Finals Flashcards
Concentrated water based pigments must be used in combination with a base/extender so that pigment adheres to fabric. Ratio of extender to pigment determines shade and depth of color.
Pigment base/extender
Water-based fabric inks set with heat
Textile pigment
Degree to which color fades when washed
Washfast
Degree to which color fades from light
Lightfast
Brand of fiber reactive dye
Procion Dye
Low impact dye used for cellulose and protein fibers. Invented in 1954 by Rattee and Stephens.
Fiber Reactive Dyes
Plant-based fibers (eg cotton, linen, hemp)
Cellulose fibers
Animal based fiber (wool or silk)
Protein fiber
Powdered dye mixed into liquid solution
Dye Solution
A synthetic nitrogen compound used as a humectant in printing and painting with all classes of dyes
Urea
Urea mixed with water to make dye solution. 2 cups of urea to 1 gallon of water.
Chemical Water
Sodium Carbonate, used as alkali fixative for Reactive Dyes.
Dye activator/Sodium Acetate
Concentrated liquid wetting agent and surfactant compatible with all dye classifications. Recommended for final hot wash of reactive dyes.
Synthrapol
Colorless water-based resist for silk painting
Sabra silk resist
A soft, fine, lightweight silk. Varies from 5mm to 10mm.
Habutai