Mordant

A mordant or dye fixative is a substance used to set dyes on fabrics. It does this by forming a coordination complex with the dye, which then attaches to the fabric. It may be used for dyeing fabrics or for intensifying stains in cell or tissue preparations.

Although mordants are still used, especially by small batch dyers, they have been largely displaced in industry by substantive dyes.

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The art of mehndi — natural henna paste, patterns, and staining that lasts.

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