Vat Color (Noun)
Meaning
A water-insoluble dye that is applied by reducing the dye to an alkaline form, applying the dye, then regenerating the insoluble dye by oxidation in the material; used for dyeing cotton.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The textile artist mixed the vat color with a reducing agent to create a vibrant blue shade for her cotton fabric.
- The historical textile technique involved using vat color to achieve the characteristic indigo hues on traditional cotton clothing.
- The dyeing process required a specific sequence of steps, including applying the vat color and then exposing the fabric to oxygen to regenerate the color.
- The unique properties of vat color made it an ideal choice for dyeing cotton fabrics that required high colorfastness and durability.
- The fashion designer chose a range of vat colors to create a striking collection of hand-dyed cotton garments with intricate patterns and shades.