TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

PIGMENT DYEING
TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

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 BACKGROUND

V Pigment dyeing is not really " dyeing"

in it's truest form.

V Pigments are insoluble in water. They

are milled into a paste for garment
dyeing purposes.

V The process is complete when a

binder is added to "lock" the pigment
into place.

PURPOSES

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V Pigments are generally used for light
to medium dyeing for fully fashioned
garments and for indoor cloth such as
wall covering, furniture, table cloth
and bed sheets…

V Pigments are also used to achieve

dark shades for outdoor fabrics like
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tents, stores, awnings…

V The process is attractive when dyeing

cotton/synthetics fabrics in a single
phase.
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 MARKET OVERVIEW

V GARMENT MANUFACTURERS MOVING

AWAY FROM EUROPE

V TECHNICAL AND SPECIALITY

EFFECTS DEMANDED IN THE MARKET

MARKET DEMAND

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V HIGH QUALITY FASTNESS
REQUIREMENTS

V « DELAVE » LOOK GARMENTS

WHERE FASTNESS REQUIREMENTS
ARE LESS IMPORTANT

V “RIGHT FIRST TIME” & DELIVERY

DEADLINE PRESSURE FOR
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FASHIONABLE GARMENT

V ENVIRONMENTAL RESTRICTION
ESPACIALLY IN EU, US

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 PIGMENT DYEING
BY EXHAUSTION
V Machinery: Rottery Washing Machine/
Winches/Jet

V Effective method for garment dyeing

using a combination of performing
cationic mordant: AVCOFIX EP-25 and a
specific binder AVCOBINDER D

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V After Bleaching, the dyeing method is

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carried out in two steps:

1. Cationisation &
2. AVCOLOR/DYEFIX Dyeing

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 PIGMENT DYEING
BY EXHAUSTION

V HALF-BLEACH

98° 30’ AVCOSAN

AVCO-ANTIFOAM 100 C LPD
AVCO-SLIP LB
AVCO-BIOLUZE DCB
15’
AVCO-STABIQUEST HS

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80°
C

NaOH H2O2

• Add chemicals.
• Heat to 98°C and treat at 98°C for 30
min.
• Cool to 80°C,
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• add AVCOSAN LPD run for 15min. Drop.

• Neutralize with Acetic acid at 70°C
• Rinse cold 10 min.

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 PIGMENT DYEING
BY EXHAUSTION

V TWO –STEP PROCESS

1. Cationisation
20’
60°C

AVCO-SLIP RF
1°C/min
AVCO-ANTIFOAM 100

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Adjust pH 4.5 – 5.5
with AVCOCID PHS
AVCOFIX EP-25
dosing

• Add: AVCOSLIP RF & AVCO-

AVCO-ANTIFOAM 100
• Add: AVCOFIX EP-
EP-25
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• Heat to 60°
60°C – 1°C/min.
• Treat at 60°
60°C for 20min – drop.
• Rinse cold 5 min. 2 times

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BY EXHAUSTION

V TWO –STEP PROCESS CONT.

AVCO BINDER D
2. AVCOLOR/ DYEFIX Dyeing
20’ 10’ 5’
70°C
AVCO-SLIP RF
ANTIFOAM 100
AVCO-LEVELER NI
AVCO-BIOLUZE DCB

Adjust pH 4.5 – 5.5 1°C/mi Check for full

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with AVCOCID PHS n
Add 5g/l
Na2SO4

X % DYEFIX
PIGMENTS
dosing 10’
• Add: AVCOSLIP RF, ANTIFOAM 100, LEVELER NI &
BIOLUZE DCB
• Adjust pH 4.5 -5.5 with AVCOCID PHS
• Add slowly AVCOLOR/ DYEFIX
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• Heat to 70°
70°C – 1°C/min.
• Run at 70°
70°C for 20min – Check for full exhaustion.
• Add Na2SO4 if needed – run 10min.
• Add AVCO BINDER D – run 5min – Drop.
• Rinse cold 5min.
Note: pigments must be stirred well before use

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BY EXHAUSTION

V Bio-polishing

10’
80
AVCOSON BPE °C

30’ –
55°C
Adjust pH 4.5- 60’

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5.5
with AVCOCID
PHS

• Adjust pH 4.5 -5.5 with AVCOCID PHS

• Heat to 55°
55°C.
• Add AVCOSON BPE
• Run at 550C for 30-
30-60min.
• Heat to 800C and run for 10min.
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• Drop
• Rinse cold 5min.

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BY EXHAUSTION

V Softening

1 – 2% AVCO-ELASTOSIL WNE
1 - 2 % AVCOSOFT 2005

20’ –
40°C
Adjust pH 4.5-5.5 30’
with AVCOCID

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PHS

• Adjust pH 4.5 -5.5 with AVCOCID PHS

• Add: AVCO-
AVCO-ELASTOSIL WNE - Hydrophilic silicone
softener
AVCOSOFT 2005
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• Run at 400C for 20-

20-30min.
• Drop

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 HIGHLIGHTS & TIPS

V Compatibility of all chemical &

pigment is important for the
whole process to run correctly

V AVCO pigment dyeing process is

developed thanks to our
experience from production for
many decades

V Drying at maximum

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temperatures 100°C to 150°C is
VITAL to achieve curing and good
rub fastness. NO moisture should
be left in the fabric. This is called
“BONE DRY”.

V Similar shades should be dried in

the same drums in order to avoid
staining.
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 STRENGTHS

V GIVES A UNIQUE «WASHED DOWN»

OR «WEATHERED» LOOK ON THE
GARMENTS STRAIGHT AFTER DYEING
AND DRYING

V IMPARTS A SOFT HANDLE TO THE

DYED GARMENT WITHOUT SOFTENER
ADDITION

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V MORE ECOLOGICAL: ALMOST TOTALY
EXHAUSTED BATH

V BETTER PENETRATION AND

LEVELLING

V BETTER COLOUR YIELD AS WELL AS

HIGHER BRILLANCY
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NOTE: STAINING OF THE DYEING EQUIPMENT: For

cleaning the machines we recommend to use
AVCOCLEAN OGM. The dosage is depending on how
strong is the staining.

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 CONTACT

AVCO VIETNAM CO., LTD

Plant: Nhon Trach Industrial Zone 1,

Dong Nai Province, Vietnam

HCMC Office: 28 Phan Liem Street,

District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
Tel: (848) 8208 940 – 41 -42
Fax: (848) 8208 943
E-mail: sales@avcovietnam.com.vn
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