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Procion dyes are a brand of fiber-reactive dyes that are ideal for use on cellulose/plant fibers, like cotton and hemp, and are sometimes also used on animal fibers, like silk and wool. Like all fiber-reactive dyes, Procion dyes do not fade, do not come off, are economical and are generally considered safe.

Procion dyes are highly reactive and are considered "cold reactive dyes". Many families exist, with MX being the most common.

For more information, see the Wikipedia entry for Procion, the EMU "Dyes and Dyeing Glossary: A Glossary of Terms for Materials and Processes in Textile Dyeing for Artists", and Dharma Trading Company's Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes.

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