Dye Classes For Cotton Dyeing Reactives
Anionic dyes that are substantive to cellulose under alkaline conditions in a saline bath forming a chemical bond through a reaction with the cellulose fiber.
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

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

Chemical Technologies Product Line

  • Water Conditioner
    VIRCOQUEST WS-320 (calgon type)
  • Dechlor
    VIRCO DECHLOR STS
  • Wetter
    VIRCOPON BW
    VIRCOWET NSL
  • Lubricants
    VIRCOLUBE 348
    VIRCOLUBE DL
    VIRCOLUBE JWR
  • Liquid Alkali
    VIRCOLYE 2LP
    VIRCOLYE 2PF
    VIRCOLYE 200
  • Soap Off
    VIRCOPON BW
    VIRCOWET NSL
  • Fixative Agents
    VIRCOFIX RD
  • Softeners
    VIRCOSOFT H-1
    VIRCOSOFT SLP-3
    VIRCOSOFT MAH-232
    VIRCOSOFT LM-3
  • Depilling
    VIRCO BUFFER DW-55
    VIRCO QUICKSTONE HPLC
  • Metal Protection
    VIRCO DERUSTO