Abstract: Reactive dyes of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is a --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --X radical, in which X is a leaving group, and Z is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or carboxy, and K is the radical of a coupling component which couples at pH.ltoreq.7, are suitable for dyeing and printing textile fibre material and give dyeings and prints of good fastness properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving the color fastness of a dyed product which comprises treating a dyed product dyed with a reactive dye with the aqueous solution of a copolymer of monoallylamine and a specified diallylamine derivative.

Abstract: Poor wet fastness properties and unsatisfactory fastness to thermofixing of dyeings on carrierfree-dyeing PES fibers with conventional disperse dyestuffs preclude the deployment of textile material of this type in the industrial wear and contract business, such as for utilitarian textiles, sportswear or the like. The reduced boil-wash stability of such disperse dyestuffs on the modified fibers can lead to washing problems because of the risk of bleeding.Using disperse dyestuffs which contain highly polarized groupings in the molecule for dyeing carrierfree-dyeing PES fibers by the exhaust method, by the padding technique or by the padding/wind-up technique considerably improves the dyeing results in respect of the fastness properties sought and hence opens up further areas of use for said types of fiber.

Abstract: A method for treating a textile substrate comprising cellulosic fibres with an aqueous treatment liquor containing a mixture of(a) a secondary hydrophilic sulphonated n-paraffin containing at least 9 carbon atoms, and(b) an orthophosphoric acid triester, the weight ratio a:b being of from 1.4-4.0:1. This mixture of anionic and non-ionic wetting agents is particularly suitable for use in an aqueous medium having a high electrolyte content.

Abstract: A process for dyeing silk or silk-containing fiber blends with reactive dyes, which comprises dyeing or impregnating said material with a reactive dye of the formulaD--Y].sub.nwherein D is the radical of a sulfo group containing dye of the mono- or polyazo, metal complex azo, anthraquinone, phthalocyanine, formazane, azomethine, dioxazine, phenazine, stilbene, triphenylmethane, xanthene, thioxanthone, nitroaryl, naphthoquinone, pyrenequinone or perylenetetracarbimide series, [Y].sub.n, where n is 1 to 4, denotes identical or different reactive radicals Y, in aqueous medium at a pH value above 8, without the addition of a dispersant or swelling agent, and in the temperature range from 20.degree. to 40.degree. C. for 6 to 48 hours, and storing the impregnated goods in the moist state for 6 to 48 hours at a temperature from 20.degree. to 60.degree. C.Dyeings with good fastness properties are obtained with this process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing synthetic polyamide fibre material with dyes or dye mixtures in the presence of a mixture of dyeing assistants, which comprises using for the dyeing of these materials an aqueous liquor which contains at least one anionic dye which, under the defined dyeing conditions, has a degree of exhaustion of at least 95% at 1/1 standard depth of shade, and a dyeing assistant mixture containing an anionic compound, a quaternary compound and a non-ionic compound, and wherein the liquor contains an alkali metal salt and an organic acid, and finishing the dyeing at pH 5-7, preferably pH 5.5-6, and at a temperature of 95.degree. to 130.degree. C.The process according to the invention is suitable for dyeing synthetic polyamide materials, producing level dyeings having good fastness properties with all types of dye or mixtures of dyes of identical or different types.

Abstract: A process for dyeing or printing silk or silk-containing fibre blends with reactive dyes, which comprises the use of a reactive dye of the formulaD--Y].sub.n (1),wherein D is the radical of a sulfo group containing dye of the mono- or polyazo, metal complex azo, anthraquinone, phthalocyanine, formazan, azomethine, dioxazine, phenazine, stilbene, triphenylmethane, xanthene, thioxanthone, nitroaryl, naphthoquinone, pyrenequinone or perylenetetracarbimide series, [Y].sub.n, where n is 1 to 4, denotes identical or different reactive radicals Y, except reactive dyes of the formula (1), wherein n is 1 and Y is a chloroacetyl, .alpha.-bromoacryloyl, .alpha.,.beta.-dibromopropionyl, aminochloro-s-triazinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxychloro-s-triazinyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxychloro-s-triazinyl radical, and [Y].sub.2 denotes two identical chloroacetyl, .alpha.-bromoacryloyl or .alpha.,.beta.-dibromopropionyl radicals, in aqueous medium at a temperature in the range from 50.degree. to 130.degree.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for dyeing sueded wool- or fur-bearing skins tone-in-tone in a single bath and in one step. The dyeing is carried out with reactive dyestuffs bearing at least one reactive group selected from acryloylimino, halogenoacryloylimino and .beta.-halogenopropionylimino, in the presence of non-ionic or anionically modified polyalkoxylated surfactants.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel aqueous formulations for dyeing and printing polyester/cellulose blends. In addition to containing at least one water-insoluble or sparingly water-soluble dye and at least one fibre-reactive dye, these formulations contain a non-ionic water-soluble cellulose ether, preferably hydroxyethyl cellulose. The formulations have a very good shelf life, do not recrystallize and do not form tacky deposits.

Abstract: For detecting changes in chemical or physical parameters an optical fibre core has bonded to its surface a chromophore responsive to the parameter. The core preferably has a porous surface with the chromophore coating extending into the porous structure.

Abstract: A precondensate obtained by reacting(A) the product of reacting a mono- or polyfunctional primary or secondary amine with cyanamide, dicyandiamide, guanidine or biguanidine and(B) an epihalohydrin is obtained in the form of a stable aqueous dispersion by acidifying the reaction product, optionally in the presence of a water-soluble polymer. The product is useful as an after-treatment agent to improve the fastness of dyeings on cotton, wool or silk.

Abstract: Contact lenses comprising polymeric lens materials in which reactive dyestuffs have been covalently bonded to monomer units of the polymer backbone, said reactive dyestuffs being reactive dyes capable of forming ether linkages with cellulose and reactive with hydroxyl, amino, amido or mercapto groups present in a hydrogel polymer to form the covalent bond therewith. The invention is of particular interest in the area of so-called hydrophilic or "soft" contact lenses, commonly referred to as hydrogel lenses.

Abstract: A blended fiber material of cellulose fiber and nitrogen-containing fiber is dyed by a one-bath one-step dyeing method, which comprises contacting the material with a dye bath containing both a reactive dye having two or more fiber-reactive groups different from each other and a reactive dye having one fiber reactive dye, whereby a dyed product having an excellent wet fastness is obtained even in a single manner.

Abstract: Dyeings on cellulose with direct or reactive dyestuffs are given improved wet fastness properties by aftertreatment with a reaction product or mixture of a polybasic amino compound (A) with an N-methylol compound (B) or with formaldehyde or a formaldehyde donor and optionally a crosslinking catalyst (C). Particular direct or reactive dyestuffs and polybasic amino compounds are determined to be suitable in the dyeing and aftertreatment when the dyestuff and the polybasic amino compound (A) are such that when mixed together in aqueous solution they give a precipitate which, after washing and drying does not redissolve in aqueous alkali at pH.gtoreq.12 at room temperature.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for fixing direct and reactive dyestuffs on cellulosic fibers. According to the process, a zirconium salt is added to a conventional fixating agent, especially the condensation product of formaldehyde with a compound containing as part of the molecule at least one amino group.

Abstract: The invention describes a process for the preparation of stable aqueous solutions of water-soluble reactive dyes, starting from an aqueous solution or suspension of the crude reactive dye which is concentrated and at least partially desalted by a membrane separation process. The process of the invention comprises continuously replacing part of the water which is drawn off from the dyestuff solution or suspension during the membrane separation process with demineralized water, whereby the concentration of calcium and magnesium ions in the dyestuff solution does not exceed 0.01% by weight. The concentrated and desalted dyestuff solution is stabilized by addition of a polyphosphate or dihydrogen phosphate/polyphosphate buffer, and a component which improves the water-solubility of the dye is optionally added.The formulations so obtained are readily storable for several months in the temperature range from -10.degree. to +40.degree. C.

Abstract: Dyed fibrous materials made of or containing cellulose which were not bleached before dyeing are aftertreated in a combined bleaching and washing bath which can, optionally, contain as stabilizers derivatives of phosphonic or phosphorous acid, optionally as a combination with polyhydroxy compounds. The resulting materials have bright and brilliant shades.This aftertreatment makes it possible to by-pass the otherwise customary, time-consuming and expensive drying of the materials between a bleach before dyeing and the dyeing itself.

Abstract: Color gaps in a product range of reactive dyestuffs are thought of in industry as disadvantageous. The reasons for the existence of gaps can be due to problems of synthesis and reproducibility and also to inadequate wear properties.In accordance with the invention, it has now been found that such missing shades can be dyed by means of mixtures of reactive dyestuffs containing at least two reactive groups and water-soluble, non-reactive dyestuffs containing at least one reactive hydrogen atom. When dyestuff combinations of this type are applied to fibers containing hydroxyl and/or carboxamide groups, the reactive dyestuff fulfills the function of a linking member between the fiber and the non-reactive shading dyestuff, as a result of which a homopolar bond is formed, and this results in very fast dyeings and prints, while at the same time building up the desired shade.

Abstract: Novel chromium complex dyes are disclosed which have the formula ##STR1## wherein S.sub.1 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, a nitro group, a sulpho group, an alkyl or alkoxy radical, an acylamino or arylazo group,S.sub.2 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, a nitro group, a sulpho group, an alkyl or alkoxy radical,S.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a nitro group or a halogen atom,P is 1 or 2,R represents a fluorochloropyrimidyl or fluorotriazinyl radical, a chloroacetyl, bromoacetyl, .alpha.-chloro- or .alpha.-bromoacryloyl radical or an .alpha.,.beta.-dichloro- or .alpha.,.beta.-dibromopropionyl radical, andK.sup..sym. represents a cation.

Abstract: Cellulosic textile material is dyed with substantive dyes or preferably with reactive dyes. Dyeing is carried out by applying to the cellulosic material an aqueous dye liquor which contains, in addition to the dye, a graft polymer which is obtained from an adduct of an alkylene oxide, preferably propylene oxide, with an at least trihydric aliphatic alcohol, e.g. glycerol, and acrylamide or methacrylamide. The cellulosic material is then subjected to a heat treatment, e.g. by steaming or with microwaves, or is stored cold, to fix the dyes.This dye liquor increases the liquor pick-up and thus also increases the dye yield, while at the same time excellent levelness is achieved.

Abstract: Contact lenses comprising polymeric lens materials in which reactive dyestuffs have been covalently bonded to monomer units of the polymer backbone, said reactive dyestuffs being reactive dyes capable of forming ether linkages with cellulose and reactive with hydroxyl, amino, amido or mercapto groups present in a hydrogel polymer to form the covalent bond therewith. The invention is of particular interest in the area of so-called hydrophilic or "soft" contact lenses, commonly referred to as hydrogel lenses.

Abstract: A process for the continuous dyeing of fabric webs, in which the fabric web is impregnated at a temperature between 20.degree. and 95.degree. C. with an aqueous liquor which contains dissolved and/or dispersed dyestuffs and squeezed, and the dyestuffs are fixed in a steam/air mixture, which comprises fixing the dyestuff without the impregnated fabric having been dried at an intermediate stage, keeping the dry temperature of the steam/air mixture between 110.degree. and 140.degree. C., adjusting the steam content of the steam air mixture in such a way that the wet temperature of the moist fabric web is between 50.degree. and 95.degree. C., and fixing the dyestuffs for at least 20 seconds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing cellulose fibers or its union fibers which is effected according to an exhaustion dyeing method using a reactive dye containing at least one s-triazinyl group having a group of the formula: ##STR1## wherein M represents a hydrogen or an alkali metal, in an aqueous dyeing bath having a pH in the range of 4 to 10 and a dyeing temperature in the range of 110.degree. C. to below 140.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the non-skittery and level dyeing of fibre material made of natural polyamides, with dyes or mixtures of dyes in the presence of a mixture of dyeing assistants, which comprises using for dyeing these materials an aqueous liquor which contains at least one anionic wool dye which, under the defined dyeing conditions at 1/1 standard depth, exhausts to at least 95%, and a dyeing assistant mixture containing an anionic compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R is an alkyl or alkenyl radical having 12 to 22 carbon atoms, M is hydrogen, an alkali metal or ammonium, and m and n are integers such that the sum of m and n is 2 to 14, a quaternary compound of the formula ##STR2## in which R', independently of R, is what R has been defined as, A is an anion, Q is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl radical, and p and q are integers such that the sum of p and q is 20 to 50 , and a non-ionic compound of the formula ##STR3## in which R", independently of R, is what R has been defined

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid reactive dyestuff preparations containing one or several dyestuffs, the chromophore of which has of from 1 to 8 SO.sub.3 H groups and of from 1 to 3 fiber-reactive groups, a solubilizer, an anionic dispersing agent and buffer substances and having a pH of from 3 to 7. These preparations are particularly stable to storage and are suitable for dyeing and printing natural and synthetic fiber material.

Abstract: The fastness of direct dyes on cellulose substrates is improved by after-treatment with the reaction product of a quaternary polyalkylene polyamine with an N-methylol resin precursor, and heat curing in the presence of a catalyst. The unfixed portion of reactive dyes substantive to cellulose may also be given improved wet and light fastness by this treatment.

Abstract: The wet fastness properties of direct or reactive dyeings on cellulosic substrates are improved by aftertreatment with a precondensate of(A) the product of reacting a mono- or polyfunctional primary or secondary amine with cyanamide, dicyandiamide (DCDA), guanidine or biguanidine; or ammonia with cyanamide or DCDA; whereby up to 50 mole % of the cyanamide, DCDA, guanidine or biguanidine may be replaced with a dicarboxylic acid or a mono- or di-ester thereof, said product (A) containing reactive hydrogen atoms bound to nitrogen,and either (B) an epihalohydrin or a precursor thereofor (C) formaldehyde or a formaldehyde precursoror (D) a dihydroxyalkyleneurea or a methyl ether thereof, followed by formaldehyde or a formaldehyde precursoroptionally together with (E) an N-methylol derivative of a urea, melamine, guanamine, triazinone, urone, carbamate or acid amideand, if (A) is used with (C) or (D), or if (E) is present, together with (F) a catalyst for the cross-linking of N-methylol compounds of the type (E) ab

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new dyeing process based on the exhaustion principle. It is characterized in that dyeing liquors are used which, in addition to the dyestuff or dyestuff mixture, contain one or more salts, at least one compound having a glycidyl radical and, if appropriate, further auxiliaries.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid dye composition containing 5 to 35% by weight of a reactive dye, 0.05 to 30% by weight of a reduction inhibitor and water. This composition is stable to storage for a long period of time or storage at relatively high temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for continuous dyeing a cellulosic fibrous substrate with a direct or reactive dye comprising the steps of(a) applying to the substrate an aqueous dyeing liquor containing an alkanolamine, followed by(b) fixing the dyeings, and finally(c) after-treating the dyed substrate with a fixing agent,the resulting dyeings having improved wet fastnesses.

Abstract: Solid, pulverulent dyestuff compositions of fiber-reactive dyestuffs, which compositions contain a condensation product formed from a dialkylnaphthalenesulfonic acid or a mixture of two or more dialkylnaphthalenesulfonic acids and formaldehyde, as an auxiliary intended to ensure the solubility of the dyestuffs in salt-containing and alkaline aqueous padding liquors.

Abstract: The wet fastness of direct dyes on cellulose substrates is improved by after-treatment with the reaction product of an amine with cyanamide, dicyanodiamide, guanidine or biguanidine which is further reacted with an N-methylol resin precursor, and heat curing in the presence of a catalyst. The unfixed portion of reactive dyes substantive to cellulose may also be given improved wet fastness by this treatment, so that washing to remove unfixed reactive dye may not be necessary.

Abstract: Leather dyeing agents, which can be obtained by concentrating, by means of a membrane separation process, the mother liquors, which are produced in the salting-out process in the preparation of organic dyestuffs which are water-soluble or which contain groups imparting water-solubility, the mother liquors having an extinction in the absorption maximum which is .gtoreq.500, with a layer thickness of 10 cm, and by drying the concentrate, if appropriate.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for bleed-resistant coloring of cellulosic materials. The method comprises cross-linking to the cellulosic a water-insoluble colorant particle which is the cross-linkable reaction product of an organic polymer such as starch with a reactive dye compound. Representative of reactive dye compounds are Procion red, blue and yellow. Advantageous cross-linkers are urea-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resins. The cellulose materials colored by the method of the invention are new and are characterized-in-part in that they are bleed resistant.

Abstract: Water-soluble phthalocyanine compounds of the formula ##STR1## and their salts, wherein Pc is the radical of the metal-free phthalocyanine or of a phthalocyanine containing metals, X means a hydrogen atom, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are a hydrogen atom each or a lower, optionally substituted alkyl group, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 being identical or different from one another, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with nitrogen atom and an alkylene radical or another heteroatom and two lower alkylene radicals form a heterocyclic ring, a stands for an integer or fractional number of from 1 to 4, b stands for an integer or fractional number from 0 to 3 and c stands for an integer or fractional number from 0 to 3, with a, b and c being identical or different from one another, their sum, however, being from 1 to 4. The novel phthalocyanines can be prepared by reaction of phthalocyanine sulfochlorides optionally containing sulfo-groups with cyanamide or the salts thereof, optionally with another amine of the formula HNR.sup.1 R.sup.

Abstract: Fibrous materials of any kind is finished with an organic compound having fiber-finishing properties and containing one or several groups of the formula ##STR1## in which X is sulfonyl or carbonyl and A represents hydrogen or one equivalent of a mono-, bi- or trivalent metal or an ammonium group, is applied onto the fibrous material in the form of an aqueous or organo-aqueous solution or dispersion, and the fibrous material thus treated is then subjected, if necessary, to a heat treatment for the fixation of this organic compound onto the fibrous material. Organic fiber-finishing compounds containing the above-mentioned group may be for example dyestuffs, optical brighteners or compounds increasing the crease resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for dyeing or printing fibre materials with reactive dyestuffs which split off fluoride ions, which is characterized in that neutral or acid dyebaths or printing pastes which contain, in addition to the reactive dyestuff and customary auxiliaries and solvents, one or more organic and/or inorganic calcium compounds are employed.

Abstract: An improved process for producing discharge reserve prints on textile materials comprising water-repellent fibers or mixed water-repellent and cellulose fibers wherein a disperse dyestuff which is dischargeable to white is applied to the textile material in the form of a dye liquor or dye printing paste, at least partially drying the textile material, applying a discharge reserve printing paste to the material by printing on the material in the desired pattern and subsequently heating the printed material at temperatures from 100.degree. to 230.degree. C., with the improvement comprising (a) the discharge reserve printing paste containing, as the discharging agent, an alkaline material which produces a pH value of at least 8 in 5% strength aqueous solution and (b) the disperse dyestuff which is dischargeable to white is a disperse dyestuff of the formula ##STR1## as more fully defined herein.

Abstract: A process for printing of fabrics to impart a controlled diffused print effect thereon which comprises in printing the fabric with a suitable printing paste having an auxiliary agent which normally has a capillary action, said capillary action being reversed during the step of printing, drying the fabric and then subjecting the fabric to the step of fixing the dye and activation of the capillary action of the auxiliary agent.

Abstract: Process for dyeing cellulose fibres and textile materials containing cellulose fibres with water-soluble reactive dyestuffs by the exhaustion method, characterized in that it is carried out using dye liquors, the particular fibre-reactive reactive dyestuff content of which is less than 10% of the total content of fixed dyestuff in the end dyeing.

Abstract: By the use of a known bacterial .alpha.-amylase having significant activity at pH values above 8.5 and temperatures below 30.degree. C., de-sizing and reactive dyeing by the cold dwell process may be carried out simultaneously on cellulose textile materials. The dyed materials have good color yield and levelness and are not hardened.

Abstract: Cotton-containing toweling is dyed in a dye bath solution containing a coloring amount of at least one phosphonic acid fiber reactive dye together with sufficient acids such that the fiber reactive dye reacts with and attaches to the cotton of the toweling. The deybath-saturated toweling is passed through a high expression roll until the wet pickup is in the range of about 40-55 percent wpu, and then the toweling is heated to a temperature of at least 200 degrees F. for a time sufficient to fix the dye onto the cotton producing a fully penetrated, evenly dyed toweling. The toweling may be printed in a predetermined pattern with a print paste after passage through a high expression roll and before final heating.

Abstract: A process for the dyeing of textiles consisting of wool without anti-felt finish or wool having an anti-felt finish in the form of a coating of a polyimine resin or a polyacrylic resin, or textiles containing such wool, with reactive dyes according to the exhaust method, which comprises dyeing said textiles in aqueous dyeing baths containing at least one commercial reactive dyestuff the starting pH of which is in the weakly acidic to neutral range, by heating rapidly to the dyeing temperature of 110.degree. to 125.degree. C. immediately after addition of the dissolved dyestuff, and by dyeing at this temperature for 10 to 20 minutes, while omitting the addition of pH-regulating substances during the whole dyeing operation.

Abstract: A process for the pad-dyeing of textile webs, especially tubular knitted fabrics, which consist totally or partially of cellulose fibers, wherein the textile material is padded on a padder with an aqueous liquor of reactive dyestuffs, alkalis for their fixation and wetting agents, said liquor additionally containing polymers or copolymers of acrylic acid amide in aqueous solution, in order to avoid difficulties with regard to an even dye penetration and uniform squeezed edges, and the dyestuffs are fixed according to the cold-dwell dyeing process.

Abstract: A padding auxiliary is used in a dyeing process using a padding liquor wherein the padding auxiliary is an aqueous solution or dispersion containing(a) 20 to 50 percent by weight of a mixture of 50 to 100 percent by weight of a compound of the following formula ##STR1## and 50 to 0 percent by weight of a compound of the following formula ##STR2## (b) b percent by weight of a compound of the formula ##STR3## and (c) c percent by weight of a compound of the formula ##STR4## wherein b is a number from 0 to 5, c is a number from 0 to 5 and the numbers for b and c are chosen such that the sum of the numbers for b and c is a number from 1 to 10;R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently an aliphatic moiety with 5 to 12 carbon atoms or an araliphatic moiety with 7 to 13 carbon atoms;X.sym., Y.sym. and Z.sym. is each independently an alkali metal cation, ammonium cation or a cation of an alkylamine or hydroxyalkylamine wherein the alkyl has 1-12 carbon atoms;R.sup.

Abstract: A process for the dyeing of textiles consisting totally or partially of synthetic polyamide fibers with reactive dyes according to the batchwise exhauston method, which comprises dyeing with aqueous dye liquors containing one or several reactive dyes, whose starting pH values are in the slightly acid to neutral range, in the high temperature range at 105.degree. to 140.degree. C. without the addition of alkalis or alkali-yielding agents and without the addition of acids or acid-yielding agents.

Abstract: Stable dust-free commercial preparations of organic substances are described, which preparations comprise an organic substance especially a dyestuff or optical brightener in dry powder form enclosed in a covering, particularly in a sack or bag sealed on all sides, made from polyethylene oxide having a molecular weight of more than 200,000 and a thickness of 10 to 80.mu., which covering is soluble in the same medium as the content.

Abstract: A process for the dyeing of textiles which consist totally or partially of cellulose fibers, with reactive dyes according to the batchwise exhaustion method, which comprises using aqueous dye liquors containing one or several reactive dyes as well as at least one neutral electrolyte, the initial pH values of said liquors being in the slightly acid range, in the high temperature range at 110.degree. to 140.degree. C. without the addition of an alkali or alkali-yielding agents.

Abstract: Padding liquors or printing pastes which contain at least one compound which is free from ionic groups and possesses one or more glycidyl radicals are used for dyeing and printing cellulose fibres or textile materials containing cellulose fibres with water-soluble reactive dyestuffs in the absence of alkalis or alkaline compounds.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the pad-dyeing or printing of web-like textiles consisting totally or partially of cellulose fibers, with aqueous padding liquors or printing pastes containing one or several reactive dyes and optionally, thickening and padding auxiliaries, the starting pH values of the liquors and pastes being in the slightly acid range, which comprises fixing the padded or printed dyestuffs, without the addition of alkalis or alkali-yielding agents, by subjecting the dyestuffs to high-pressure steam or high temperature steam or dry heat.