Authors Chaudhary, H. and Singh, V.,
Printing is a form of dyeing in which colors are applied to specified regions instead of the entire fabric. To restrict the coloring matter to the design area, the dyes and other auxiliaries are pasted with a natural or synthetic thickening agent. Finding alternatives to the used thickeners has gained importance lately due to the several limitations associated with toxicity, availability, and cost of the currently used thickeners. Tamarind kernel powder has the potential to be explored as a textile thickener whilst providing economic benefits. Tamarind kernel, derived from the seeds of Tamarindus indica Linn., is a byproduct of the tamarind fruit and pulp industry. It is a low cost, non-toxic, biodegradable, cold water soluble thickener.
