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How does a pattern get on to fabric?

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How does a pattern get on to fabric?
Sarah, St Albans

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Name: Ivan, Hendon
Qualification: Sold fabrics for 20 years
Answer: It’s called a Jecard. You use Jecard looms to weave the pattern on to the fabric. A computer program will organise the pattern. Printing on fabric is a different method, including screen printing and laser printing.

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