When considering the fibre/ water interaction in any fibre dye system it is important to be aware of the vital importance of water in the current textile coloraiton industry. This scan from a publication provides backgound infromation on the use fo water in the textile industry. While this will not be examined the detail given shoudl be noted to have an overall feeling for the use and consequences of use of water. The Role of Water in Aqueous Dyeing – Burkinshaw
The notes make reference to this section in Burkinshaws book on plasticisation
The examination in this instance could ask specifically for information as given in the lecture but do consider that you may be asked to compare the interactions given here and cellulosics fibres covered later in the course.