Dye Classes for Cotton Dyeing with Opticals
Opticals are fluorescent, colorless dyes. Selected opticals are substantive to cotton by exhaust methods.

Advantages

  • Brightening of whites
  • Styling possibilities
  • Enhancement of contrast in fabric blends
  • Economical
  • Easy application
  • Suitable for use in most equipment
Disadvantages
  • Difficult to remove once applied
  • Can cause yellowing or shade change
  • Limited light fastness
  • Difficult to overdye
Chemical Technologies Product Line
  • VIRCOWHITE BLU-1
  • VIRCOWHITE CFC
  • VIRCOWHITE CNC
  • VIRCOWHITE TK-1
  • VIRCOWHITE FTW-433
  • VIRCOWHITE FTW-489