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Dyeing processes by fibre, process flowcharts, dye types and finishing.
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Colour fastness, shrinkage, GSM, pilling and chemical tests.
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Causes and proven fixes for dyeing faults.
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Fabric Development
Is spandex polyester? Spandex vs polyester explained
No, spandex is not polyester: spandex (elastane) is a polyurethane-based stretch fibre, polyester is PET. How they differ, why they are blended, what 95/5 and 80/20 mean, how polyester-spandex is dyed and finished, and how to care for it.
Fabric Development Hoodie material: what hoodies are made of and which is best
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Fabric Development Is polyester dangerous? Is polyester safe to wear?
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Fabric Development Why does cashmere pill? Causes, quality signs and care
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Fabric Development Does wool shrink? In the wash, the dryer and cold water
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Defects & Troubleshooting
All defects →Fix a dyeing fault
Why do black T-shirts fade and turn brown?
A cotton black is a mix of blue, red and yellow dyes,…
Listing and Side-Centre-Side Shade Variation in Knit Dyeing: Causes and Remedies
Why knit fabric comes out darker at the edges, along fold lines…
Dye spots and stains on knit fabric: causes, quick tests and remedies
Dark specks, light dots, greasy halos, white dust, tar and rust marks…
Barré in knit fabric: causes, how to identify it and what the dye house can (and cannot) fix
Why horizontal stripes repeat down circular knit fabric, how to trace them…
