Encapsulated indigo

Abstract

An encapsulated dye, may include a dye, such as a vat dye, and an encapsulating agent, such as cyclodextrin. A dye formulation is provided for dyeing a fiber, a yarn including a fiber, and/or a fabric including a fiber. The fiber may be a synthetic fiber. A method of preparing an encapsulated dye and/or a dye formulation, and to a method of dyeing are also described. A fiber, a yarn, and/or a fabric including an encapsulated dye, a fiber, a yarn, and/or a fabric dyed with an encapsulated dye, an installation for dyeing, and to uses of a cyclodextrin, an encapsulated dye, and an installation are provided.

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