Disadvantages
- Cost usually higher than other classes of dyes
- Electrolyte requirement is high
- Alkali is required
- Levelness can be difficult to control
- Stripping is usually necessary for re-works
- Long procedures
- High water consumption
- Poor chlorine fastness
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Advantages
- Bright shades possible in a wide color range
- Good wet fastness in light and heavy shades
- Good light fastness in light and heavy shades
- Good crock fastness in light and heavy shades
- Flexible dye systems from cold to hot
- Suitable for use in most equipment
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