Question

What is the basic difference between dye and pigment?

• A. Dye is an inorganic chemical that permeates fibers
• B. Dye is held to the surface of the fiber by a resin
• C. Dye diffuses into the interior of a fiber from a water solution
• D. Dyes lays on the surface of the fiber

Answer 1

The correct option is C Dye diffuses into the interior of a fiber from a water solution

The dye is known as a coloured substance which has a great affinity towards the substrate on which it is applied. The basic difference in between dye and pigment is that dye is diffused into the interior of a given fabric from its water solution whereas pigment does not.