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Dyeing & Finishing

Colour and character — dyes and pigments, printing methods, and the finishes that make fabric water-repellent, wrinkle-resistant, softer, or pre-shrunk.

Dyeing

Dye

Natural dye

Natural dye

Indigo dye

Pigment

Textile printing

Textile printing

Screen printing

Screen printing

Mercerised cotton

Mercerised cotton

Textile finishing

Textile finishing

Sanforization

Calendering

Calendering

Bleaching

Bleaching

Waterproof fabric

Waterproof fabric

Batik

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