The sodium alginate has an impressive thickening ability makes it a great compound for dyeing as well as textile and printing. It offers fabric a slinky appearance and makes the dye in it hold on longer. This means that with sodium alginate colors in fabrics do not fade easily.
Sodium alginate, when used for printing, can alter the dyeing reaction in a good way. It can actually make the fabric smooth with brighter colors. The great thing about this compound is that it is suitable with diverse textiles including synthetic fiber, silk, cotton, and wool