This document discusses dyeing and the dyeing process. It begins by defining dyeing as the process of adding color to textile materials like fibers, yarns, and fabrics using dyes and chemicals. It then describes the two primary types of dyes as natural dyes derived from plants and minerals, and synthetic dyes made in laboratories from sources like coal tar. The document outlines several dyeing methods including mass coloration, fiber dyeing, yarn dyeing, fabric dyeing, and continuous and garment dyeing. It also explains the three steps of the dyeing process as preparation, dyeing, and finishing.