How to Scour Polyester/Nylon Blends
Polyester/Nylon may require scouring before dyeing or bleaching to remove any residual processing oils, waxes, or general soil. The scouring procedure would be similar to that of 100% nylon. One…
How to Scour Polyester
Scouring of polyester is necessary to remove any excess oils, waxes, lubricants, or general soils that may be left in the fiber from manufacturing processes, handling, storage, etc. It is…
How to Pre-Scour Polyester
Scouring of polyester is necessary to remove any excess oil, waxes, lubricants, or general soils that might be left in the fiber from manufacturing processes, handling, storage, etc. It is…
How to High-Temperature Pressure Dye Polyester Using Orcocilacron™ Dyes
High-temperature / pressure dyeing of homopolymer polyester calls for medium-to-high energy Orcocilacron™ disperse dyes and an optional small amount of dye carrier for further swelling of the polyester fiber…
How to Continuously Pad-Thermosol Polyester Using Orcocilacron™ Dyes
Continuous Pad/Thermosol dyeing of polyester calls for high energy Orcocilacron™ disperse dyes and antimigrant to prevent migration of pre-cured disperse dye on the polyester fiber. Prepare and pre-scour polyester. Set…
How to Atmospherically Dye Polyester Using Orcocilacron™ Dyes
Atmospheric dyeing of polyester calls for low-to-medium energy Orcocilacron™ disperse dyes with the addition of a carrier to further swell the fiber allowing increased penetration of the dye into the…
ORCO End of Year Specials
For a limited time, we are offering a 15% discount for existing ORCO customers, and a 10% discount for NEW customers, on three popular dyes detailed below. Quantities are limited…
Orco Polylev B 400™
Orco Polylev B 400™ is a stable nonionic leveling agent designed primarily for promoting the level dyeing of polyester under pressure at 230-275°F(110-135°C). Its effectiveness is well demonstrated in the…
Orco Repel™ FF – Fluorocarbon and PFAS Free Water & Aqueous Stain Repellent
Fluorocarbon containing water and oil repellent chemicals have been a vital part of the Textile and Coating industry for many years. The ability easily repel water, oil, soil and stains…