Process for printing of fabrics: diffused print effect

A process for imparting a diffused print effect on printing polyester or polyester blended or mixed fabrics, the steps for imparting a diffused print effect thereto consisting of pure or blended spun polyester yarn at least in the warp or weft, printing the said fabric with a printing paste containing at least a known disperse dyestuff for polyester only, a known thickening agent and an auxiliary agent having a capillary action and further also capable of dissolving part of the dyestuff, said auxiliary agent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol of 200 to 400 molecular weight, 2-anilino-ethanol, dibutyl butyl phosphonate, oleic acid or diethylene glycol alone or in any combination, said step of printing causing a reversal of the normal capillary action of the auxiliary agent, drying said fabric and, thereafter, activating the capillary action of said auxiliary agent and simultaneously fixing the dye to the fabric by wet high pressure steaming followed by the usual washing whereby to provide the diffused print effect on the fabric.