Thursday, August 26, 2010
More on tie dye
Although many different types of colors can be used, most tie-dyers now dye with Procion MX dye reagents. This class of dyes works at warm room temperature, the molecules permanently bind with cellulose based fibers (cotton, rayon, hemp, linen) and silk, when the pH is high. Soda ash (sodium carbonate) is generally used to raise pH, and is either added directly to the dye, or in a water solution, where the clothes are soaked before dyeing. They do not fade in the wash, but the sun's rays get the colors to fade over time. Put in freezer to maintain over time.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Tie-dye techniques have also been used for centuries Hausa region of West Africa, the famous indigo dye my near Kano, Nigeria. Tie-dyed clothing is so richly embroidered in traditional patterns. It was argued that the Hausa techniques inspired by the hippie fashion. tritik Plange and Indonesian words derived from the Javanese words, methods and bandhna tie-dye is a term in India, produces fabrics Bandhan Rajasthan. Ikat is a method of tie-dyeing warp or weft before the cloth is woven. Tie-dyeing, known in the United States in 1909. Later in the 20th century, tie-dye is combined with the hippie movement.
ReplyDelete