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Which fabric is best for block printing ?

Block printing  is one of the oldest techniques for printing. The popularity of it can be determined from the fact that the block printed fabric is now used not just for the fashion industry but also for the interior industry. The technique can indeed be carried out on a variety of fabrics but still, the best one would be cotton or cotton linen. These fabrics have a special affinity towards different types of dyes and pigments. Before selecting the fabric for block printing, one must always consider The end-use of the fabric How tightly the fabric is woven? How course the fabric is? How durable does it need to be? The same  block print  has a different kind of feel and looks on different kinds of fabrics. The fabrics woven of natural fibers are considered the best. They breathe well and also give a very natural look of the print. Besides cotton and cotton linen, silk is also a good option for  block printing  Wool? It’s a fuzzy fabric a...