8672
Accession Number
22624
Author
Knutson, Teresa; Ballard, Mary
Author Affiliation
Michigan State University;Smithsonian Institution. Conservation Analytical Laboratory
Title Of Article Chaper
Dyeing polyester: disperse dyes for textile conservation work
Title Of Journal Book
The Harpers Ferry Regional Textile Group 9th Symposium - 20th Century Materials, Testing and Textile Conservation
Pages
57-72
Collation
16 p.
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Publisher
Harpers Ferry Regional Textile Group
Publisher City
Harpers Ferry
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting
The Harpers Ferry Regional Textile Group 9th Symposium - 20th Century Materials, Testing and Textile Conservation
Meeting City
Washington, DC
Meeting Country
United States
Abstract
In order to achieve both strength and invisibility in textile conservation treatments, sheer plain weave or net fabrics of nylon, polyester, or silk are often employed. Stabiltex, the most stable sheer fabric, is only available in a limited solid color range, thereby restricting its utilization for the treatment of textiles. Dyeing methods for coloring this polyester fabric were not conducive to laboratory work until the development of thermofixation, now used industrially. This presentation will discuss two methods of thermofixation as a way of achieving a broad colorway and infinite design range on polyester fabrics needed in a textile conservation laboratory. The thermosol method will be recommended for larger quantities of fabric because the dye is padded onto the fabric before the heat treatment. For unique designs or odd shapes, the heat-transfer process would be used. Disperse dye is painted or printed on a release paper, then transferred to the fabric under heat.
Keywords
dyeing;dye;polyester;dispersive dyes;textile;strength; conservation; invisibility;Stabiltex;sheer fabric;color; thermofixation;thermosol;heat transfer -- CAL
pub_id
8672
Meeting Date
19881103-19881104