oral exam

Precondition for testing

Completed courses, practice and finals Fibres I, General Chemistry

Lecture type

lectures, practice

Exercise type

laboratory practice

Subject content

Colour and dyestuff. Characteristics of technical dyestuff. Classification and nomenclature of dyestuff. Theory of dyeing basics (dyestuff - fibre bonds). Selection of dyestuff and dyeing processes for cellulose, protein and synthetic fibres. Mixture of fibres technological and economical asspects. Textile printing basics; preparation of textile supstrate, methods of printing, finishing. Production of printing screens and engraved rollers (classic, computer and laser method). Selection of dyestuff, thickeners and additives. Cellulose, protein and synthetic fibres printing. Pigment printing. Selection and binding means action mechanism. Pigment dyestuff. Jet printing.

Aim of course

Knowledge of dyeing and textile printing in industrial design gives full creative freedom in textile finishing from garments to interiors.

Literature necessary for course

Đ. Parac-Osterman, B. Karaman; Theory of Dyeing, TTF, Zagreb 2005. J. Storey; Dyes Fabrics, Thames and Hudson, New York 1992. L. Miles; Textile Printing, Merrow Publishing Co. Watford 1971.

Supplement literature

M. Peter, H. K. Routte; Grundlagen der Textilveredlung, Deutschen Verlag GmbH, Frankfurt 1989.