Dye-Fiber Interaction:
Kinetics of Dyeing. The diffusion of dye inside the fiber. Fick's laws of diffusion. Theoretical basis for dye absorption. Theories of dyeing of protein and other fibers using suitable dyes.
Regulations:
Red listed textile chemicals, their sources and remedies. Pollution aspects of textile dyeing. Modern approaches to Eco-friendly wet processing of woven and knitted textiles. Ecofriendly dyes and their method of dyeing. Methods of analysis of formaldehyde, Pentachloro Phenol (PCP), chlorine compounds and heavy metals in processed and finished fabrics. Eco-labeling and various Eco-standards.
Garment Dyeing:
Modern developments in garment dyeing. Methods and machines. Low temperature dyeing of garments. Finishing of garments using different chemicals and auxiliaries.
Finishing:
Modern developments in finishing of natural and synthetic textiles. Finishing of textiles with various specialty chemicals.
Developments:
Modern developments in textile and garment printing, color measurement and computer colour matching concepts. Latest developments in natural dyes and their application on various fibers.