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Dylon Multi-Purpose Dye is suitable for dyeing natural fabrics, nylon and Lycra. It can also be used to dye plastic buttons and other plastic items.NOT recommended for polyester, acrylic or...
Dylon Multi-Purpose Dye is suitable for dyeing natural fabrics, nylon and Lycra. It can also be used to dye plastic buttons and other plastic items.NOT recommended for polyester, acrylic or acetate fabrics. Multipurpose Dye is ideal for dyeing costumes and props for all types of theatrical productions.
Available in a range of colours, each tin contains 500g of dye powder. 5g of dye powder is sufficient to dye up to 250g/8oz dry weight fabric.
Suitable for cotton, linen, viscose, wool, silk, nylon and Lycra/elastane.
NOT for pure synthetics (except nylon), polyester/wool mixtures, or fabrics with special finishes.
Multi-Purpose Dye is not colourfast so garments should always be washed separately.
Instructions (Hand Method):
1. Weigh dry fabric. Wash fabric thoroughly even if new and leave damp.
2. Fill saucepan or similar heatproof container with enough hot water to cover article and allow easy movement during dyeing.
3. Wearing rubber gloves, dissolve dye powder in 500ml/1 pint of boiling water. Stir well.
4. Add solution to vessel with 30g/1oz salt, stirring well.
5. Put in clean, damp article and raise temperature to simmer, then stir constantly for 20 minutes to ensure even dyeing.
6. Rinse article until water runs clear. Results are not colourfast, so dyed garments should be turned inside out and washed separately.
7. Dry away from direct heat and sunlight.
Special Instructions for Wool (Hand Method):
Follow steps for 1 to 4 above.
5. Put in clean, damp, unfolded article. Bring slowly to a simmer and reduce heat at once. Stir gently for 10 minutes.
6. Remove article from dye and allow to cool before rinsing in lukewarm water, until water runs clear.
7. Dry away from direct heat and sunlight.
Instructions (Washing Machine Method):
For front loading automatic machines only. Do NOT dye wool or silk in a washing machine. Do NOT dye less than 500g of fabric or more than half the machines maximum load. DO NOT use economy or prewash programmes.
1. Weigh and wash the fabric and leave damp.
2. Wearing rubber gloves, add required amount of dye to drum of washing machine.
3. Add 60g salt per 500g fabric, covering the dye powder.
4. Place damp unfolded fabric into the machine. Set and run the longest, hottest wash cycle without prewash
5. Remove fabric and dry away from sunlight and direct heat.
6. Clean machine immediately by running the longest, hottest cycle with one cup of bleach.
7. Wash articles dyed with Multipurpose Dye separately. Reseal the tin immediately after use.
Instructions for plastic buttons and plastic accessories:
Suitable for all plastics including polyester.
1. Dissolve 5g of dye powder in 500ml boiling water.
2. Add plastic components (up to 125g can be submerged in 500ml water).
3. Dye for 10 minutes at the boil.
4. Rinse in cold water until water runs clear.
5. Plastic components should be regularly checked for distortion as they are dyed. The dyeing process should be stopped if the components start to distort.
Shipping cost:
Free Shipping for orders over $50. Under $50 shipping costs $5.
Delivery time:
2-7 business days. Rural areas 2-4 extra days.
Insurance & signatures:
Parcels are only insuranced if signature is selected. You can select no signature required but the parcel won't be insured in case of loss or theft.
Delivery address:
Work address or PO boxes prefered so the package can be signed for. Or home address if you'll be home.
Free Shipping for orders over $50. Under $50 shipping costs $5.
Delivery time:
2-7 business days. Rural areas 2-4 extra days.
Insurance & signatures:
Parcels are only insuranced if signature is selected. You can select no signature required but the parcel won't be insured in case of loss or theft.
Delivery address:
Work address or PO boxes prefered so the package can be signed for. Or home address if you'll be home.
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