stencil printing

textile industry

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Stencil printing is a method of applying color to textiles by covering parts of the fabric to prevent dye penetration. In this technique, a design is created by placing a stencil made of paper, fabric, or metal onto the cloth. Dye is then applied over the stencil, coloring only the exposed areas. This process is a form of resist printing, where certain areas are treated to resist the dye. While stenciling has ancient roots and diverse applications, in the textile industry, it's a way to create patterns by selectively applying color.123

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In stencil printing, the design parts not intended to take colour are covered with paper, woven fabric, or metal while the dye is passed over the surface. See also discharge printing; roller printing.
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In stencil printing, the design parts not intended to take colour are covered with paper, woven fabric, or metal while the dye is passed over the surface. See also discharge printing; roller printing.
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