Have you ever wondered how all those bright and beautiful colors make it onto your clothes? In the process of dyeing, you can add colors. Polyester yarn is a common dyeable textile in the land of clothes and fabrics. Polyester is a kind of plastic that is kind of very strong and also good because it does not wrinkle easy. This means that polyester fabrics stay looking good for a long time. Yeah yeah, and it is colorfast, which is a fancy term that means the colors will not fade easily, including after washing. But first, let’s deep-dive how works and the various fun practice of making bright colors!
Meet Eheng, a company shaking up the textile scene with its innovative polyester yarn dyeing methods. They use specialized machines, and some of them are even operated by computers! This technology allows them to dye the yarn in very specific colors. That is, if only you can dye up to 24 colors at once! Not only is this super cool, but it also expedites the dyeing process, saving materials and reducing waste. That’s less residual dye and less negative impact on the environment.
Dyeing polyester yarn requires that special attention be paid to the brightness of the colors and the longevity of the fabric. This is particularly the case for clothing that is washed multiple times. To ensure this happens, Eheng employs unique methods and dyes specifically designed for polyester. There are special dyes that penetrate the yarn and bind to the plastic molecules. This increases their resistance to wash, fade, and sunlight exposure. Therefore, you can wear your favourite bright clothes with less worry of the colour coming out!
The textile industry is expanding and creating more clothing, so we need to consider how this impacts the environment. Polyester dyeing can consume a significant volume of water, chemicals often toxic, contributing to pollution. To do his part in saving our planet, Eheng has begun using eco-friendly dyeing methods. This is good for the Earth, because these new methods consume less water and require less energy. They also use chemicals that are not as dangerous. To top it all off, Eheng collaborates with other eco-friendly firms to recycle water and reduce waste. This partnership is a boon for the environment and textile industry alike.
Dyeing polyester yarn is part science, part artistry! Step 1: The yarn should be cleaned for dirt and unwanted things. This part is essential since it allows for the dye to hold better. The dyeing process is next in line, after that. The dye, water, and other chemicals are combined to make a special solution. Next, that colorful solution gets yarn added to it. Heat the mixture to a set temperature for a set period. As it heats, the dye molecules bond to the plastic molecules in the yarn. It’s like alchemy, converting naked yarn into tweedy fabric!