Garment dyeing
Garment dyeing is the process of dyeing fully fashioned garments (such as pants, pullovers, t-shirts, jeans, sweaters, dresses, bathrobes, casual jackets, shirts, skirts, hosieries) subsequent to manufacturing, as opposed to the conventional method of manufacturing garments from pre-dyed fabrics. Most garments are made of cotton knit goods and/or cotton woven fabrics.
Although several other fabrics can be found in the whole or in part such as wool, nylon, silk, acrylic, polyester and others. Due to cost savings and fashion trends, garment dyeing has been gaining importance and popularity in the past years and will continue to do so in the future.
Why Garment Dyeing?
Traditionally, garments are constructed from fabrics that are pre-dyed (piece dyed) before the actual cutting and sewing. The advantage of this process is the cost effectiveness of mass producing identical garments of particular colors. A major drawback with this approach is the risk associated with carrying a large inventory of a particular style or color in today's dynamic market.
Garment Dyeing Machines
- Paddle Dyeing Machines
- Rotary Drum Dyeing Machines
- Tumbler Dyeing Machines
- Toroid Dyeing Machines
Research
Choose an old, worn-in fabric with natural fibers and breathe new life into it with plant-based or store-bought dyes. White and light colors are easiest to dye, but you can also bleach colored fabrics and re-dye them. Using store-bought dyes is a quick and DIY project that can refresh your wardrobe in a few hours.
Union Dyes, such as RIT, Dylon Multipurpose and Dylon Permanent are “Universal” dyes that allow you to dye a variety of fabrics. If you are in the market for a quick, easy dye- union dyes are for you. Even professional theater dyers use them because they're so versatile.
JACQUARD PROCION MX FABRIC DYE: Procion MX dye is the most commonly used reactive dyes on the market and typically the best dye choice for cotton and other cellulose fibers.