Salt shrink printing fabric
Salt shrink printing is a traditional textile printing and dyeing process, mainly originating from India. It is a handicraft that involves applying salt water to a fabric, then sprinkling pigment onto a moist fabric, soaking it in hot water, and finally drying it to create a unique texture and pattern by causing the pigment to tighten on the fabric.
The production process of salt shrink printing is relatively simple, but it requires experience and skills. Firstly, the fabric needs to be soaked in salt water and then squeezed dry. Next, the salt water on the fabric needs to be covered with paint, which can be applied using tools such as brushes, sponges, or spray guns. Then, the fabric needs to be soaked in hot water, usually at a temperature of around 80 ° C for 10-30 minutes. During the soaking process, the pigment will shrink due to the action of salt water, forming textures and patterns. Finally, the fabric needs to be air dried so that the pigment w…