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. Our unique nanotechnology PeractoPad™ padding system offers a highly efficient system requiring no pretreatment or post-treatment. 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.
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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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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| Image | Color Index Name (CI) | Name | Solubility | Lightfastness | IIA Washfastnes Unfixed | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | No Ci | Black GX-NB 200% | 40 g/l | 3-4 | 2-3 | |
 | Direct Blue 14s | Blue 3B-s 200% | 30 g/l | 2 | 2 | |
 | Direct Blue 15 | Sky Blue FFB | 30 g/l | 3 | 3 | |
 | 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 | |
 | Direct Red 111 | Brown RG 115% | 80 g/l | 6 | 3 | |
 | Direct Orange 102 | Orange WS | 90 g/l | 2 | 1 | |
 | 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 | |
 | Direct Red 26 | Scarlet 8B | 60 g/l | 1 | 4 | |
 | Direct Red 239 | Brilliant Scarlet 4NSW | 50 g/l | 2 | 3 | |
 | Direct Violet 9 | Brilliant Violet B Conc | 20 g/l | 1-2 | 3 | |
 | Direct Yellow 12 | Yellow YC 300% | 20 g/l | 4-5 | 1-2 | |
 | No Ci | Green BX-NB | 40 g/l | 2-3 | 4 |
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
Select the buttons below for a physical properties shade card, preparation, dyeing, & finishing procedures on cotton & blends, and associated chemical technical bulletins. You can also visit our Technical Resources page where you can search by technical bulletin, procedure, dye or pigment class, and material being colored.
Select the button below for a downloadable shade card which illustrates shades and a listing of physical properties. The color shown on these shade cards and web pages is only indicative and does not represent the EXACT shade of the product.
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| Image | Color Index Name (CI) | Name | Solubility Dye | Lightfastness(@ 2% owf) | Washfastness (IIA) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | No Ci | Black BF-Special | 100 g/l | 6 | 4-5 | |
 | No Ci | Black BF-Special 40% 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 | 5 | |
 | No Ci | Orange BF-2RX | 40 g/l | 3 | 4 | |
 | Reactive Red 195 | Red BF-6BN | 100 g/l | 5 | 4-5 | |
 | Reactive Red 195 | Red BF-6BN 25% Liquid | - | 5 | 4-5 | |
 | No Ci | Red BF-4BL | 100 g/l | 4-5 | 4-5 | |
 | Reactive Yellow 145 | Golden Yellow BF-2GR | 120 g/l | 6 | 5 | |
 | Reactive Yellow 145 | Yellow BF-2GR 25% Liquid | - | 6 | 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
Select the buttons below for a physical properties shade card, preparation, dyeing, & finishing procedures on cotton & blends, and associated chemical technical bulletins. You can also visit our Technical Resources page where you can search by technical bulletin, procedure, dye or pigment class, and material being colored.
Select the button below for a downloadable shade card which illustrates shades and a listing of physical properties. The color shown on these shade cards and web pages is only indicative and does not represent the EXACT shade of the product.
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| Image | Color Index Name (CI) | Name | Solubility Dye | Lightfastness(@ 2% owf) | Washfastness (IIA) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | No Ci | Black I-GA | 40 g/l | 4-5 | 4 | |
 | Reactive Blue 71 | Turquoise I-A | 80g/l | 4-5 | 4 | |
 | Reactive Blue 160 | Blue I-RD | 50 g/l | 5 | 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 | 5 | |
 | Reactive Brown 17 | Brown I-4RD | 40 g/l | 4 | 5 | |
 | Reactive Green 19 | Green I-4BD | 80g/l | 5 | 4 | |
 | Reactive Orange 20 | Orange I-2G | 100 g/l | 4 | 3-4 | |
 | Reactive Orange 84 | Orange I-R | 60 g/l | 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 | 4 | |
 | Reactive Yellow 179 | Brilliant Yellow I-4G | 200g/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
Select the buttons below for a physical properties shade card, preparation, dyeing, & finishing procedures on cotton & blends, and associated chemical technical bulletins. You can also visit our Technical Resources page where you can search by technical bulletin, procedure, dye or pigment class, and material being colored.
Select the button below for a downloadable shade card which illustrates shades and a listing of physical properties. The color shown on these shade cards and web pages is only indicative and does not represent the EXACT shade of the product.
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| Image | Color Index Name (CI) | Name | Solubility Dye | Lightfastness(@ 2% owf) | Washfastness (IIA) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 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 | 5 | |
 | Reactive Blue 163 | Blue MX-G Conc | 70 g/l | 4-5 | 5 | |
 | No Ci | Brown MX-5BR | 50 g/l | 3-4 | 5 | |
 | No Ci | Light Brown MX-YL | 50 g/l | 4 | ||
 | No Ci | Green MX-700 | 80g/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-G | 80g/l | 4 | 5 | |
 | Reactive Red 11 | Red MX-8B | 80g/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 | Yellow MX-8G | 80g/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
Select the buttons below for a physical properties shade card, preparation, dyeing, & finishing procedures on cotton & blends, and associated chemical technical bulletins. You can also visit our Technical Resources page where you can search by technical bulletin, procedure, dye or pigment class, and material being colored.
Select the button below for a downloadable shade card which illustrates shades and a listing of physical properties. The color shown on these shade cards and web pages is only indicative and does not represent the EXACT shade of the product.
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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.
Technical Data
Select the buttons below for a physical properties shade card, preparation, dyeing, & finishing procedures on cotton & blends, and associated chemical technical bulletins. You can also visit our Technical Resources page where you can search by technical bulletin, procedure, dye or pigment class, and material being colored.
Select the button below for a downloadable shade card which illustrates shades and a listing of physical properties. The color shown on these shade cards and web pages is only indicative and does not represent the EXACT shade of the product.
