The main difference between pigments and dyes is their applications. Dyes are mainly used for textiles, while pigments mainly non textiles.
The reason why pigments and dyes are different is because dyes have an affinity , which can also be known as directness, for textiles and dyes can be adsorbed and fixed by fiber molecules; Pigments have no affinity for all colored objects, mainly relying on resins, adhesives, etc. to color the products. Dyes emphasize transparency and generally have good brightness; Pigments emphasize covering properties and generally have good stability.
The are three differences between pigments and dyes:
The first difference between pigments and dyes is Different Solubility. The fundamental difference between pigments and dyes is their solubility. As is well known, pigments are insoluble in liquids, while dyes can be directly soluble in liquids such as water, acid, and so on.
The second difference between pigments and dyes lies in thier Different Coloring Methods. Pigment is a powdered colored substance that needs to be poured into the liquid before coloring. Although it will not decompose and dissolve in the liquid, it will be evenly dispersed. After stirring evenly, users can start coloring with a brush. The coloring method of dyes is to pour them into a liquid, wait for them to completely dissolve in the liquid, then put the brush into the liquid for dyeing, and then take out the brush to directly brush and apply the color.
The final difference between pigments and dyes is Different uses. After reading the above two differences, let’s take a look at the final difference, which is the application. Pigments are mainly used in coatings, inks, printing and dyeing, etc; Dyes, on the other hand, are commonly used in fiber materials, chemical engineering, or building decoration.
Customers can choose the exactly pigments or dyes when they purchase.
Post time: Sep-13-2023