Powder dye

• Gloves (disposable)
• Container (basin, pot, sink or washing machine)
• Spatula or spoon for stirring
• One sachet of Aybel dye
• One sachet of Fiske fixative (optional)
• 20 g of salt per tincture packet
• 200 ml of hot water to dissolve the dye powder
• 50 ml vinegar (only for dyeing wool, polyamide/Nylon or silk)
• A small corner of fabric on which to test
• Washed and cleaned fabrics or garments to be dyed

Put on gloves and add the contents of an Aybel dye packet to the hot water, stirring and adding the salt (and vinegar if necessary). Stir the solution until no lumps or grains of salt are visible. Dip the test fabric and let it absorb the colour for 5 minutes, then rinse with cold water. If the result is satisfactory, proceed by adding the solution to the chosen dye container and mix.

• Fill a bucket or tub with lukewarm water in which the fabric can move freely. The temperature of the water is critical to the result. Therefore, choose the maximum temperature allowed for the fabric. At low temperatures the result will be lighter or the color components may adhere less well.
• Evenly wet the garment or fabric to be dyed and immerse it completely in the dye bath.
• Stir well and regularly for about 1 hour, making sure the fabric is well soaked and the color reaches every part of it.
• Remove the garment from the color bath and proceed by rinsing it well until the water is completely clear.
• If you choose to use Fiske fixing agent, add it to the final rinse water and let it soak for about 30 minutes.
• Allow the fabric to drain and air dry (not on the radiator or stove).

• Evenly wet the garment or fabric to be dyed and place it in the drum of the washing machine.
• Pour the previously prepared solution into the washing machine detergent tub.
• If you choose to use Fiske fixing agent, add it to the softener tray.
• Choose a wash program of about 2 hours at the highest possible temperature for the fabric. The higher the temperature during dyeing, the better the color will develop. At low temperatures, the result may be lighter or the color may deviate.
• Start the washing program.
• After dyeing, wear disposable gloves and remove any dye residue with a damp cloth from the rubber parts of the washing machine and the detergent tray.
• Allow the fabric to drain and air dry (not on the radiator or stove).
• Finally, an additional wash/rinse program can be run to remove possible color residue from the plumbing of the washing machine.