In this topic we will introduce the concept of diffusion, in relation to a dye-fibre system.

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This  extract from Burkinshaw’s book (Physio-chemical Aspects of Textile Coloration) introduces the concept of diffusion in relation to the kinetic approach to dyeing.

This extract from Wardman’s book (An Introduction to Textile Coloration) provides a good refresher on the subject of the kinetic aspects of dyeing. The phenomenon of dye aggregation is described as it is an important consideration when describing the behaviour of dye molecules in solution within the dyebath.