2. • Space Dyeing: In this method, the yarn is dyed at intervals along its
length. For these two procedures- knit- deknit method and OPI Space-
Dye Applicator- are adopted. In the first method, the yarn is knitted
on either a circular or flat-bed knitting machine and the knitted cloth
is then dyed and subsequently, it is deknitted. Since the dye does not
readily penetrate the areas of the yarn where it crosses itself,
alternated dyed and undyed spaces appear. The OPI Space-Dye
Applicator technique produces multi-colored space- dyed yarns. The
yarns are dyed intermittently as they run at very high speeds through
spaced dyebaths. They are continuously subjected to shock waves
produced by compressed air having supersonic velocities.
