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Q What are the two main types of thickeners?
A There are two main types of thickening agent: starch-based (typically modified maize starch) and gum-based.
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Q What are chemical thickeners?
A Thickening agents, or thickeners, is the term applied to substances which increase the viscosity of a solution or liquid/solid mixture without substantially modifying its other properties; although most frequently applied to foods where the target property is taste, the term also is applicable to paints, inks, .
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Q Why thickener is used in printing?
A Thickeners impart adhesivity and plasticity to the printing paste which can be applied on to the fabric without spreading and hold- ing the dye molecule at the desired place until the transfer of dye into the fabric and its fixation are complete.
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Q What is textile thickener?
A Thickeners used in textile printing are high molecular weight viscous compounds gave a sticky paste with water, which impart stickiness and plasticity to the printing paste. These thickeners facilitate to preserve the design outlines without spreading even under high pressure.
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Q Are your printing auxiliaries suitable for all fabrics and their substrates?
A Well, our textile auxiliaries and solutions are formulated in accordance to the application of printing, dyeing and pre-treatment of the fabric. Hence, we advise you to get in touch with our technical team to discuss how to proceed with the right product according to your business requirements. Some of our printing auxiliaries include reactive hybrid thickener, pigment thickener, pigment binder, metallic binder. Explore the features of these textile chemicals and choose the one that serves your business purpose.
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Q How to choose suitable printing auxiliaries?
A First, get your business requirements evaluated from one of our experts. After consultation, we will recommend suitable products to meet your needs.
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Q What are the main functions of printing auxiliaries?
A High color yield, save dyes; high color fastness; improve production efficiency and product quality.