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Selecting
PFD Guidelines
The
garment dyeing process results in apparel that has a soft
look and feel second to none. To achieve this, the garments
go through a significant amount of processing which can be
stressful to some garments. It is essential that quality fabric
and craftsmanship, and appropriate threads and trims are used
in garments being dyed. Many manufacturers produce PFD (Prepared
For Dye) garments meeting these criteria. Please see: Selecting
PFD Components for a list of some of the considerations.
In order
to create a long lasting quality product that will achieve
the anticipated results from the dyeing process, we recommend.
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Garments
should be 90-100% Cotton of PFD (Prepared For Dye) quality.
(We cannot guarantee results on Non-PFD garments.) |
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Sample
garments must be tested prior to production garment dyeing. |
The Dye
House may be able to assist with sourcing PFD T's, sweat shirts,
and other garments and would be happy to discuss a manufacturing
program fit for you. Contact us for more information.
What you need to know before dyeing your garments:
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Some
dyeing processes may cause unseen garment flaws to become
apparent subsequent to processing; such as pin holes,
bad seams, and optical spots. As these flaws are inherent
in the garments prior to processing, which the dyer cannot
be responsible for. |
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Many
garments are cut and sewn from previously prepared/finished
fabrics (such as water repellants, fire retardants, fluorocarbon,
silicone softeners or resins), which may impact the dying
process. |
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Many
garments are assembled using several different types of
fabric. Dye saturation levels and shrinkage may differ
between fabric types (even if it is all cotton, as in
Greige cotton and bleached cotton combinations) causing
unpredictable results. |
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The
garment dyer has no idea in most cases what is present
on the garment or how it will behave in the dyeing process.
Even on well prepared cloth there will be residual oils,
fats, waxes, sizes on woven goods, spinning oils, etc,
all of which should be removed to be able to dye successfully. |
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Also
to be taken into consideration is the shrinkage, creases,
threads, labels and buttons. |

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