Dyeing and Chemical Technology of Textile Fibres

This comprehensive handbook, widely regarded as the standard reference book for the practicing dyer and finisher, Surveys the basic chemistry both of the dyes and of the natural and man-made fibers they color. Treats theory and practice of scouring, bleaching, and dyeing and features expanded coverage of the use of polymers in finishing, reactive dyes, and dyeing materials containing mixtures of fibers. Extensive bibliography, numerous formulations, and tables of reference data make this an essential daily working tool.