Reactive dyestuffs are mainly emplo-
yed for the dyeing and printing of cotton, Linen, re-
generated cellu- lose, silk, wool and polyamide fabrics
with good level- ing property.
Disperse dyes can be employed for
dyeing and printing of polyester, poly- amide and acrylic
fabrics with brilliant shades and out- standing fastness
properties.
Pigments used in printing inks
are colorants that are insoluble in water and most solvents.
pigments are in- soluble and must be used as dis- persions
in inks and coatings
