The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics: A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student

A practical handbook that explains cotton fibre structure and its chemical reactions, describes common impurities and their removal, and details scouring and bleaching methods. It surveys dyehouse machinery and hand techniques, then sets out step-by-step dyeing procedures including direct dyes and fixation by metallic salts, developers, couplers, tannic and metallic mordants, and impregnation methods. It treats dyeing of mixed cotton-wool and cotton-silk goods, and summarizes post-dyeing operations such as washing, soaping, drying and colour testing. The work concludes with guidance on experimental and comparative dye trials and includes numerous illustrative engravings.