“…The dyeing properties of PLA have been investigated, especially in comparison with PET fiber. The dyeing of 100% PLA fiber has been intensively studied (Scheyer & Chiweshe, 1999;Nakamura et al, 2001;Phillips et al, 2003Phillips et al, , 2004aPhillips et al, , 2004bPhillips et al, , 2004c. Owing to its relatively hydrophobic nature like PET, PLA can normally be dyed with disperse dyes.…”