·For use in automatic front loading machines only.
· Suitable fabrics: cotton, linen, viscose and polyester/cotton mixes.
Lighter
shades on polyester mixes because pure synthetics DO NOT pick up dye.
· One pack will dye up to 500g / 1 lb dry weight fabric. Dyeing larger
amounts
(up to 1250g) will give a lighter colour.
You
will need:
· 500g / 1lb of salt
(regardless the number of packs used)
· Rubber gloves
Instructions:
1. Weigh dry fabric. Wash fabric thoroughly even if new to remove
stains or
dressings which may not be visible to the eye. Leave damp.
2. Wearing rubber gloves, empty dye into dry drum
(not soap dispenser or dispenser ball).
3. Add 500g/1lb of salt, covering area where dye was added.
Put in damp unfolded fabric.
4. Run 60°C colourfast cotton/ fast coloureds cycle without pre-wash.
5. When programme is finished, add wash powder and run through complete
hottest programme for the garment, 95°C if possible. If this is less than
95°C, remove garment when cycle is complete and run a 95°C programme
with detergent to ensure all dye is removed from machine.
6. Dry fabric away from direct heat and sunlight. If final wash-off
cycle was
below 95°C, wash separately for first couple of washes to remove any
excess dye.
