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What are the dyeing techniques of direct dyes

2021-04-03

What are the dyeing techniques of direct dyes

The dyeing method of direct dyes is relatively simple, and can be dyed by dip dyeing, coil dyeing, pad dyeing and coil dyeing.


Direct dyes will interact with calcium, magnesium, and iron in hard water to form precipitates, which will reduce the utilization of dyes and may cause stains and other defects. Therefore, soft water should be used for dissolving dyes and dyeing water. The dye liquor generally contains dye, soda ash, table salt or sodium sulfate during dip dyeing. The amount of dye depends on the color requirements. Soda ash helps the dye to dissolve and also has the effect of softening water quality. The dosage is generally 1--3g\L. Trisodium phosphate or sodium hexametaphosphate can also be used, the latter is an excellent water softener. Table salt or sodium sulfate is used to promote dyeing, and the dosage is generally 0-20g\L. For dyes with insignificant promoting effect or when dyeing light colors, table salt can be less or not added.


The direct dye dyeing bath ratio is generally 20:1-40:1. When dyeing, add soda ash to the water first, and make the dye into a paste with warm water, and dissolve it with hot water after dyeing. If necessary, add an appropriate amount of water softener, wetting agent and leveling agent to the dye solution to dilute the dye solution to Set the volume, heat up to 50-60°, start dyeing, gradually heat up to the required dyeing temperature, add salt after dyeing for 10 minutes, continue dyeing for 30-60 minutes, and process after dyeing.