What does low-impact fiber-reactive mean?
Low-Impact fiber-reactive is a process that uses far less water than conventional dying. This is more environmentally sound because all dye material is reclaimed and not released as effluent. No heavy metal Mordants, Azo, Sulfa or Vat Dyes are used. (response courtesy of www.organiccottonplus.com) Q: Explain “sanforizing” and “finishing”. A: Sanforizing is a process where by the fabric is run through a sanforizer; a machine that has drums filled with hot steam. This process is done to control the shrinkage of the fabric. Cornstarch is the only sizing (weaving aid) used on our organic fabrics. After weaving, fabric must be finished to give the desired feel and appearance. Cornstarch is water-soluble and, on our natural (undyed) fabrics, washing with water is the only finishing needed. Fabric that will be dyed is bleached with hydrogen peroxide, and then washed with water. In some cases the fabric will be mercerized to promote uniform dyeing and colorfastness. This process involves washi
