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Dyeing & Printing

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=== Transfer printing ===
With transfer printing, dye is printed on paper and then the paper carries the dye to secondary process where the colour is moved onto the fabric without the use of water and associated pollution associated with more typical jet dyeing systems. Transfer printing has poor fibre penetration, however. <br/>
AirDye is a propriety technology heat transfer printing technology that achieves greater penetration than traditional heat transfer printing by using a proprietary set of dyes. The AirDye process creates rich hues and achieves higher colour fastness. AirDye is suitable only for synthetics, and is readily used on polyester and nylon.2
==Optimize sustainability benefits==
| Know the source and cultivation details of natural dye plants, and ensure they are sustainably grown.|| Promote mills and vendors that have in-depth knowledge of natural colourants and avoid metal salt mordants.||
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== Sources ==
http://www.fibre2fashion.com
AirDye Environmental Profile: Life Cycle Assessment (undated).