Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

Contributors in Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

A class of slightly water-soluble dyes originally introduced for dyeing acetate and usually applied from fine aqueous suspensions. Disperse dyes are widely used for dyeing most of the manufactured ...

Direct dyes

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A class of dyestuffs that are applied directly to the substrate in a neutral or alkaline bath. They produce full shades on cotton and linen without mordanting and can also be applied to rayon, silk, ...

Basic dyes

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A class of positive-ion-carrying dyes known for their brilliant hues. Basic dyes are composed of large-molecule, water-soluble salts that have a direct affinity for wool and silk and can be applied ...

High-temperature dyeing

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A dyeing operation in which the aqueous dyebaths are maintained at temperatures greater than 100°C by use of pressurised equipment. Used for many manufactured fibers.

Double-knit fabric

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A fabric produced on a circular-knitting machine equipped with two sets of latch needles situated at right angles to each other (dial and cylinder).

Elasticized fabric

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A fabric that contains elastic threads. Such fabrics are used for girdles, garters, and similar items.

Acid dyes

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A class of dyes used on wool, other animal fibers, and some manufactured fibers. Acid dyes are seldom used on cotton or linen since this process requires a mordant. Acid dyes are widely used on ...