The topics associated with this lesson cover the historically important mechanical based textile printing techniques and the more relevant state of the art mechanical based textile printing techniques.

Screen printing falls into both of the above categories and is perhaps the single most used process (both for industrial and home/hobby applications).

Sublimation transfer printing remains an important technique – particularly for the application of disperse dyes to polyester fabric/garments.

After completing the topics within this lesson there are three quizzes (Engraved Roller Quiz, Screen Printing Quiz and Sublimation Transfer Quiz). The quizzes are included to help re-enforce some of the key messages from the topics that you have just covered and also to give you the opportunity to explore a little more to broaden and deepen your knowledge. This is done in the form of asking you to answer longer, essay style, questions (similar to ASDC examination, Section B questions) based on reading additional scientific papers. For the longer questions, there is an option to upload your answer(s) (pdf format) and receive feedback if you wish.