Learn what basic dyes are, with examples such as methylene blue and crystal violet, how they dye acrylic, properties, a worked recipe, pros, cons and safety.
Yarn Dyeing: Methods, Machines, Recipe and Costs
Learn how yarn dyeing works: package, hank, beam, stock and space dyeing, the machines used, a worked reactive recipe, common faults and how to pick a method.
Textile Finishes: Mechanical and Chemical Methods Explained
Learn the main textile finishes, from calendering, raising and compacting to softening, resin, water repellent and mercerizing. See what each does and how.
Dyes and Pigments: Differences, Types and Uses
Learn the difference between dyes and pigments: solubility, how each colors textiles, main types, fastness and uses in dyeing and printing, with worked recipes.
Dyeing Process in Textiles: Stages, Methods and Machines
Learn the dyeing process in textiles: preparation, dye uptake, fixation, washing-off, batch and continuous methods, machines and worked recipe examples.
Natural Dye: Sources, Examples, Mordants and Uses
Learn what a natural dye is, with examples from plants, insects and minerals, how mordants work, a simple dyeing recipe, worked quantities, pros and cons.