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What is "Vat Dye" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 24-Jan-2023 (1 year, 3 months, 24 days ago)
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Vat Dye
A water-insoluble dye that is applied by reducing the dye to an alkaline form, applying the dye, then regenerating the insoluble dye by oxidation in the material; used for dyeing cotton
Vat Dye
A dye applied to the fabric first by means of reduction (leuco soluble form) and then oxidation (insoluble form). Used predominantly for cellulosics.

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