What chemicals are used to dye clothes.

Dyes Used in Textiles

Acid: Acid-based dyes are used mostly on nylons and wool.

Sulfur: These dyes are combines with caustic soda and water to color clothing, but they lighten quickly.

Reactive: These dyes only dye clothing as a reaction to certain fibers, and are best used on silk, wool, and acrylics.