DCC technical note
Acid dyes for nylon, wool and silk
A technical note for selecting dyes for polyamide, wool and silk where levelness and fibre handling matter.
Acid dyesNylon dyeingWool dyeingSilk dyeing
Who this is for
Nylon, wool and silk dye houses working with delicate fibres and repeat shade requirements.
DCC supply range
- Dyes for polyamide, wool and silk applications.
- Shade-matching and batch consistency support from DCC's textile technical team.
- Auxiliaries for even uptake, fixing and final hand-feel where the fibre demands careful handling.
How to select the right route
- Fibre type: nylon, wool, silk or blended construction.
- Levelness requirement for pale, bright or sensitive shades.
- Fastness requirement for wash, rubbing and light exposure.
- Compatibility with finishing and hand-feel targets.
What to confirm before sampling
- Exact fibre and fabric construction.
- Dyeing equipment and process conditions.
- Target shade and acceptable tolerance.
- Fastness and finishing requirements for the final article.
If you let us know the application, substrate or resin, target shade and required technical indicators, we would be glad to share product details and documents for review. Contact info@dccgroup.company.