Dyeing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-008763",
  "term": "Dyeing",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Process of applying color to the whole body of a textile substrate with either natural or synthetic dyes. Dyes are applied to yarn, fiber, cord, or fabric in aqueous solutions and dried before or after finishing, depending on the process. Continuous dyeing processes include, but are not limited to thermosol, pad/steam, pad/dry, and rope range dyeing. Batch dyeing processes include, but are not limited to, jet, beck, stock, yarn, kier, beam, pad, package and skein dyeing.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 63.4371 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/dyeing/"
}