Print fabric

This standard is about printing designs onto fabric.  This could apply to the use of rotary, ink jet or screen printing techniques.  

This involves preparing the work area for printing, setting up, starting, monitoring and completing the printing process, monitoring and controlling the quality of the printing process and making sure customer specifications and requirements are met.

This standard is for anyone who prints designs onto fabric using rotary, ink jet or screen printing techniques.

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1. identify the correct material batches from job sheets or identification tags, confirming the specifications required
2. prepare images or pre-press supplied by customers for the printing process
3. check sufficient support services are available to commence processing
4. check sufficient quantities of print pastes and auxiliaries are available
5. identify and report any faults with the raw materials to appropriate people
6. check relevant risk control measures are in place
7. lift and move materials using correct lifting procedures
8. check that work area is suitable, free from hazards and obstructions and complies with organisational procedures and work systems
9. load items or products in the correct way for machine and material type
10. check print paste has the correct consistency or viscosity
11. place print paste and auxiliaries in the proper section of the machine in the correct order
12. check materials are used in the correct order
13. select correct machine program and adjust machine settings and parameters to meet printing requirements
14. carry out start-up checks and check for blockages before starting
15. start, carry out and monitor the printing process in line with the specifications
16. detect and report equipment faults or defects in line with agreed procedures
17. inspect printed items and report or rectify faults within limits of own responsibility
18. minimise work interruptions and downtime to maintain production timelines
19. work in ways that minimise wastage at all times
20. identify, mark and segregate any faulty products in line with agreed procedures
21. forward completed batches to the next stage of production or to a suitable containment or storage area
22. comply with organisational procedures and systems of work
23. dispose of waste following organisational procedures
24. complete required documentation in line with agreed procedures
25. clean machinery and equipment upon completion of printing in preparation for the next batch

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1. the types and importance of information given in a process specification and job sheet or id tags
2. how to recognise different colours across the full spectrum and the importance of good colour differentiation
3. technical considerations with different fibre and fabric type, and how to identify inherent fabric flaws
4. the importance of sufficient raw materials and support services
5. printing processes and techniques
6. the screen mesh type to be used and how this relates to fabric type and colours
7. the fixation processes required for different dye classes
8. the production targets and quality control requirements including shade, handling and continuity to be met
9. the implications for order size and product type on the machine set up and the printing process
10. the materials and chemicals used in different processes and how to handle these safely in line with statutory requirements
11. how to identify and deal with faults with raw materials or equipment
12. why processed and part-processed materials, excess materials and recoverable by-products should be separated out during production
13. the effects of wastage on operations and sustainability
14. the importance of monitoring the process and ensuring quality requirements are met
15. the levels of product stability throughout the printing process
16. how to prepare the machine, and the machine programs, settings and adjustments such as roller pressure, bed height and drying temperature
17. how to load the machine in line with procedures
18. the plant equipment being used, the significance of boiler for steam, compressor, and the water softener
19. the organisational procedures and systems for waste disposal and their environmental impact
20. own organisation's ethical and sustainability policies
21. the organisation's rules, codes, guidelines and standards and the limits or own responsibility
22. how to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers
23. how to keep accurate records
24. how to comply with instructions, equipment operating and cleaning procedures and machine manufacturer's instructions
25. statutory responsibilities under health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations
26. how to assess and meet customer's need and specifications

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2025

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Current

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Original

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Creative Skillset

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SKSMSP9

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Crafts, Creative Arts and Design, Manufacturing Technologies, Textile and Garment Trades

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5419

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Ink jet; screen; rotary; techniques; products; fabric; print; specifications

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