Colour

Different colours target different markets

 Eg. pink for little girls and blue for boys.

The colour in the product will help sell and encourage custumers to buy.  

Natural dyes

• Are made from natural resources such as vegtibles and red ochre. 
• Enviromentally friendly.

Synthetic 

• Made from a range of chemicals and are the most highly used type of dye.
• If not disposed of correctly the chemicals will seep in to waters and the enviroment polluting it. 
• Vast amount of water is needed.

Stages of dying

• Products can be dyed at the fibre stage, fabric or garment.
• garment dying allows for last min decisions.
•  Fabric gives smooth and even cover and made to meet product specification.
•  Fibre blends then can be created with different effect.

• Resistance to colour loss through manufacture and use.
• Different fibres and blends have different colour fastness.
• It depends on the dyestuff and fabric.

• Underwear has to have very high colourfastness due to abrasion against the body and persperation.