If your
clothes have lost their vibrancy over time, you can reuse them by dyeing them
instead of buying new ones. Nowadays, consumption madness has given way to
sustainable fashion. Long-term use of clothes is critical, and dyeing them
again if they fade is important. Although the clothes dyeing process may seem
difficult, it is quite simple. It is possible to dye fabric easily with fabric
dye.
Fabric dye is a type of dye used for fabric
dyeing. Fabric dye changes the color of the fabric, making it more vibrant.
With fabric dye, you can revive faded fabrics by changing their color.
Fabric dyes
can be categorized as a liquid fabric dye, powder fabric dye, and
spray fabric dye. When it comes to fabric dye, Viktoria Fabric Dye
is the most preferred high-quality brand on the market.
Fabric dyeing
can be done with simple steps. You can choose the clothes you want to dye and
turn them into vibrant and colorful pieces in a short time.
In fabric
dyeing, the fabric to be dyed should consist of a single color. This way, the
fabric can be dyed as desired. For fabric dyeing, fabric dye, color fixative, a
washing machine or bucket can be preferred.
There are three different methods for fabric dyeing:
•
Washing
machine method
•
Boiling
method
•
Bucket
or sink method
In the fabric dyeing method with the washing machine, the following steps can be followed:
•
Pour
Viktoria powder fabric dye into a suitable container. Mix the fabric dye with
water.
•
Place
the fabric in the dye and soak it for about 15 minutes according to the
recommended temperature on the label.
•
After
this process, pour the mixture onto the fabric in the machine.
•
You
can use Viktoria Fabric Dye Fixative to fix the fabric dye. You can add the
fixative to the softener section. Start the washing after adding the fixative.
After the washing process is complete, you can dry the fabric.
You can dye
several pieces of fabric in the washing machine at the same time. 10 grams of
dye can dye 200 grams of dry fabric. A t-shirt is approximately 200 grams and a
pair of jeans is 400 grams. You can determine the amount of dye by calculating
accordingly. Temperature is important during the dyeing process in terms of
dyeing quality.
In the fabric
dyeing method with boiling, the fabric is placed in a pot that can move freely.
After filling the pot with water, add the powder fabric dye and the fabric.
After stirring for 10 minutes, you can leave the fabric in the water for 30
minutes to 1 hour.
In the bucket
or sink method of fabric dyeing, the fabric is placed in a bucket or sink filled
with water. The sink drain should be clogged. Then, the fabric dye is diluted
in another container. The fabric is placed in the water and stirred for about
10 minutes. Afterward, the fabric is left in the water for 30 minutes to 1
hour.
It's often
wondered how much dye should be used for fabric dyeing. 10 grams of Viktoria
Powder Fabric Dye can dye 200 grams of dry fabric. One t-shirt is
approximately 200 grams while a pair of jeans is 400 grams. You can calculate
how much dye you need based on this ratio.