Vat dyes are a special type of dye mainly used for dyeing and printing cellulose fibers. The detailed explanation about vat dyes is as follows:

1. Definition: Vat dye is a type of dye that is insoluble in water. It is reduced to a soluble form in an alkaline solution, then applied to fibers, and finally oxidized to restore the insolubility of the dye on the fibers, achieving the purpose of dyeing.

2. * * Features * *:
-Insolubility: Vat dyes are insoluble in water under normal conditions.
-Solubility: Under alkaline conditions, reducing dyes can be reduced to a soluble form for easy dyeing.
-Oxidation regeneration: After dyeing, the dye restores its insolubility on the fibers through the oxidation process, fixing the color.
2. * * Application * *: Vat dyes are mainly used for dyeing and printing cellulose fibers (such as cotton, linen, etc.) because they can provide bright colors and good color fastness.

3. * * Classification * *: There are two types of vat dyes: soluble and insoluble. Soluble vat dyes can be directly applied during the dyeing process without the need for reduction steps.

4. Differences from other dyes: Compared with other types of dyes such as direct dyes, acid dyes, and dispersed dyes, vat dyes have unique dyeing mechanisms and superior properties, making them particularly suitable for dyeing cellulose fibers.

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