1) Blotch prints –

(i) In this style of printing the complete background has been obtained by printing. It is also called as direct print. The print and pattern design colour are printed on fabric in one printing operation. 

(ii) The blotch print background colour is lighter on backside of the fabric. 

(iii) If pigment is used for printing then fabric very often results stiff hand.

2) Duplex prints – In this style of prints, fabric is printed on both sides. This generally provides imitate Jacquard and Dobby woven pattern to the fabric. It is very expensive printing.

3) Resist prints – In this type of prints the fabric is printed into two steps. In first step the pattern and design is printed on a white fabric with chemical [Wax like resinous substance] that will prevent the penetration of dyes.

In second step the fabric is dyed by piece dyeing method. These are not very popular. It is generally used where removing of background colour is difficult.