Frequently Asked Questions
Dyeing is not recommended, these fibres are too fragile and cannot withstand prolonged contact with hot water.
YES, dyeing is possible for up to 10% elastane.
Dyeing is possible if the percentage of cotton is higher (at least 50% cotton), but you should bear in mind that the colour will come out much lighter than the colour chart, with a probable mottled appearance (original colour + dyed colour).
Polyester, acrylic and chlorofibre fibres are industrially dyed before weaving and can’t be dyed. In addition, they can’t withstand high temperatures, causing the fibre to irreversibly shrink and wrinkle.
Yes, but the fabric must be bleached first to remove the original colour and make it “neutral”. Please note, some colourfast colours such as indigo blues, emerald green and some reds can’t be bleached.
NO, salt is already included in the product.
YES, but the final colour will depend on the starting colour of the fabric and the quality of the material (cotton, linen, silk, viscose). This is the rule for adding colours but it varies depending on the composition of the fabric and its age:
Examples:
Red + Blue = Purple
Blue + Yellow = Green
Red + Yellow = Orange
Dyeing in a “LAUNDROMAT” is strictly not recommended because the times of these machines are often too short (less than 45 minutes) and the capacities too high to achieve the balance between the quantity of water and dye.
NO, the second wash, recommended in the dye instructions, cleans the machine and removes excess dyes from the clothing. Your machine is ready for laundry, but we recommend that you do 1 or 2 dark washes after dyeing.
The important thing is not to exceed half of the washing machine’s capacity (e.g. for a 5 kg machine, only dye 1.5 to 2 kg of laundry), because dyeing more than this can cause staining or mottling.
However, it should be noted that in the case of dyeing large volumes, even if we follow the same operating procedure and the same number of cases per machine, we often obtain a difference in colour between the different baths, beyond our control.
YES, you can of course mix the colours together but we advise you to stay within the same range of dyes.
Examples:
INDIGO: 1 Royal Blue + 1 Blue Jeans for 400 g of cotton.
Dyeing wool is not recommended if you aren’t familiar with this natural material, which can only be washed by hand.
Dyeing these garments is strongly discouraged, due to the “Dry Clean” care instructions, which prohibit prolonged soaking in hot water. What’s more, it’s impossible to have a pan big enough for the fabric to be immersed in, so there’s a risk of stains or mottling.
This doesn’t matter, but for thick clothing (jeans, etc.), we recommend dyeing them “INSIDE OUT” for better results.
We strongly recommend that you wash new fabric at least two or three times before dyeing it to remove the primers preventing the build-up of dyes. They may also cause stains or mottling.
NO, there is no need to worry. Salt can’t dirty or damage your machine.
It permanently sets the colour
The dye can’t be considered as a stain repellent because its covering power is not localised but uniform on a fabric. As a result, bleach stains or significant colour differences may reappear lighter or darker after dyeing.
We have 2 tips for you: Either cover the stains with a black, navy blue or brown marker and dye the garment black, navy blue or brown. This solution works for small localised stains. Or bleach the stained fabric to make it “neutral” and then re-dye it.