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Tie-dye is typically brightly colored, patterned clothing or fabric which is made from ordinary cellulose-based cloth through a process known as tie-dyeing. During tie-dyeing,a chemical reaction takes place which permanently bonds the colorful dye to the fabric, making tie-dye safe to wash amongst other. During tie-dyeing, a chemical reaction takes place which permanently bonds the colorful dye to the fabric, making tie-dye safe to wash. As the name suggests, the fabric is tied,usually with string or rubber bands, after being folded into a particular pattern.
Although many different kinds of dyes may be used, most tie-dyers now dye with Procion MX fiber reactive dyes. This class of dyes works at warm room temperatures and the molecules bind with cellulose based fibers like cotton, rayon, hemp and linen. |
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