Dyeing and colouring services

cpc code 97150 covers the dyeing and colouring services industry, which plays a vital role in the broader textile and apparel manufacturing sectors. This industry is responsible for adding colour and vibrancy to a wide range of fabrics, garments, and other textile products, catering to the aesthetic and functional needs of consumers and businesses alike. As a key component of the textile supply chain, the dyeing and colouring services industry contributes significantly to the overall value and appeal of finished textile goods, making it an essential part of the global economy.

The main production techniques used in the dyeing and colouring services industry involve the application of dyes, pigments, and other colouring agents to textile materials. This can be done through a variety of methods, including batch dyeing, continuous dyeing, and printing. Batch dyeing involves immersing the textile material in a dye bath, while continuous dyeing uses rollers and other machinery to apply the colouring agents as the fabric moves through the production line. Printing techniques, such as screen printing and digital printing, are also commonly used to create intricate patterns and designs on textiles.

The dyeing and colouring services industry relies on a variety of inputs, including raw textile materials (such as 131120 Cotton, 131130 Wool, and 131140 Synthetic fibres), dyes and pigments, chemicals, and specialized machinery and equipment. These inputs are essential for the industry to produce high-quality, colourfast, and durable textile products that meet the demands of the market.

The primary outputs of the dyeing and colouring services industry are coloured and dyed textile materials, which are then used as inputs for a wide range of downstream industries, such as 141110 Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel, 139110 Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics, and 139120 Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel. The industry's outputs contribute to the aesthetic appeal and functionality of a diverse range of textile products, from clothing and home furnishings to industrial textiles and technical fabrics.