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FAQ - Answers to frequently asked questions
FAQ
General information
- Do dyed textiles transfer their dye to other items in the laundry?
- How long does the textile dye last?
- Can I safely wash light-coloured items after dyeing with dark colours?
- Are there any materials that cannot be dyed using simplicol textile dyes?
- Can I use the different simplicol dye series together?
- Can I mix textile dyes to create a new colour shade?
- I cannot find a particular colour in the shops. Where else can I buy it?
- When should I dye in the washing machine and when should I use a bucket, bowl, or pot?
- How do I dye in a bowl or bucket?
- How do I dye textiles in the washing machine?
- What temperature do I use when dyeing?
- Does any residual dye remain in the machine? Will any residual dye be transferred to subsequent wash cycles?
- Does dyeing damage the washing machine?
- Which simplicol textile dye should I use?
- How much does a pair of trousers, a pair of jeans, a hand towel, or a bath towel weigh?
- What do I need to know if I want to properly dye my clothing?
- Can dyed clothing be tumble-dried and ironed?
Questions about dyeing: How do I dye that?
- Can I dye greyed lingerie?
- Can I apply simplicol dyes with a paintbrush or spray them on?
- Can I dye clothing that has been discoloured by a detergent that contains chlorine, or by hair or other bleach?
- How do I use the fixative for Textile Dye expert?
- Do I have to add fixative when dyeing?
- Do I have to add salt when dyeing?
- I would like to do batik. Which simplicol dye should I use?
- Can down or microfibre clothing be dyed?
- Can I dye cashmere, angora, and merino wool?
- Dyeing silk
- Dyeing balls of wool, knitting yarn
- Dyeing woollen clothing
- How do I dye wool and silk?
- Can I dye polyester, polyacrylic, or polyamide, such as a wedding dress?
- What should I be aware of when dyeing flannelette bedding or terry cloth?
- I would like to redye bedding and hand towels. What colour should I use?
- Can I redye patterned fabric?
- Can I redye coloured fabric with a different colour?
- I would like to dye faded black jeans and T-shirts back to their original deep black. Which dye should I use for this?
- Can I dye jeans? Will the typical appearance of jeans be retained?
- Which simplicol textile dye should I use for which fabric?
Problems and solutions
- The original colour of the new textile I have bought bleeds. Can I fix it using the Colour Fixative expert?
- My washing machine is discoloured after dying. What can I do about it?
- How can I remove simplicol dye from my hands?
- During dyeing, the stitching did not absorb the colour. It remained white. Why is this?
- Why is my dyed textile blotchy?
- Why does my dyed item not match the colour shade on the packaging?
