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resist printing

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noun

  1. a fabric-printing method in which a dye-resistant substance is applied to certain specified areas of the material prior to immersion in a dye bath and subsequently removed so as to permit the original hue to act as a pattern against the colored ground.

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In homes with pets and small children, LVP resists scratching, foot traffic and spills.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2020

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