Where are you located? If you just want to send it to a dyer, it'd be a lot less of a hassle, a little more and almost guaranteed results (if you use a reputable dyer)
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Originally posted by michael_kard View PostI think this has been answered before, but I couldn't find it... What about wool?
I bought a beautiful dark navy Ann coat made of 100% wool. I haven't received it yet, but I think it would look much better black. is such an endeavor feasible?
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Originally posted by docus View PostYou can definitely dye wool, but you need to be aware that it's likely to shrink a bit. How much depends on the type of wool and the temperature. Also, you'd need quite a bit of dye to do a coat (although it's navy so already quite dark).
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My light blue scarf, is now a deep, rich and beautiful blue... I wanted it black!
The packet said black.. must I do it again? Does anyone have experience with this? I used the Dylon hand wash (velvet black), and because it was only one light garment the I used less water (thinking the mixture should be more concentrated) than the pack suggested.
I must say that the scarf was a super soft cotton cashmere mix, and it appears that the fabric is just as soft with a lovely sheen as before.
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Originally posted by lost53 View PostMy light blue scarf, is now a deep, rich and beautiful blue... I wanted it black!
The packet said black.. must I do it again? Does anyone have experience with this? I used the Dylon hand wash (velvet black), and because it was only one light garment the I used less water (thinking the mixture should be more concentrated) than the pack suggested.
I must say that the scarf was a super soft cotton cashmere mix, and it appears that the fabric is just as soft with a lovely sheen as before.
Also, check whether it's 100% wool, since certain other fibres in the mix, e.g. polyester, won't dye.
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Cotton and cashmere should both take dye with no problems. Whether the scarf will be black or not after dyeing it again depends on:
1.) the temperature of the water (the hotter the water the better the dye will take, but too much heat will make the scarf shrink and possibly felt)
2.) the amount of water
3.) the quantity of dye used
4.) the weight of the scarf
From here I couldn't say how those factors would balance up.
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Originally posted by Acid, Bitter and Sad View Postwonderful product, pretty easy and straightforward directions.
dyed a dark-colored cotton shirt, came out a beautiful black, no blue hues/undertones.
it's just like owning a new item.
I actually experiment a bit with the different colours and mix them.
I have used the antique grey many times and highly recommend it for a good dark grey colour.
..... usually find half a sachet gives the best colour without it being too matt/uniform.
Also used 50% blue / 50% grey for a good mix.you can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter...
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