Textile Dye Lot Recipe Card Template
A dye lot recipe card is the batch record for one dyeing run. It ties the fabric, the recipe, the machine settings and the shade outcome together, so that a repeat lot can be reproduced and a complaint can be traced.
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Textile Dye Lot Recipe Card Template
Dye Lot Recipe Card
Dyehouse: Riverbend Processing Unit Batch: DB-2026-1184 Date: 2026-10-20 Machine: Jet dyeing machine J-04 Fabric: Cotton single jersey, 160 GSM, scoured and bleached Batch weight: 400 kg Liquor ratio: 1:8 Shade reference: Navy, buyer lab dip LD-0412
Dyestuffs
| Dyestuff | Percent on weight of fabric | Quantity (kg) | Lot no. |
|---|---|---|---|
Auxiliaries
| Chemical | Dose (g/l or percent) | Quantity (kg) | Added at step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt | |||
| Soda ash | |||
| Sequestering agent | |||
| Levelling agent |
Process
Temperature and hold: 60 C, hold 45 minutes
Check pH after salt and soda addition. Soap off after dyeing. Final shade checked under D65 against standard.
Shade Result
Result: Pending
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Dyestuff percentages on weight of fabric multiply by the batch weight to give quantity. Water and chemical dosing rules vary by dye class and machine, so use your own validated recipes. This card records the batch and does not replace dye supplier data sheets.
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How to use the card
Fill in the batch header, fabric description and shade reference. Enter dyestuff and auxiliary amounts in the exported tables, calculating dyestuff as percent on weight of fabric multiplied by batch weight. Record the temperature profile, then the shade result after the first check. If the shade needs correction, note the addition and the time. Keep the card with the batch until the lot ships.
- Weigh the fabric before you calculate the recipe
- Record dye lot numbers of each dyestuff
- Note every addition and correction
- Compare shade under a standard light
- File the card by batch number
Key recipe terms
Liquor ratio is the mass of fabric to volume of water, for example 1:8 means 8 litres of water per kilogram of fabric. Percent on weight of fabric, written owf, sets the dye amount. Auxiliaries such as salt, alkali, levelling agents and sequestering agents are often dosed in grams per litre. Exact values depend on dye class (reactive, disperse, vat and others) and the machine, so rely on your validated recipes and supplier technical sheets.
Common mistakes and ERP notes
Typical errors are weighing the fabric after pre-treatment moisture changes, reusing a recipe for a different fabric weight, and losing track of corrections. In an ERP or MES, the batch should link to the production order, the issued dyestuff lots and the finished quantity. That gives lot traceability for colourfast or shade complaints and lets cost per kilogram of dyeing be calculated from actual chemicals used.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does owf mean?
It means on weight of fabric. A dye dose of 2 percent owf on a 400 kg batch means 8 kg of dyestuff. It is the standard way to set dyestuff amounts for exhaust dyeing.
Why record dyestuff lot numbers?
Dyestuff strength can vary between supplier lots. Recording lot numbers helps explain shade differences between batches and supports traceability if a colourfastness problem appears later.
What is a lab dip?
A lab dip is a small laboratory dyeing of the target colour that the buyer approves. The bulk dye recipe is developed from it, so the lab dip reference should be noted on every production batch card.
Does the template calculate quantities?
It records them. Calculate quantities by hand or in your own recipe software, then enter the figures in the exported tables. Keep the calculation basis, owf or grams per litre, written beside each line.
If your dyehouse batch data lives on paper cards, we can look at capturing it against production orders in your ERP.
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