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Distinguish, differentiate, compare and explain what is the difference between Dyes and Pigments. Comparison and Differences.
Differences between Dyes and Pigments
| S.No. | Dyes | Pigments |
| 1 | Water solubility of dye is approx 70 percent | Pigments are 100 percent water insoluble |
| 2 | Dye diffusions in the fabric | Pigment diffusions on the fabric |
| 3 | Dyes have direct affinity to textile material | Pigment does not have direct affinity to textile materials |
| 4 | No binding agent is required | Binding agent is required |
| 5 | In dyes, auxochrome groups are present | In pigments, auxochrorne groups are absent |
| 6 | Most of the dyes are organic | Most of dyes are inorganic |
| 7 | Costly | Cheap |
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