The Dyeing of Woollen Fabrics

A practical handbook for dyeing woollen textiles that begins with the fibre's structure, composition and physical properties and then explains preparatory operations such as scouring and bleaching. It surveys dyeing machinery and manipulations for loose wool, yarn and piece work, sets out principles and procedures for different dye classes (direct, basic, acid, mordant) with recipes for many shades, and discusses level dyeing and specialty colours. Additional chapters treat mixed cotton–wool goods, post-dyeing operations (washing, soaping, drying), experimental dyeing methods and colour-testing techniques, supported by technical illustrations.