The Role of Cellulose Solubility & Chitosan Applications
In the evolving textile industry, conventional dyeing methods are under increasing pressure - from environmental regulations, cost-pressures and consumer demand for sustainable materials. At Nous Fiber Consulting, we help textile manufacturers and fibre producers adopt advanced approaches that optimise dye uptake, reduce waste and enhance functionality. Three key pillars in this transformation are: mastering textile dyeing of cellulosic fibres, understanding the solubility and behaviour of cellulose , and leveraging the multifunctional biopolymer chitosan for innovative textile applications. Textile Dyeing & Cellulosic Fibres Textile dyeing of cotton, viscose and other cellulosic fibres poses unique challenges. Native cellulose is highly ordered and crystalline, with hydrogen bonds linking chains tightly. This limits dye accessibility into the fibre structure and reduces adsorption. In practical terms, less accessible amorphous regions and less reactive sites mean reduced dye...