Colour Chemistry and Textile Technology

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. explain the chemical properties of colours, classification of dyes, and dyeing mechanisms; and 2. describe quality control procedures in the textile industry.

Historical survey of colouring matters in nature. Chemistry, properties of dyes and pigments. colour and chemical constitution. Excitation and colour. Classifications of dyes and fibres. Dyeing mechanisms. Preparation and dyeing of natural and synthetic fibres. Colour fastness properties and other parameters of assessing dye quality. Quality control procedures and colouration industry.