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Pigment Dyeing

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Dyeing with insoluble colored particles affixed to the surface of the fabric with a binder. Used on a variety of fibers, including cotton and synthetics.

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Disperse Dyeing

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This method uses non-water-soluble dyes that are finely ground and dispersed in water, typically for dyeing polyester and other synthetic fibers.

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Tie-Dye

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A method where textiles are tied in patterns and then dyed to create unique, multi-colored designs. Commonly used for T-shirts and fabric projects.

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Vat Dyeing

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Involves the insoluble dye being reduced in a vat to a soluble form, and the fabric is immersed in the vat. Used for cotton, wool, and other cellulosic fibers.

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Batik

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An Indonesian technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth. Used primarily for cotton and silk fabrics.

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Ikat Dyeing

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A technique where threads are dyed before they are woven into textiles, creating complex patterns. Typically used for cotton, silk, and other traditional weaving fibers.

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Direct Dyeing

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A process where dyes are applied directly to the fabric without any fixing agent. Mostly used with cotton, paper, leather, wool, silk, and nylon.

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Sulfur Dyeing

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A low-cost dyeing method producing dark colors on cotton with dyes that are insoluble in water but have been reduced with sulfur or sodium sulfide.

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Acid Dyeing

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A technique using dyes that are set in acidic conditions, often providing bright colors on animal fibers and some synthetics, like nylon and silk.

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Reactive Dyeing

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A method where a dye forms a covalent bond with the fiber, resulting in high washfastness. Suitable for cotton, wool, silk, and nylon.

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