Short Runs and Continuous Dyeing: Conflict or Opportunity?

How does the continuous dyer meet today’s fashion demands for short runs and quick response? Some might answer ‘With difficulty’. Nevertheless considerable effort has been devoted by the dyestuff makers to make sure that their products are compatible with the needs of this key sector of the coloration industry. In this article Ron Hyde describes some recent developments that enable short runs to be accommodated in the continuous dyer’s repertoire