Sumikrafts Binder Paste 500gm -Textile & Fabric Printing Binder for Screen & Block Printing-Arts and Crafts
- Binder paste is a crucial component in the textile printing process, acting as a medium that carries pigments or dyes and helps them adhere to the fabric. It is typically a water-based, viscous substance composed of synthetic or natural polymers that form a film upon drying. The binder paste ensures the color remains fixed to the fabric, providing durability, wash fastness, and color vibrancy.
- Uses in Screen Printing: In screen printing, binder paste serves several essential functions: Pigment Carrier: It suspends the pigment or dye evenly throughout the paste, ensuring consistent colour application across the fabric.
- Adhesion: It helps the pigment adhere to the textile fibers, preventing the colour from washing out or fading quickly. Film Formation: Upon drying and curing, the binder paste forms a thin, flexible film that holds the pigment in place.
- Binder Paste: Uses in Screen Printing: In screen printing, binder paste serves several essential functions: Pigment Carrier: It suspends the pigment or dye evenly throughout the paste, ensuring consistent colour application across the fabric.
- Binder Paste: Uses in Block Printing: In block printing, binder paste is equally important: Pigment Suspension: Similar to screen printing, it ensures that pigments are evenly distributed and suspended within the paste.
- Texture Control: It can influence the feel of the printed area, making it softer or more rigid depending on the formulation and application.
- Process in Screen Printing:Preparation: Mix the binder paste with pigments and any necessary additives. Application: Spread the mixture onto the fabric through a stencil screen. Curing: Heat the printed fabric to set the binder and pigment, enhancing durability and wash ability.
