1. Acid Dyes: Acid dyes are water-soluble anionic dyes that are applied to fabrics from an acidic dye bath. They are used to dye protein fibers such as wool, silk and nylon, and can also be used to dye modified acrylic fibers.
2. Basic Dyes: Basic dyes are water-soluble cationic dyes that are applied to fabrics from a basic dye bath. They are used to dye cellulose fibers such as cotton, linen, and rayon, as well as some modified acrylic fibers.
3. Disperse Dyes: Disperse dyes are water-insoluble dyes that are applied to fabrics from a disperse dye bath. They are used to dye polyester, acetate, and other synthetic fibers.
4. Reactive Dyes: Reactive dyes are water-soluble dyes that are applied to fabrics from a reactive dye bath. They are used to dye cellulose fibers such as cotton, linen, and rayon, as well as some modified acrylic fibers.
5. Pigment Dyes: Pigment dyes are insoluble dyes that are applied to fabrics from a pigment dye bath. They are used to dye cotton and other cellulose fibers, as well as some modified acrylic fibers.
6. Vat Dyes: Vat dyes are insoluble dyes that are applied to fabrics from a vat dye bath. They are used to dye cotton, linen, and other cellulose fibers, as well as some modified acrylic fibers.
7. Natural Dyes: Natural dyes are dyes derived from plants, animals, and minerals. They are used to dye cellulose fibers such as cotton, linen, and rayon, as well as some modified acrylic fibers.
8. Discharge Dyes: Discharge dyes are used to remove color from fabrics. They are used to dye cotton, linen, and other cellulose fibers, as well as some modified acrylic fibers.
9. Mordant Dyes: Mordant dyes are dyes that are applied to fabrics from a mordant dye bath. They are used to dye cellulose fibers such as cotton, linen, and rayon, as well as some modified acrylic fibers.
10. Inkjet Dyes: Inkjet dyes are water-soluble dyes that are applied to fabrics from an inkjet printer. They are used to dye cotton, linen, and other cellulose fibers, as well as some modified acrylic fibers.