Dispersed dyes are specifically used for fibers such as polyester, acetate rayon, poly Lycra and acrylics. The dyes have the ability to form a solid solution with the fiber or dissolve within the fiber and become part of it. Dispersed dyes are typically direct printed on to the textile and then processed through a heat press to fix and develop the color.
A specialized form of dispersed dye has the ability to sublimate (go from a solid state to a gas state). These dyes are used to manufacture dye sublimation inks, and are quite popular. Dye sublimation is always done on a polyester, …