Safo-Ankama, K. & Akrofi, M. (2013). DEVELOPMENT OF AUTOMATED DYEING MACHINE (BOAFO) FOR SMALL SCALE DYERS, BATIK, TIE AND DYE IN GHANA

Hand craft dyeing processes has been with traditional batik makers, tie dye producers for centuries coupled with indigenous techniques without any major technological advancement in their dyeing processes. These indigenous techniques most of the time result in varied dyeing defects. This project seeks to develop an automated dyeing machine (Boafo) for small scale dyers, batik, tie and dye in Ghana. The experimental approach was used in execution   and testing of the machine. Findings revealed that the machine (Boafo) offers minimum handling of chemicals and fabric by operator. This speeds up production rate of a given time and maintains calendaring lustre of fabric even after dyeing process, thus improve performance in the dyeing methods adopted by local craft, small scale industries and institutions working in the domain of dyeing textile fabrics.