Colouration

Author: Wools of NZ (2002), edited and updated by ITF Academy (2018)

The challenging area of Batch/Piece dyeing of Wool carpets is discussed. This report outlines the procedures for success. Motivation for the piece coloration of wool carpets is largely its facility to provide quick response to customer orders in a wide variety of colourways...

Author: Wools of NZ (2002), edited and updated by ITF Academy (2018)

This report considers blend selection, yarn engineering, yarn setting and the key equipment for the continuous dyeing of wool carpets.

Author: Wools of NZ (2002), edited and updated by ITF Academy (2018)

This report discusses the principles to be followed when preparing and dyeing wool/nylon carpet blends are summarised and recommendations given for dye selection...

Author: Wools of NZ (2002), edited and updated by ITF Academy (2018)

There is a strong interaction between carpet construction and printing conditions that must be
considered if successful results are to be achieved. Although some attractive merged-colour
designs have been produced on loop-pile wool carpets, interest is focused principally on cut-pile
wool carpets...

Author: Wools of NZ (2002), edited and updated by ITF Academy (2018)

A yarn effect that has many aesthetic uses and this detailed publication considers the suitability of the various space-dyeing processes for wool carpet yarns and gives general technical guidance on the technology of space dyeing...

Author: Ian Smith CTexT ATI

This course manual covers the various methods of colouring a carpet at different stage of its development.
Carpet manufacturers place great emphasis on the techniques for producing a large variety of colours and finishing techniques to achieve designs that can meet the rigorous functional demands placed on a carpet...

Author: Wools of NZ (2002), edited and updated by ITF Academy (2018)

An excellent detailed Manual of Wool dyeing processes including:
General Principles of Carpet Colouration
Loose Stock Dyeing
Hank Dyeing
Yarn Package Dyeing
Batch Dyeing of Wool Carpets
Continuous Dyeing
Dyeing of Wool/Synthetic Blends
Printing of Wool Carpets
Minimising Problems Due to Photobleaching of Wool
Space Dyeing of Wool Carpets

Author: Wools of NZ (2002), edited and updated by ITF Academy (2018)

Carpet wool is dyed in the form of loose stock for the manufacture of Heather and other mixture
colours, for dry-spun yarns, – and to ensure uniform colour in large lots for plain colours...