Dyeing to a lighter colour, or changing from one strong colour to another, is only possible by using DYLON PRE-DYE first. When cycle is complete, remove the empty pod from the machine. Add washing detergent and run another cycle (same washing settings as the first).

The dyeing process with DYLON with 3 warm wash cycles consumes 60 liters of water. The production of a single pair of new jeans consumes about 8000 liters of water – primarily for the production of cotton and the irrigation of the fields. You can treat dyed fabrics just like new fabrics. The shade will last longer if you use a colour care detergent instead of an all-purpose detergent. Colour mixing rules apply, e.g., blue dye on a red fabric will result in purple. Patterns on the fabric may also still be visible after dyeing. Stains, faded areas or bleach marks may not always be covered by the dye. Remove fabric, add detergent and run empty cycle to remove any remaining traces of dye (at 40˚C or 60˚C).Yes, you can dye your clothes by hand, but only by using Dylon hand dye. Machine dye and wash and dye are therefore not suitable for dyeing by hand. Is it possible to dye faded fabrics after they’ve been through many wash cycles? Do the colour mixing rules still apply? Place damp, unfolded fabric into the washing machine drum. Always start with clean fabric (wash thoroughly, even if new, to remove stains or any finishes that cannot be seen).

NOT SUITABLE FOR: Wool, silk, fully synthetic fibres (polyester, acrylic, nylon) and fabrics with special finishes or membranes (e.g. ‘dry clean only’ ‘waterproofing’ or ‘fire retardant’, etc.) cannot be dyed. Dyed fabric is the same as a new item in terms of colour. It should be washed with similar-coloured textiles to minimize the risk of colour runs. Red fabrics for example should not be washed with white fabrics. Run full cotton cycle (avoid pre-wash, economy or half-load cycles). For best results, dye at 40˚C (the dye works at 30˚C if required by the fabric). The best results will be achieved on stain free, clean fabrics. Stains are not always covered when dyeing and may still be visible. For best results read full instructions and helpful hints before starting. The shade you will achieve depends on 3 things:Will DYLON harm my washing machine? Will dye residues remain in the washing machine after dyeing? Is it possible that dye residues will damage subsequent washes? Should any dye remain in the machine, run another empty cycle with detergent and a cup of household bleach in the drum.

Yes, after the first wash after dyeing you can put your dyed fabrics in the dryer. You can treat your DYLON dyed fabrics like any other coloured fabrics. Wool, silk, fully synthetic fibres (polyester, acrylic, nylon) and fabrics with special finishes or membranes (e.g. ‘dry clean only’ ‘waterproofing’ or ‘fire retardant’, etc.) cannot be dyed. Is it possible to do a whitewash after I have dyed something a dark colour with DYLON in my machine?