Cotton is the mostly widely used fiber in the world due to its comfort characteristics. It is used in almost all types of apparel and household items such as towels and linens. Its softness, light weight, absorbancy, and good strength are a few of its attractive properties. Cotton is also versatile in the way it can be colored in yarn, fabric, or garment form using Orcolitefast™ & Orcomine™ direct dyes, Orco Reactive™ reactive dyes, or OrcoSperse™ pigment dispersions. Rayon, a synthetic “regenerated cellulose” fiber, is known to be an economical alternative to silk due to its good drape qualities. Rayon is mostly used in gowns, blouses, garment lining, and home furnishing and is also dyed using Orcolitefast™ & Orcomine™ direct dyes, and Orco Reactive™ reactive dyes.
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Orcolitefast™ Direct Dyes
Orcolitefast™ Direct dyes for cellulosics possess excellent light fastness properties. Certain dyes within this range are suitable for high-temperature dyeing of cellulosic/polyester blends.
Technical Data
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Direct
Black 19
Orco Direct Black VN Conc
30 g/L
5
2-4
Direct
Black 22
Orcoform Black GR 600%
30 g/L
1-2
3-4
Direct
Black 51
Black L Ex Conc
30 g/L
3
1-3
Direct
Black 80
Black OB 200%
30 g/L
3
1-3
Direct
Black 175
Grey LVL 200%
30 g/L
4-5
2-3
Direct
Blue 71
Blue FFC Ex Conc (Metal Free)
25 g/L
4
3-4
Direct
Blue 76
Blue 5GL
30 g/L
3
3-4
Direct
Blue 78
Blue 4GL-CF (Metal Free)
30 g/L
1-2
3-4
Direct
Blue 80
Blue 7RL
30 g/L
3
2-3
Direct
Blue 86
Turquoise LGL
35 g/L
4
1-2
Direct
Blue 90
Blue FGL
40 g/L
4-5
3-4
Direct
Blue 98
Blue LUL
20 g/L
3-4
3-5
Direct
Blue 108
Blue FFRL
40 g/L
6-7
3-4
Direct
Blue 160
Navy Blue RLL 200%
25 g/L
4
4
Direct
Blue 189
Turquoise FBL
50 g/L
5-6
3-4
Direct
Blue 199
Turquoise BR
40 g/L
6
3-4
Direct
Blue 200
Blue 4BL 200%
45 g/L
6-7
3-4
Direct
Blue 218 s
Blue 3GAV – S
50 g/L
3-4
4-5
No CI
Navy NS
30 g/L
3
2-4
No CI
Navy BLC
30 g/L
3
2-4
Direct
Brown 115
Brown AGL
80 g/L
4
4-5
Direct
Brown 210
Brown GTL
70 g/L
5
4-5
No CI
Brown BRL-NB 200%
40 g/L
4
4-5
No CI
Brown BRL-MF (Metal Free)
35 g/L
3
2-3
No CI
Brown BRS
35 g/L
3
2-3
Direct
Green 26
Brilliant Green BL
20 g/L
6
3-4
Direct
Green 92
Green 2B-NB
35 g/L
4-5
2-4
No CI
Grey LV-CF
35 g/G
3-4
3-4
Direct
Orange 39
Orange LG
40 g/L
4-5
2-4
Direct
Orange 72s
Orange 4GLL
40 g/L
4
3
Direct
Red 23
Red 4BSE Ex Conc
30 g/L
4
2-3
Direct
Red 75
Pink 2BL
80 g/L
4
3-4
Direct
Red 79
Red 6BLL
20 g/L
5-6
3-4
Direct
Red 80
Red 8BLWN
30 g/L
3-4
2-4
Direct
Red 81
Red 8BL
40 g/L
4
1-2
Direct
Red 83
Rubine 3BLL
30 g/L
5-6
2-5
Direct
Red 89
Red BNL
50 g/L
4
3-4
Direct
Red 224
Scarlet T2B
30 g/L
5-6
3-4
Direct
Red 227
Rose FR
100 g/L
3
3-5
Direct
Red 243
Red TB
40 g/L
4
2
Direct
Violet 51
Violet FFBL
40 g/L
3-4
1-3
Direct
Violet 66
Violet 5BLL
40 g/L
4-5
3-5
Direct
Violet 104s
Rubine WLKS
30 g/L
5-6
2-4
Direct
Yellow 44
Yellow 4GL 200%
40 g/L
4
1-2
Direct
Yellow 86
Yellow RL
80 g/L
6-7
4-5
Direct
Yellow 96
Brilliant Yellow 8GFF
60 g/L
2-3
4
Direct
Yellow 105
Orange GLF
50 g/L
4
2-3
Direct
Yellow 106
Yellow EFL 200%
50 g/L
6-7
2-4
Direct
Yellow 130
Yellow TG
30 g/L
5-6
4-5
No CI
Yellow RLSW
70 G/l
6-7
3-4
Orcomine™ Direct Dyes
Orcomine™ Direct dyes possess excellent leveling properties, are highly tinctoral, have fair to good lightfastness, and are economical.
Technical Data
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Color
Index
Light Fastness
Wash Fastness
No CI
Black GX-NB 200%
40 g/L
3-4
2-4
Direct
Blue 14s
Blue 3B-S 200%
30 g/L
2
3
Direct
Blue 15
Sky Blue FFB
30 g/L
3
3-4
Direct
Blue 293
Brilliant Blue GL
40 g/L
5-6
2-3
No CI
Blue 3B Conc
40 g/L
3
2-3
No CI
Brown 3GN-NB
40 g/L
2
3-4
Direct Red 111
Brown RG 115%
80 g/L
6
3-4
Direct
Orange 102
Orange WS
90 g/L
2
1-2
Direct
Red 9
Brilliant Pink B 145%
50 g/L
3
1-2
Direct
Red 16
Brilliant Bordeaux B 200%
50 g/L
2
2-3
Direct
Red 26
Scarlet 8B
60 g/L
1
4
Direct
Red 239
Brilliant Scarlet 4NSW
50 g/L
2
3-4
Direct
Violet 9
Brilliant Violet B Conc
20 g/L
1-2
3-4
Direct
Yellow 12
Yellow YC 300%
20 g/L
4-5
1-2
No CI
Green BX-NB
40 g/L
2-3
2-3
Orco Reactive BF Series™ Reactive Dyes
Orco Reactive BF-Series™ reactive dyes are comprised of vinyl sulfone and monochlorotriazine linking groups offering benefits of both the Orco Reactive R-Series™ and ORCO Reactive I-Series™ reactive dyes, respectively. These are more stable to temperature, liquor-ratio, salt, and pH variations, thus providing excellent reproducibility. The BF-Series reactive dye class can be dyed in conjunction with R-Series or I-Series dyes. Dyeing temperature can range between 140° F(60° C) and 175° F(80° C). However, maximum yield is obtained when dyed at 140° F(60° C).
Technical Data
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Color
Index
Orco
Reactive™
Light
Fastness
Wash
Fastness
No CI
Black BF-Special
100 g/L
6
4-5
No CI
Black BF-Special Liquid
–
6
4-5
Reactive
Blue 194
Navy Blue BF-2GB
60 g/L
5
4-5
Reactive
Blue 194
Navy Blue BF-2RB
100 g/L
5
4-5
Reactive
Blue 221
Blue BF-BRF
100 g/L
5
4-5
Reactive
Blue 222
Navy Blue BF-FBN
100 g/L
5
4-5
No CI
Orange BF-2RX
50 g/L
3
3-4
Reactive
Red 195
Red BF-6BN
100
5
4-5
Reactive
Red 195
Red BF-6BN 25% Liquid
–
5
4-5
No CI
Orco Reactive Red BF-4BL
100 g/L
4-5
4-5
Reactive
Yellow 145
Golden Yellow BF-2GR
120 g/L
6
4-5
Reactive
Yellow 145
Yellow BF-2GR 25% Liquid
–
6
4-5
Reactive
Yellow 167
Yellow BF-3GN
150 g/L
5-6
5
No CI
Golden Yellow BF-4GR
110 g/L
5-6
5
Orco Reactive I-Series™ Reactive Dyes
Orco Reactive I-Series™ reactive dyes have monochlorotriazine linking groups and are generally dyed at 175°F(80° C). These offer excellent leveling properties as well as high-exhaustion characteristics making them suitable for medium and deep shades. This class is recommended for cellulose and polyester/cotton blends in exhaust dyeing.
Technical Data
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Color
Index
Light
Fastness
Wash
Fastness
No CI
Black I-GA
40 g/L
4-5
3-4
Reactive
Blue 71
Turquoise I-A
80 g/L
4-5
3-4
Reactive
Blue 160
Blue I-RD
50 g/L
5
4-5
Reactive
Blue 171
Navy I-R
60 g/L
4-5
5
Reactive
Blue 198
Blue I-GN 125%
40 g/L
5
4-5
No CI
Brown I-RA
25 g/L
4
4-5
Reactive
Brown 17
Brown I-4RD
40 g/L
4
5
Reactive
Green 19
Green I-4BD
80 g/L
5
4-5
Reactive
Orange 20
Orange I-2G
100 g/L
4
3-4
Reactive
Orange 84
Orange I-R
60
4
4-5
Reactive
Red 43
Scarlet I-GB
100 g/L
4
3-4
Reactive
Red 58
Red I-XL
100 g/L
4-5
5
Reactive
Red 120
Red I-3B
100 g/L
4-5
4
Reactive
Red 141
Red I-7B
100 g/L
4-5
4-5
No CI
Red I-GA
60 g/L
3-4
4
No CI
Scarlet I-A
60 g/L
3-4
4-5
Reactive
Yellow 84
Yellow I-4R
75 g/L
4-5
4-5
Reactive
Yellow 135
Yellow I-6G
50 g/L
3-4
3-4
Reactive
Yellow 179
Brilliant Yellow I-4G
200 g/L
5
4-5
Orco Reactive MX-Series™ Reactive Dyes
Orco Reactive MX-Series™ reactive dyes have dichlorotriazine(DCT) linking groups which promote high substantivity for cellulosics. Because of their high reactivity, a lower dyeing temperature(70-120°F(20-50° C)) is required to promote fixation with the fiber and therefore lend themselves to cold pad-batch, continuous, and tie-dye applications.
Technical Data
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Color
Index
Light
Fastness
Wash
Fastness
No CI
Black MX-A
70 g/L
4
5
No CI
Black MX-CWNA
50 g/L
3-4
5
Reactive
Blue 4
Blue MX-R
100 g/L
4-5
5
Reactive
Blue 109
Blue MX-2G 125%
90 g/L
4
5
Reactive
Blue 140
Turquoise MX-G
100 g/L
4-5
4-5
Reactive
Blue 163
Blue MX-G Conc
70 g/L
4-5
5
Reactive
Brown 10
Brown MX-5BR
50 g/L
3-4
5
No CI
Light Brown MX-YL
50 g/L
4
4-5
No CI
Green MX-700
80 g/L
4-5
5
Reactive
Orange 4
Orange MX-2R
50 g/L
3-4
5
Reactive
Orange 86
Yellow MX-3RA
70 g/L
5
5
Reactive
Red 2
Red MX-5B
100 g/L
4
5
Reactive
Red 5
Red MX-5G
80 g/L
4
5
Reactive
Red 11
Red MX-8B
80 g/L
4
5
No CI
Red MX-GBA
50 g/L
4
5
No CI
Scarlet MX-BRA
50 g/L
4
5
No CI
Violet MX-BP
70 g/L
4-5
5
Reactive
Yellow 7
Yellow MX-GR
70 g/L
4-5
5
Reactive
Yellow 86
Brilliant Yellow MX-8G
80 g/L
5
5
Orco Reactive R-Series™ Reactive Dyes
Orco Reactive R-Series™ reactive dyes have vinyl sulfone linking groups which are typically dyed at 140°F (60° C). This reactive dye class is stable to acid hydrolysis, has excellent wash-off properties of unfixed dye, and is easy to strip. Applicable dyeing procedures are exhaust, continuous, cold pad-batch, and printing. A wide shade range and good economics, especially with blacks and navies, make this a very popular reactive dye class.
Technical Data
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Color
Index
Light
Fastness
Wash
Fastness
No CI
Black GR
100 g/L
6
4-5
No CI
Black GR 25% Liquid
–
6
4-5
Reactive
Black 5
Black RB
100 g/L
5
4-5
Reactive
Black 5
Black RB Liquid 25%
–
5
4-5
Reactive
Black 31
Black RRL
100 g/L
5-6
4-5
Reactive
Blue 19
Blue RW Special
75 g/L
6
5
Reactive
Blue 21
Turquoise RP
40 g/L
4
3-4
Reactive
Blue 21
Turquoise RP Liquid 33%
–
4
3-4
Reactive
Blue 203
Navy Blue RGB
70 g/L
4-5
4-5
Reactive
Blue 203
Blue RGB 25% Liquid
–
4-5
4-5
Reactive
Brown 18
Brown RGR
80 g/L
5-6
3-4
Reactive
Orange 16
Orange 3RA
80 g/L
4-5
4-5
Reactive
Orange 16
Orange 3RA Liquid 25%
–
4-5
4-5
Reactive
Orange 78
Orange R3G
60 g/L
5
4-5
Reactive
Orange 82
Orange RFR
80 g/L
4-5
4-5
Reactive
Red 21
Brilliant Red RBR
40 g/L
5
4-5
Reactive
Red 49
Bordeaux RB
80 g/L
6-7
4-5
Reactive
Red 180
Brilliant Red RF3B
80 g/L
5-6
4-5
Reactive
Red 198
Red RB
80 g/L
5
4-5
No CI
Red R3BS
80 g/L
5-6
4-5
Reactive
Violet 5
Violet R5R 120%
80 g/L
6
4-5
No CI
Violet R4B
60 g/L
5
4-5
Reactive
Yellow 15
Yellow RGR 110%
100 g/L
5
4-5
Reactive
Yellow 17
Golden Yellow RGA
100 g/L
5-6
4-5
Reactive
Yellow 37
Brilliant Yellow RGL
50 g/L
6
4-5
Reactive
Yellow 160
Brilliant Yellow R4GL 150%
40 g/L
6
4-5
OrcoSperse™ Pigment Dispersions for Cotton
OrcoSperse™ organic aqueous pigment dispersions for textiles are specifically designed for printing, padding, and garment dyeing. The wide shade range of this product line, including bright fluorescent and earthtone colors, can be used to develop unique shade and physical special effects–just call our technical staff to develop the perfect shade and process to achieve your desired effect.
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OrcoSperse™ Organic Pigment Dispersions – Shade Card
Procedures & Technical Bulletins
Pigment Index Name
Light Fastness (Hours)
No CI
Fluorescent Blue G 2065
3-5
Pass
Heat Sensitive
No CI
Fluorescent Green B 4010
3-5
Pass
Heat Sensitive
No CI
Fluorescent Orange RN 9018
3-5
Pass
Heat Sensitive
No CI
Fluorescent Cerise 6200
3-5
Pass
Heat Sensitive
No CI
Fluorescent Pink BN 6027
3-5
Pass
Heat Sensitive
No CI
Fluorescent Red FP 6003
3-5
Pass
Heat Sensitive
No CI
Fluorescent Yellow GN 9026
3-5
Pass
Heat Sensitive
Black 7
Black KN 8050
40-80
Pass
Stable to 375°F
Blue 15:1
Blue 2GN 2011
300
Pass
Stable to 375°F
Blue 15:1
Blue 2GN 2025
300
Pass
Stable to 375°F
Blue 15:3
Blue 3GN 2031
300
Pass
Stable to 375°F
Blue 29
Royal Blue RN 2008
60-100
Pass
Stable to 375°F
No CI
Brown RN 3000
100-150
Pass
Stable to 375°F
No CI
Brown 2KN 3012
40-80
Pass
Stable to 375°F
Gold 1
Nonmetallic Gold 1012
–
Pass
Stable
No CI
Nonmetallic Silver 101
–
Pass
Stable
Green 7
Green BN 4009
300
Pass
Stable to 375°F
Green 7
Green YN 4020
300
Pass
Stable to 375°F
Orange 16
Orange 01/030
10-20
Pass
Stable to 375°F
Red 122
Magenta LDN 6141
100-140
Pass
Stable to 375°F
Red 23
Red 2RN 6110
20-60
Pass
Stable to 375°F
Red 31
Red Violet 3RN 6050
20-40
Pass
Stable to 375°F
Violet 19
Pink LBN 6032
100-120
Pass
Stable to 375°F
No CI
Red BRYN 6002
40-80
Pass
Stable to 375°F
No CI
Scarlet YDC 6019
40-80
Pass
Stable to 375°F
Red 123
Scarlet LDC 6034
100-120
Pass
Stable to 375°F
No CI
Red HS3B 6038
100-140
Pass
Stable to 375°F
Violet 23
Violet 4BN 7026
300
Pass
Stable to 375°F
Yellow 83
Golden Yellow RN 9018
80-100
Pass
Stable to 375°F
Yellow 14
Yellow 2GN 9000
20-40
Pass
Stable to 375°F
No CI
White R 8004
500
Pass
Stable to 375°F
No CI
White SGL 8002
500
Pass
Stable to 375°F
Actual dye samples must be evaluated in a laboratory on medium to be dyed in production for accurate shade and physical property results. Shades shown on print material and computer monitors are for general reference only as they are inherently inaccurate due to calibration variations and technical limitations of monitors and printers.