The Dyeing of Dacron 84 and its Blends with Wool

Dacron 84, a modified basic-dyeable polyester fibre, can be dyed satisfactorily only with a limited range of basic and disperse dyes. A dye-screening procedure is described, and a dye selection is given. Various carriers have been assessed. The costs of different dyeing processes are compared. The dyeing of Dacron 84-wool blends is described, and the effect of processing on the properties of the cloth is mentioned.