| Abstract: | The problem of ‘weathering’ faults in the dyeing of wool fabric has been studied. It was possible to reproduce these faults under laboratory conditions, and attempts were made to determine their nature and to devise correction or prevention techniques. Hydrolysis of the wool fibre is probably less important in the formation of ‘weathering’ faults than oxidation effects. With equalising acid dyes, re-treatment of the faulty dyeing in a boiling dyebath corrects the fault. However, with dyes of poor migration properties no technique is available that will ensure the correction of ‘weathering’ faults. Consequently, fabric left lying in carts should be covered, and fabric likely to be stored for a long period should be wrapped. |
