Jacquard Acid Dyes – 1/2oz / 14.17gm Single Bottle x1

Description

One jar of Jacquard Acid Dyes powder does about 900-905 grams of fabric, for darker colours please use the double. Can be used with the washing machine method or stove top method.

Acid dyes (the ‘acid’ is white vinegar or citric acid) are used to colour silk and wool and other protein fibres (as well as some nylons), and nothing does it better! Extremely brilliant and colourfast, Jacquard Acid Dyes are highly concentrated, powdered hot water dyes that produce level, uniform colour when immersion dyeing. They exhaust extremely well and won’t bleed or fade with washing. Of all the colourants in the world, acid dyes are known to produce the most vibrant colours of all, and Jacquard’s palette is unsurpassed both for quality and intensity. Use on protein fibres such as silk, wool, cashmere, alpaca, feathers, etc. and some nylons.

Instructions on how to use.

Washing Machine: Set to hot temperature and lowest level to cover fabric. Add the dye and agitate well. Add the fabric and 1/4 cup of vinegar. Let run through the washing cycle.

Stove top method: For wool yarn or small dye lots. Contents will dye Approx 900 grms of fiber, for darker colours please use the double. Prewash you yarn or fabric. Use about 9 litres of water for 450 gsm of fiber. Mix deye into hot water, Heat to near boil. Add fiber. Stir for 30min. Let cool. Rinse in warm water.

Avoid Eye contact, wear rubber gloves and suitable dusk mask. Use common sense and good housekeeping with dye powders. Avoid creating and breathing dust.

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