What are Natural Dye Extracts and Why Use Them for Dyeing? Natural dye extracts are a popular alternative to raw plant materials. Fibrecrafts Natural Dye Extracts provide efficiency, consistency, and professional results in textile dyeing projects: Concentrated Purity: The refined powders are produced from natural dyestuffs, including roots, barks, leaves, flowers and cochineal insects. The […]
Category Archives: Dyes & Dyeing
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Aug
Aug
Double Dyeing Silk / Viscose Devore Velvet with Acid & Procion MX Dyes Silk/viscose devore velvet can be dyed in two contrasting colours by taking advantage of the different fibres in the fabric. Procion MX Fibre Reactive dyes colour the viscose pile, while Acid dyes colour the silk backing. Dyeing the fabric in two separate […]
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Jul
Jul
How to Get the Best from Natural Dyes Natural dyeing is as much about discovery as it is about understanding the process. Small variations in water, fibre, temperature and dye concentration can produce beautifully unique results, which is part of its enduring appeal. It isn’t about following rigid rules; it’s about understanding a few simple […]
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Jun
Jun
Whether you’re dyeing yarn, fabric, fibre, paper or clothing, one question comes up more than any other:Â “Why Is My Dye the Wrong Colour?”. Dozens of variables can influence the final colour. Some factors create subtle differences, while others can completely change the shade you achieve. Understanding these variables makes it much easier to produce colours […]
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Jun
Jun
You may have seen the abbreviation WOF used in textile dyeing and wondered what it means. Because textiles vary drastically in thickness, fibre type, and mass, dyers use a universal system called Weight of Fibre – WOF. WOF (Weight of Fibre) is the standard formula used to calculate dye quantities in textile dyeing. Here’s how […]
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Feb
Feb
What are Procion MX Dyes? Procion MX dyes, also known as fibre reactive dyes, are the best for dyeing cellulose (plant) fibres such as cotton, linen and sisal. These dyes can also be used on silk and wool, although protein fibres are coloured more effectively with acid dyes. If using Procion MX dyes on protein […]
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Nov
Nov
Deka Wash & Go dyes and Jacquard iDye for Natural Fabrics work in a very similar way to Dylon fabric dyes; they are simple to use and effective on cellulose fabrics. All three dyes can be used in a washing machine. Cellulose fabrics are made from natural fibres such as cotton, linen (flax), […]
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Oct
Oct
When you begin to learn about different dyes and dyeing techniques you will encounter many words that you have never come across before. This glossary of dyes and dyeing terms has been designed to provide a helpful summary. Looking for help solving a dyeing problem? Read our guide Why Is My Dye the Wrong Colour? […]
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Feb
Feb
Customer Andrea Hennessey has kindly sent us some photographs of a rug she was commissioned to make for a recently renovated chapel in France. Using the bespoke stained glass windows as her inspiration she set about hand-dyeing her wool yarn to match the colours as closely as possible. Andrea uses Fibrecrafts acid dyes for her […]
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Sep
Sep
Print with leaves found in the garden or out on a walk; explore, experiment and take notes! Creating these Botanical Prints is so satisfying as each experiment will give you a different result. You can find further information about this technique from our Blog post Botanical Printing – an overview or search the internet to […]