Using UV-Vis Spectrophotometry for Chromium Determination in the Leather Tanning Industry
Posted on by Ken Phillips
The manufacture of everyday objects and materials relies on a variety of substances whose use may have serious health consequences if not properly contained. In the leather tanning industry, chromium is one of the primary elements that must be accounted for in order to preserve environmental and public health. Currently, 90% of global leather manufacturing […]
How Spectrophotometry Brings New Facets to Leather Dyeing Techniques
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Leatherwork is one of mankind’s oldest and most consistent art forms, beginning with the development of tanning processes that allowed animal skins to be transformed into flexible, strong materials. As leatherworking methods expanded to include a broad range of possibilities for aesthetic manipulation, leather became prized for its appearance as much as for its practicality […]
Spectrophotometry Is Refining Eco-Friendly Dye Technologies and Protecting Water Supply
Posted on by Ken Phillips
Textile dyeing is one of the oldest art forms in existence, dating back to at least the Neolithic period. Since that time, dyeing methods have become infinitely more sophisticated, allowing us to create an astounding array of hues using both natural pigments from plants, insects, and clays and artificial dyes concocted in the most high-tech labs. […]
Looking at How Spectrophotometry Can Optimize Textile Effluent Treatment and Protect the Environment
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The students at Genda Government Primary School in Bangladesh don’t have to buy fashion magazines to know the latest color trends; they don’t have to visit Vogue’s website or even visit a shop. The canal will tell them. “Sometimes it is red. Or gray. Sometimes it is blue,” says teacher Tamanna Afrous, “It depends on […]
How Objective Color Analysis Is Helping Natural Dyes Flourish in the Textile Industry
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For thousands of years, natural sources of pigmentation such as plants, clays, and insects have been used to give fabrics a variety of aesthetically pleasing hues. A virtual rainbow of textile colors was made possible by these natural dyes, from simple, single-source pigmentation to complex, multi-step dye combinations requiring highly specialized and closely guarded knowledge. […]
Ensuring Accurate Color Measurement of Hydrochromic Textiles with Spectrophotometers
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The Unseen Emporium in London, England is more of a laboratory than a design house. Through a daring and innovative combination of fashion, chemistry, and digital technologies, the three masterminds behind the label work to produce dynamic clothing, accessories, and lifestyle goods that respond to their environments based on specific stimulants.1 Among their most eye-catching creations […]
Spectrophotometry in the Textile Industry: Ensuring Color Consistency in Denim Production
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A key to achieving success in the fashion market is ensuring consistency throughout a line of clothing. A line of shirts has to have the same type of cut, quality, and color to maintain the integrity of a brand. Because denim can be one of the toughest fabrics to work with, maintaining color consistency from […]