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Tie-dye involves twisting, crumpling, and binding the fabric before applying dyes, creating a variety of patterns like spirals and circles.

Batik is a wax-resist dyeing technique where wax is applied on fabric to prevent dye from penetrating, creating intricate patterns.

Originating from Japan, Shibori is a resist-dyeing technique that involves folding, twisting, or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo.

Dip-dyeing is a method where fabric is partially dipped into dye, creating a gradient effect from one color to another or from tinted to full tone.

Ikat involves dye-resist techniques where the threads are dyed before weaving, producing complex patterns or images on the fabric.

Acid dyeing uses acid dyes for protein fibers like wool and silk, involving a pH-acidic dye bath for deep coloration with good light and wash fastness.

Reactive dyes chemically react with cellulose fibers in cotton or linen, forming a covalent bond to ensure vivid colors and high wash fastness.

In vat dyeing, insoluble dyes are chemically reduced into water-soluble forms, applied to the fabric, and then oxidized back to their insoluble form.

Discharge dyeing involves applying a substance to remove dye from fabric, typically to create patterns on a previously dyed background.

Airbrush dyeing uses a small, air-operated tool to spray dye onto fabric, often for artistic, custom, or gradient designs.

Space dyeing is when multiple colors are applied along the length of yarn, which results in a unique, multicolored fabric once woven or knitted.

Direct dyeing involves applying water-soluble dyes directly onto the fabric without the use of affixing agents, commonly used for cotton.

Sulfur dyes are applied to fabric with the aid of a reducing agent, creating dark colors like black and brown on cotton with high wash fastness.

Overdyeing is the process of dyeing a fabric or garment a second time to create a new color, layer colors, or adjust the existing shade.