Reactive Dyes in the 80’s

Presented to the Scottish Region at a one-day conference entitled ‘A profile of the 80s’, held at the Eurocrest Hotel, Glasgow, on 23rd May 1980. Paper reviews the current state of technological advance and to consider likely developments during the decade to come in regards to reactive dyes. Principally it is the coloration of 100 % cotton which will be considered but the coloration of the cellulosic component of blends with polyester with also be touched upon. A key theme will be cost saving through conservation of energy and materials also through simplification of the application process