A variety of pigments, paints or inks can be used on textiles.

This is the PDF version of Futureminds, the digital version holds the same articles, but also has some video and other additional materials.

In ‘Batik’ work, molten wax is applied to fabrics before dyeing them.Some chemicals used in identifying and cleaning fabrics are highly flammable, eg, methylated spirit and acetone.

Cold water dyes and hot water dyes. Dyeing with mordants.