Setting out to learn about dyes and dye products it is natural for one to come across a lot of alternatives. Different kinds of dyes have different applications, properties and methods of use. However, one of the options that are highly preferred by most industries is the direct dyes.
The world-wide colorant industry which comprises of pigments, dyestuffs and the intermediaries runs into billions of dollars. The textile sector is one of the major users of colorants and India is one of the leading suppliers of textile garments and furnishings world-wide. Therefore there is a greater emphasis by the marketing brands here to provide top quality products to the consumer. One way of doing this is to adhere to the quality norms laid down by the different stake holders like brands, consumers, regulatory authorities, colorant producers and textile processors.
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One of the original vat dyes, the indigo dye has been in use around the globe for many years and generations making it one of the popularly used dyes on cotton and linen fabrics. These dyes take their name from the wood tubs known as ‘vats’ which were used for the dyeing process. The use of indigo as a dye was discovered in India where the indigo plant as well as cotton fabric was available in plenty. Let us understand the dyeing process used with regard to the indigo dye in the early periods.
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