Dylon Multi Purpose Hand & Machine Fabric Dye 500g Tin
DYLON Multi-Purpose Dye is suitable for dyeing natural fabrics, nylon and Lycra. It is also suitable for dyeing buttons and feathers.
Multi-Purpose Dye is ideal for dyeing costumes and props for all types of theatrical productions
- Suitable fabrics: 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. 

5g of powder is sufficient to dye up to 250g/8 oz dry weight fabric.
You will need:
30g / 1oz of salt
Rubber gloves
A saucepan
HAND METHOD: See special instructions for wool,
1. Wear rubber gloves
2. Weigh, wash and rinse articles. Strip colour if necessary with DYLON pre-dye
3. Fill vessel with sufficent hot water to cover article.
4. Dissolve dye in 500ml/1 pint boiling water (see chart on container for relevant quantities) and add to vessel.
5. Add60g/2oz of salt per 500g/1lb of fabric to the vessel and stir well ti dissolve.
6. Immerse the damp article in the solution and bring to the simmer(95`C) maintain at simmer for 20minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Rinse article until water runs clear. Dry away from direct heat and sunlight.
8.Wash articles dyed with Multi-Purpose Dye separately.
WOOL: Follow steps 1-5 above
6. Immerse the damp article and bring slowly to the simmer and turn off heat at once
7. Dye for 10 minutes, stirring gently
8. Remove article from vessel and allow to cool to romm temperature, before rinsing in lukewarm water until the water runs clear.
PLASTIC BUTTONS & ACCESSORIES:
Suitable for all plastics including polyester
1.Dissolve 5g of dye in 500ml/1 pint boiling water
2. Add plastic components (up to 125g/4oz if it can be submerged in 500ml/1 pint of water)
3. Dye for 10 minutes at the boil.
4. Rinse as per fabric
5. Plastic components should be regulary checked for distortion as they are dyed. The dyeing process should be stopped should the components start to distort.
WASHING MACHINE METHOD:
For fully automatic front-loading machines only. DO NOT dye wool or silk in the washing machine. DO NOT dye less than 500g/1lb of dry weight fabric or more than half the machines maximum wash load. DO NOT use economy or half load programmes.
1. Weigh and wash the fabric and leave damp
2. Wearing rubber gloves, add required amount of dye (see chart on container for relevant quantites) to drum of washing machine (not soap dispenser)3. Add 60g/2oz of salt per 500g/1lb of fabric being dyed, covering the dye powder
4. Place damp unfolded fabric into machine, set and run the longest, hottest wash cycle, without pre-wash
5. Remove the fabric from the machine and dry away form direct sunlight and heat
6. Clean machine immediately by running the longest, hottest wash with one cup of bleach
7. Wash articles dyed with Multi-Purpose Dye seperately.
NOTE: reseal the tin immediately after use.
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We are a family run business operating from the Midlands for over 50 years, with 4 generations currently working within our team.
We specialize in faux fur fabric, offering the largest selection in Europe, also offering a extensive selection of other fabrics and knitting yarns.
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