How to Dye Polyester/Cellulosic Blends with Disperse and Direct Dyes using a One-Bath/One-Step Jet or Package Dyeing Process
- Prepare goods as necessary.
- If the substrate being processed is rayon, do not exceed a pH of 9 as it will cause saponification of the fiber.
- Prepare bath at 120° F(49°C) containing 1-2 % owf Anionic Wetting Agent and 1-2 % owf MonoSodium Phosphate(MSP) for a neutral pH.
- Circulate bath for 15 minutes.
- Add Orcocilacron™ Disperse and Orcolitefast™ Direct dye properly prepared.
- It is recommended that high-energy disperse dyes are used in a procedure where temperatures attained are between 250-275°F(120-135°C).
- Run for 10 minutes.
- Add 20-30% owf Glauber’s salt.
- Run for 10 minutes.
- Raise temperature slowly to 265°F(130°C at a rate of 2°F/minute).
- Run for 30-45 minutes.
- Cool to 180° F(82°C).
- Run for 20 minutes.
- Sample and adjust shade if necessary.
- Rinse warm.
- Rinse cold.
- After-treat if necessary.