Instructions - Teintures textiles Haute couture Lightning - Teinture textile

Haute Couture dye is ready to use and very practical. An all-in-one box comes with dye, salt and fixer. Here is how to use it in your washing machine in 3 simple steps:

Weigh the fabric while it is still dry to ensure you have enough dye.
Carefully wash the fabric several times, especially if it is new, and check that its initial sheen has completely disappeared.
Put on rubber gloves, empty the contents of the sachet(s) into the drum (not in the detergent tray or directly onto the fabric).

Once you've poured the powder into the drum, gently shake the drum so that the powder passes through the holes in the drum to avoid contact between the powder and the fabric.
Turn the dry fabric inside out and put it into the machine without folding it.

Do a 40°C cotton wash straight away (without a prewash)..
Once finished, add laundry detergent and do another standard wash at 40°C for around 2 hours.
Remove the fabric, add laundry detergent and do another wash at 40°C to clean the machine.
Dry clothes without putting them in direct sunlight or a direct heat source

Safe for future washes. Does not damage washing machines or septic tanks. We cannot be held liable for any damage caused by using this product improperly.

A box of 350 g allows dyeing:
Dry fabric	Example	Shade
Up to 600 g	1 pair of jeans, 1 sweater, 1 bath towel..	Dark shade
From 600 g to 1200 g	1 bathrobe, 1 double duvet cover..	Medium shade
From 1200 g to 1800 g	1 coat, 2 curtains..	Light shade
Before dyeing, consider the original color of your textiles and the care instructions

EFFECTIVE

ECONOMICAL

EASY

LONG LASTING

Suitable for use with a 5-6kg washing machine.
This product cannot be used to dye wool, polyester, acrylic, nylon or specially treated fabrics (e.g. which require dry cleaning, are waterproof, etc.).
Dyeing cannot cover stains, faded areas or bleach marks.
You will get dark tones from cotton, linen and viscose.
You will get lighter shades from mixes of polyester/viscose (be aware of mixing colours).
This product does not dye polyester stitching.
Always read the label and be aware of the colour of your clothes before dyeing, e.g. blue on red turns purple, blue on yellow turns green.

After dyeing clothes, wash them either separately or with similar colours at least twice to get rid of any excess dye.
Only wash dark clothes in your machine the first time after using it to dye clothes.
Do not use more than 5 sachets of dye at a time. You are advised to dilute the dye with hot water before putting it in the drum..
Do not add any extra salt to the dye.
To ensure clothes are dyed evenly, do not load the washing machine more than half full when dyeing.

We cannot be held liable for any damage caused by using this product improperly.

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HAUTE COUTURE TEXTILE DYE FOR WOOL, SILK & POLYAMIDE

This textile dye range is available in many colors. Find them at your local retailer or on our website: www.hautecouturecolors.com Can be used by hand or in the washing machine (washing machine use is for polyamide only), with no risk to your fabrics or washing machine. The dye comes in a resealable jar. You do not have to use all the powder at once. If the jar is properly resealed and stored away from light and moisture, the powder can be preserved for a long time.

WHAT YOU CAN AND CANNOT DYE WITH THIS PRODUCT

WITH THIS PRODUCT YOU CAN DYE:: wool, silk, and polyamide.
WITH THIS PRODUCT YOU CANNOT DYE: : cotton, linen, viscose, jute. For these materials, use the Haute Couture textile dye range for cotton (33 trendy colors).
YOU ALSO CANNOT DYE: mohair, angora, cashmere, lambswool, delicate jerseys, garments made from wool blends with acrylic or polyester, 100% polyester, 100% acrylic, 100% acetate fabrics, chlorofibers, textiles labeled “dry clean only”, Scotchgard™-treated fabrics, waterproofed or quilted fabrics, ski wear, Gore-Tex® or microfiber garments, fleece pullovers, or clothing containing more than 5% elastane (risk of shrinkage or irreversible wrinkling). Polyester threads will retain their original color.

TIPS BEFORE AND AFTER USE

Always check the fabric composition (see above).
Use on clean (washed), even (stain-free), and untreated fabric (wash fabric 2 or 3 times before dyeing).
Consider the original fabric color, as dye colors mix. For example, dyeing blue fabric yellow will result in green..
Weigh the dry fabric to determine how much dye to use (more fabric = lighter color; less fabric = darker color).
Dosage: one 300-gram jar of dye allows you to dye 300–400 grams of fabric in a dark shade and 600–800 grams in a lighter shade.
The amount of fabric to dye should not exceed half of your washing machine’s drum capacity and should not be over 2 kg.
Always wear household gloves and an apron when using.
Read the instructions carefully before use and ensure proper ventilation if dyeing by hand.
Always wash dyed fabrics separately in lukewarm water using a “color-safe” detergent.

WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS
(for polyamide))

Carefully pour the powder into the bottom of the drum, and if possible, pass the powder through the drum holes to avoid direct contact between powder and fabric.
Add dry, clean fabric.
Set the longest and hottest cycle (minimum 80°C), no pre-wash, normal load. Set the spin cycle to the gentlest setting.
At the end of the cycle, remove the dyed fabric and dry away from sunlight or in a tumble dryer.
Run a regular empty cycle with detergent to rinse out any remaining dye residue.

HAND DYEING INSTRUCTIONS
(for wool, silk, and polyamide)

Pour the dye contents into a container with 1 liter of lukewarm water. Stir for a few minutes until completely dissolved.
Pour the solution into a heat-safe container, then add 7 to 10 liters of cold water.
Pre-wet the fabric in cold water and immerse it fully spread in the dye bath. While stirring constantly, heat until gently boiling and maintain a simmer for about 20 minutes.
Turn off the heat and continue stirring the fabric until the bath is nearly cold.
Remove the fabric and rinse in cold water until the water runs clear.
Dry away from sunlight.
Thoroughly clean the container and do not use it for food afterward.

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