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Card 16

Front

What fibres are acid dyes used to dye?

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Card 17

Front

Describe how solvent dyes are applied to fabric

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Card 18

Front

Why is using solvent dyes expensive?

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Card 19

Front

When can mordants be applied?

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Card 20

Front

What must be considered when selecting a dye to use for a fabric?

Back

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Card 21

Front

When are dyes with poor properties used?

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Card 22

Front

Describe the 3 steps in the process of dyeing

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Card 23

Front

What does the strength with which the dye is held in the fibre dependent on?

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Card 24

Front

What is the strength with which the dye is retained within the fibre related to?

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