A Philosophy for Dyeing in the Next Decade

Although initially lagging behind the USA, the amount and quality of research and development carried out in the UK can be compared favourably with that from other major world countries. The industrial research association, although a well‐conceived concept to increase research and development efforts that gave significant results, was disappointing for several reasons. A major problem has been the dissemination, exploitation and commercialisation of research results. The activities of research organisations need to be reviewed regularly, as they may have a relatively short lifespan. The intermediate research and technology sector, given adequate support, may be the vehicle for better utilisation of research and development results.

Section: Measuring the Effect Of Randdmentioning

confidence: 99%

Textile research and development in the UK – success or failure?

Park¹,

Shore²

2009

“…This would require the selection of compatible dyes and concentrating control on those dye parameters that influence the rate and extent of adsorption [25]. The importance of dye properties on achieving right‐first‐time (RFT) processing was recognised [26]. The cost of ecological and toxicological testing together with health and safety issues would impact significantly on the cost of dye R&D.…”

Section: Background To Dye Randdmentioning

confidence: 99%

Significance of dye research and development for practical dyers

Park¹,

Shore²

2007

The history of research and development on synthetic dyes stretches back for 150 years. Major contributions to practical dyeing have been the provision of dye ranges for both natural and synthetic fibres of a sufficiently wide colour gamut to obtain a multitude of colours. Dye standardisation, with the associated analytical, testing and evaluation methods, has ensured that products are fit for purpose. Ecotoxicology has been a major issue for several decades, adding to the cost of research but improving the health and safety aspects of dyes. Developments in physical forms of dyes have been designed to improve health, safety, hygiene, ease of handling and accuracy in dispensing. Application research, in conjunction with dye users and machinery makers, has been a long‐established feature of the industry. This has resulted in improved, controlled and systematic dye application techniques, leading to shorter dyeing cycles, right‐first‐time (RFT) processing and a reduction in processing costs. Although dye making is now based mainly in Asia, it is hoped that R&D efforts will continue to ensure that products of the necessary quality and performance remain available.

“…Rattee [8] gave a useful summary of previous dye R&D. Current (1985) and future dye R&D would be influenced by the need to select compatible dyes applicable by controlled methods, the increasing use of machine control systems and the need to shorten dye cycle times by concentrating control on the key parameters which influence dye adsorption. Keaton and Glover [9], in an inspired exercise in crystal‐ball gazing in 1985, outlined trends in dye, fibre and machinery manufacture together with likely trends in wet processing, retailing and consumption for the following 10 years. In reality, most of these trends have continued for the 20 years since the paper was published.…”

Section: Dye Research and Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Has the SDC Journal catalysed changes in coloration technology?

Park¹,

Shore²

2006

The authors have been avid readers and regular contributors to the SDC journals over a number of decades. Despite this allegiance, they question whether the large volume of useful technology that has been published was adequately read and implemented. Much more information has been published than can ever be used. Wider exploitation of the literature could have avoided or alleviated many of the problems currently suffered by various sectors of the coloration industry. A number of authors over the decades have questioned the resources devoted to education.