Preventing Color Stains in Dyed Cotton [Reactive Dye & Ozone Tips]

Preventing Color Stains in Dyed Cotton [Reactive Dye & Ozone Tips]

Color staining and discharge stains in stitched dyed cotton garments are a common challenge, especially when dealing with reactive dyes. A typical issue is the development of light to medium pink stains post-finishing, which occurs after garment making. The root cause often lies in the cleavage of azo groups (chromophores) and unsaturated carbon-carbon linkages. Although stains form in a seemingly […]

Red-Listed Textile Dyes: Examining Health Hazards and Risks

Red-Listed Textile Dyes: Examining Health Hazards and Risks

Environmental protection and product safety are becoming increasingly important criteria in the purchase of textiles, due to the emotive nature of the debate and greater consumer concern. This article provides general information about azo dyes to help put the issue on a more factual basis. Here you will also find some background notes about the German Consumer Goods Ordinance (GCGO), […]

The Importance of Pretreatment on Digital Print Quality

The Importance of Pretreatment on Digital Print Quality

Ever wondered how digital prints look so amazing? It’s a blend of science and creativity that goes beyond the surface. From traditional printing methods to modern digital techniques, achieving those vivid colors involves a mix of chemistry, artistry, and careful choices. Let’s dive into the world of printing thickeners like sodium alginate, clever additives, and the way chemistry and art […]

Fundamentals of Membrane filtration techniques for dyestuff recovery

Fundamentals of Membrane filtration techniques for dyestuff recovery

Humans have been fascinated by color since prehistoric times. This is justified by the use of colors in various clothing & apparel, furnishings, artifacts, plastics, and paper products. The initial source of colorant was vegetables and other origins. After the discovery of synthetic dyes, the initiative by researchers overall contributed to the development of more than 10000 chemically different dyes […]

Binder – Polymeric binding agent & its fixation by UV therapy- a brief

Pigment Printing industry can adopt new technology of fixation by UV (Binder) to achieve energy saving by replacing high-temperature curing and thus become environmentally sustainable. The area of fabric processing particularly dyeing and printing, are the most value-added processes as they make products most pleasant & attractive to consumer choices. Generally, the dyeing is covering full substrate by immersion into […]

Sodium Alginate | Biopolymer substitute as a thickener | Textile Printing 

Sodium Alginate | Biopolymer substitute as a thickener | Textile Printing 

Synthetic thickeners are usually extremely high-molecular-weight polymeric materials able to develop a very high viscosity at a relatively low concentration. However, the printing paste is hard to dispose of that generates sedimentation to the water streams during disposal of its wastes which influence the water quality leading to harmful environmental impacts. Therefore, as a substitute for synthetic thickeners, natural biodegradable […]