Dylon

[cassa333]

I got some dylon to colour some curtains and the packet says hand wash.

That’s a bit of a swine as I wanted to to them in the washing machine.

Can I put the powder in the machine or does it HAVE to be done by hand?

Thanks

[bhg481]

I'm not familiar with the full instructions for Dylon but aren't dilution, times, temperatures and rinses critical. You'll have no control over those in a washing machine.

[Cloverjo]

I've never had a good result home-dying whatever method I use.
It's hard to get good coverage when done by hand, especially large items like curtains. If you do it in the machine the dye lingers and stains everything you wash afterwards.

[spathiphyllum]

https://www.dylon.co.uk/en/home/content/key-features/wash-and-dye-how-to-use.html

[ummmm]

I've always done it in the machine. Never dyed anything large though.

[chelle7272]

I use it in the machine, then run a couple of washes wtih an empty machine to clean it out.
Never anything larger than jeans though sorry

[cassa333]

OK Thank you.

I’ll do it by hand and hope for the best lol

[calmck]

Buy the dylon for machine wash dying. I have used many times very easy and no problems with colour staining future washes after following all instructions

[derek-33]

instructions are on the pack ?

[calmck]

Yes instructions on the pack and on leaflet inside. Very detailed and easy

[Souldarkness]

If it's hand dye you haven't got enough.... Even a pair of smallish curtains needs two boxes of machine dye. It also depends on the fabric only pure cotton or linen dye true. Always use a bit more than they say.