Abstract: A method for reducing variation in depth of shade, intensity and hue in space-dyed yarn comprises: injecting at least two liquid dye compositions into selected portions of a package of yarn to produce a yarn having different colors along the length of said yarn, preheating said yarn to a temperature of about 120°-200° F. using microwaves or radiofrequency, and heating said yarn to a temperature sufficient to fix said dye on said yarn.
Abstract: A continuous dyeing, space dyeing or printing process for dyeing cationic dyeable polyamide fibers comprising the steps of applying a premetalized acid or acid dye to the fiber at a pH of 2.5 and below, and the dyed polyamide fiber resulting therefrom. The dyeing process generates cationic dyeable polyamide fiber dyed or printed in light to deep shades without bleeding and without producing badly contaminated dye water effluent.