Method for achieving a pigment dye look and article produced by same

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide methods for achieving a pigment dye look and articles produced by same. In some embodiments, a method of dying knit fabrics includes treating a knit fabric with a cationic agent to add a positive charge to the knit fabric; and contacting the treated knit fabric with a negatively charged direct dye, wherein the direct dye adherence to the knit fabric is improved, with more uniform coloring and improved transfer resistance, while minimizing dye over-penetration, with reduced direct dye usage. In some embodiments, the method may further include cutting and sewing the dyed knit fabric to form a garment; and washing down the cut and sewn dyed knit fabric to produce a garment.

1 . A method of dying knit fabrics, comprising
 treating a knit fabric with a cationic agent to add a positive charge to the knit fabric; and   contacting the treated knit fabric with a negatively charged direct dye, wherein the direct dye adherence to the knit fabric is improved, with more uniform coloring and improved transfer resistance, while minimizing dye over-penetration, with reduced direct dye usage.   
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 cutting and sewing the dyed knit fabric to form a garment; and   washing down the cut and sewn dyed knit fabric to produce a garment.   
   
   
       3 . An article produced by the method of  claim 1 . 
   
   
       4 . An article produced by the method of  claim 2 .