Definition of Direct Dyes are molecules that adhere to the fabric molecules without help from other chemicals.Direct dyes are also known as substantive dyes.

Direct dyes are water-soluble dyes usually of the azo class that is used in alkaline or impersonal solution especially for dyeing cellulosic material directly. Direct dyes are used on cotton, paper, leather, wool, silk, and nylon. The one advantage is that direct dyes may be more lightfast, that is, resistant to fading in the light than fiber reactive dyes. The “direct dyes” classification in the Color Index system refers to various planar, highly conjugated atomic structures that also contain one or more anionic. After various after treatments are used to improve the wash fastness of direct dyes exporters, and such dyes are referred to as “after treating direct colors.” Direct Dyes are molecules that adhere to the fabric molecules without help from other chemicals. Direct dyes give bright shades but exhibit poor wash fastness.

Key Features o Direct Dyes

  • Low cost
  • Simple in application
  • Easy handling as well as metering
  • Do not necessitate any form of ‘fixing
  • Fair to good Light fastness: meaning, resistant to fading in the light
  • Apt for high-temperature dyeing of cellulosic or polyester blends
  • Outstanding leveling features
  • Highly tinctorial
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Direct Dyes - Products List

SR. NO. PRODUCT NAME C.I. NO. CAS NO.
1 DIRECT  YELLOW 44 29000 8005-52-5
2 DIRECT  YELLOW 86 29325 50925-42-3
3 DIRECT   YELLOW 99
4 DIRECT  ORANGE 26 29150 3626-36-6
5 DIRECT  ORANGE 34 12222-37-6
6 DIRECT  ORANGE 39 40215 1325-54-8
7 DIRECT RED-16 27680 2/7/6227
8 DIRECT RED-23 29160 3441-14-3
9 DIRECT RED-72 29200 8005-64-9
10 DIRECT  RED 80 35780 10/8/2610
11 DIRECT  RED 81 28160
12 DIRECT  RED 227 12222-51-4
13 DIRECT  RED 239 60202-35-9
14 DIRECT RED 254 101380-00-1
15 DIRECT  BLUE 71 34140 4399-55-7
16 DIRECT BLUE 86 74180 1330-38-7
17 DIRECT BLUE 199 74190
18 DIRECT  BLACK 22 35435 6473-13-8
19 DIRECT  BLACK 80 31600 8003-69-8
20 DIRECT BLACK 155
21 DIRECT BLACK 168 335475 85631-88-5
22 DIRECT  BLACK 170
23 DIRECT VIOLET 66 29120 3/4/6798