Bleaching and Calico-Printing: A Practical Manual offers clear, practical guidance for students and practitioners in textile finishing.
It combines concise science with hands-on instruction to help readers understand the processes of bleaching and calico-printing.
Filled with lecture-style explanations and real-world examples, this edition aims to be a reliable guide rather than a mere study aid. It presents the core principles of chemistry and physics behind the work, alongside practical recipes and patterns that illustrate the stages of bleaching and printing.
- Learn the basic materials and methods used in bleaching cotton
- Explore hand and machine printing techniques, including pattern basics
- Understand mordants, thickeners, and natural and synthetic color sources
- See illustrated patterns and practical steps that show how processes come together
Ideal for readers of technical textile manuals, students starting in bleaching, dyeing, or calico-printing, and professionals seeking a practical reference.