Author · Founder of Dyeing Solution

Kamrul Islam

Textile Engineer · Knit Dyeing & Fabric Development

14+Years in dyeing & development
6+Fiber types dyed and finished
8Functional finishes developed
Kamrul Islam, textile engineer

Kamrul has spent more than 14 years on the dye house floor, in daily dyeing production and in developing new fabrics from buyer swatch to approved bulk. Dyeing Solution is where he writes down what that work has taught him.

Experience

14+ years in dyeing and development

Dyeing & Fabric Development

  • Analyzing buyer swatches for construction, wash effect, dyeing and finishing
  • Deciding the full knitting, dyeing and finishing route for new fabrics
  • Shade matching and approval against buyer standards
  • Process planning and recipe setting for new fabrics and blends

Dyeing Production

  • Daily bulk dyeing and batch planning
  • Recipe setting and quality control through dyeing and finishing
  • Meeting color fastness requirements in bulk
Fibers

Fabrics he dyes and finishes

Cotton Polyester Viscose Lyocell Wool Nylon Cotton-elastane CVC & PC blends
Functional finishing

Finishes developed for buyers

AntibacterialLimits bacterial growth on the fabric
AntiviralTreatment that reduces virus activity on contact
Anti-odorControls odor from sweat during wear
Moisture wickingMoves sweat away from skin to dry faster
AromaAdds a fragrance released during wear
Flame retardantSlows ignition and flame spread
Water repellentMakes water bead and roll off
Stretch recoveryHelps stretch fabrics return to shape
Writing

What Kamrul writes about