David T. Parkes is currently the Managing Director of Dyehouse Solutions International (www.dyehouses.com). He has over 40 years’ international experience in dyeing and finishing industries of all cellulosic fibres. He spent 30 years working for ICI Plc and Zeneca Plc, including working secondments involving residences in Italy (1 year), Turkey (1 year) and Indonesia (3 years). He has also travelled extensively across the industries of South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Germany, Spain, Portugal, France, Romania, Czechoslovakia, Belgium, South Africa, Mauritius, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and El Salvador. He has had over 60 papers published at international conferences and symposia. He has spent the last two years building up work experience in India and Pakistan, and is a regular contributor to the leading Asian publication “Colourage”.

He has been described as a resourceful, innovative and self-motivated Technical & Marketing Consultant with a proven reputation as a world-leading authority on reactive dyestuffs.

Publications/ Books/ Papers
He has had over 60 papers published at international conferences and symposia.

Articles Contributed

	Polyester microfibres
	Polyester Microfibres offer higher levels of value addition in the Textile Supply Chain. However, the large internal surface area, much larger than with conventional polyester fibres, poses particular problems to the processor. This applies especially to the chemical preparation and dyeing stages

	Yellowing of textiles on storage
	A pair of white polyester Ladies’ trousers which had been packed with polypropylene film had partly changed to yellow on storage in the warehouse in Turkey. What could be the reason? And what could be done to prevent it?

	Washing - Off reactive dyes after dyeing: Shortening the process
	The basis for this article arises from a question by a prominent Turkish producer: “The rinsing and washing processes in my dyehouse are too long. Is there any way that we can utilise our existing machinery to improve the efficiency and reduce the rinsing time without compromising fastness properties? Our machine supplier is telling us that the latest Jet dyeing machines automatically reduce the washing – off time. Is this true?”

	Sustainable fashion
	What is Sustainable Fashion? Are YOU well dressed? Who is the "Green Consumer"? What is the "Green Consumer" buying or likely to buy? Where does the "Green Consumer" live? And what does all this mean to the Textile Processing and Garment Confection Industries

	The world of textiles: Sustainable fashion and ethical clothing
	In an earlier article, entitled "Sustainable Fashion" we approached the subject of the need for Textiles and Clothing to meet future demands for "Reduced Environmental Impact". The article concluded by asking readers if there was a need to take

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