Reactive dye printing is a method of printing by Reactive

dyes A dye is a colored substance that chemically bonds to the substrate to which it is being applied. This distinguishes dyes from pigments which do not chemically bind to the material they color. Dye is generally applied in an aqueous solution an ...

paste or wax by using mixture of Sodium alginate Gum, Soda ash, Urea and kerosin thereof to create a paste of colors. after printing of fabrics by thi
reactive dyes
Printing paste , the printed fabrics must be needed heat setting for drying at 130 degree temperature and curing at 180 degree Temperature. by this heating the '
Reactive printing
'' paste will be permanently fixed on fabrics. after that the fabrics will need finish with softener for better hand feel. With a and a heat-activated printing additive, images can be permanently bonded to the substrate (typically

textiles Textile is an umbrella term that includes various fiber-based materials, including fibers, yarns, filaments, threads, different fabric types, etc. At first, the word "textiles" only referred to woven fabrics. However, weaving is not the ...

, but can include cellulose, fibers, polyester, and even proteins). These reactions are generally heat-activated.

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