Instruction Guide
How to use our product
Group 1 Materials
Cotton
Linen
Silk
Rayon
Calico
Sisal
Jute
Group 2 Materials
Nylon
Wool
Mohair
Banlon
Cashmere
Lycra
Feathers
Instructions
Please follow the instructions below if you are using our product
Article dry weight
125g
250
Sachets of dye
½
1
Boiling water
3ℓ
6ℓ
Table salt
100g
200g
For Group 2 materials: In addition to the above instructions, add 30mℓ household vinegar to the solution.
a) Before dyeing, make sure of fabric type; not suitable for polyester or acrylic fabrics.
b) Any material to be dyed must be washed thoroughly prior to dyeing.
c) For wool, maximum temperature must not exceed75-80°C.
d) For poly-cotton mixtures, use 2 sachets of dye.
e) Dyed articles must always be washed separately.
f ) When dyeing over a darker colour, bleach the item first to achieve best results.
Method
Follow our step by step guide
- In a rust proof container dissolve dye completely in required amount of boiling water, then add salt and stir until dissolved.
- Immerse clean, wet article in solution. Simmer on stove for 20 minutes keeping article
submerged. - Rinse in cold water until article is clean.
Follow all above instructions, but don’t simmer on stove. (Cold dyeing yields lighter shades)
PLEASE NOTE:
Do not dye silk or wool in washing machine.
**Plastic parts on machine may become discoloured. After dyeing, thoroughly wash
machine with hot water, washing powder & 1 cup household bleach.
- Set machine on hottest and longest programme without pre-wash.
- **Dissolve dye in 500ml of boiling water, using not less than 2 sachets of dye and place in drum, or add dye solution to soap dispenser.
- Place clean, wet article in machine.
- Start machine and after approximately 2 minutes, add salt to soap dispenser.
- After washing cycle has completed, remove article.
For Group 2 materials: In addition to the above instructions, add a minimum of 80mℓ household vinegar.
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