Small-Scale Textiles: Dyeing and Printing. A Handbook
London: Intermediate Technology Publications (1990), viii, 62 pp.
Contains illustrations
Signature commbox: 20-Technology-E 1990
"The text and line drawings describe chemical dyeing and printing techniques as they apply to small-scale operations, and how to plan for small-scale production." (Publisher description)
1 Introduction to Dyeing and Printing, 1
2 Basic Principles and Processes, 8
3 Simple Methods of Testing, 23
4 Specifications of Small-Scale Dyeing Machines, 28
5 Planning for Production, 33
6 Equipment and Materials Suppliers, 39
7 Sources of Further Information, 42
Appendices, 45
1 Some Technical Terms Used in Dyeing, 45
2 Preparation and Aftertreatment of yarn and Fabric, 47
3 Dyeing Wool with Acid and Metal Complex Dyes, 50
4 Dyeing Cotton, Viscose Rayon, or Linen with Direct Dyes, 51
5 Dyeing Cotton, Viscose Rayon, or Linen with Reactive Dyes, 52
6 Dyeing Silk with Acid, Metal Complex, and Reactive Dyes, 53
7 Printing Wool and Silk with Reactive Dyes without Steaming, 54
8 Printing Cotton Fabrics with Reactive Dyes, 56
9 Printing Cotton Fabrics with Pigments, 58
10 Effluent Disposal, 60
2 Basic Principles and Processes, 8
3 Simple Methods of Testing, 23
4 Specifications of Small-Scale Dyeing Machines, 28
5 Planning for Production, 33
6 Equipment and Materials Suppliers, 39
7 Sources of Further Information, 42
Appendices, 45
1 Some Technical Terms Used in Dyeing, 45
2 Preparation and Aftertreatment of yarn and Fabric, 47
3 Dyeing Wool with Acid and Metal Complex Dyes, 50
4 Dyeing Cotton, Viscose Rayon, or Linen with Direct Dyes, 51
5 Dyeing Cotton, Viscose Rayon, or Linen with Reactive Dyes, 52
6 Dyeing Silk with Acid, Metal Complex, and Reactive Dyes, 53
7 Printing Wool and Silk with Reactive Dyes without Steaming, 54
8 Printing Cotton Fabrics with Reactive Dyes, 56
9 Printing Cotton Fabrics with Pigments, 58
10 Effluent Disposal, 60
