This document discusses different types of colouring materials used for dyeing textiles, including dyes, pigments, and lakes. It describes the key components of dye structures - the chromophore, chromogen, and auxochrome. Dyes can be classified in several ways, including by their source (natural vs synthetic), chemical structure, field of application, ionic nature, and solubility in water. The document provides examples of common chromophores, chromogens, auxochromes, and dye classifications.