vat dye

• Type de colorant appliqué sur le tissu sous une forme réduite et soluble, puis oxydé pour devenir insoluble, ce qui lui confère une excellente solidité de la teinture. Il est principalement utilisé pour teindre le coton et d'autres fibres cellulosiques.

A type of dye that is applied to fabric in a soluble reduced form and then oxidized to become insoluble, resulting in excellent colorfastness. Commonly used for dyeing cotton and other cellulosic fibers.

1. Dyeing processC1formal

   A type of dye that is applied in a soluble reduced form and then oxidized to become insoluble, resulting in high colorfastness.

   teinture au cuve

   • Vat dyes are commonly used for dyeing cotton and other cellulosic fibers.
   • Indigo is a classic example of a vat dye used for denim.
   • The vat dyeing process requires careful control of temperature and chemicals.