Aratex employs two different methods of fabric dyeing: Yarn dye & Continuous dye. Read on to learn more about them.
Yarn Dye
Yarn-dyed fabric is made out of pre-dyed yarns which are then woven together. This means that it is dyed before the fabric has been woven. One of the several advantages of this is that different colors may be woven together to create patterns, stripes and shapes. It also means that the fabric will perform better with regards to color fastness (the dye will hold and not wear off as easily). This method however does have some drawbacks; namely that it is a more expensive process of dyeing and that the benefits are only enjoyed from the ‘face’ of the cloth.
Continuous Dye
Continuous-dyed fabric is made through a process in which the completed fabric is passed through large pad rollers which squeeze the dye into the fabric. It is the most popular method of dyeing for woven fabrics. Continuous dyeing is desirable for solid colors as the process allows for uniformity in the dye. Furthermore, when utilizing this dye technique, we can ensure that the color achieved is easily reproducible; meaning we can minimize the occurrence of lot-to-lot variation between batches.