Here's how easy it is: Dyeing with our fabric dyes - Simplicol

Here‘s how easy it is:
Dyeing with our fabric dyes
This dye is moderately colour-fast. That means: The dyed fabrics should be washed
separately at no more than 40°C. For colour-fast dyeing, use simplicol fabric true dye.
• The minimum dyeing temperature is 60°C.
• Dyeable fabrics are cotton, viscose, linen, wool, silk and polyamide that can be
washed at 60°C and hotter.
• Non-dyeable fabrics are pure synthetics made of polyester and acrylic.
This also applies to stitching in these materials. In addition: microfibres
(Gore-Tex, Symtex), fabric with down filling and Scotchgard treatment,
non-washable, heavily worn and PU-coated fabrics.
• Mixed weaves made of dyeable and non-dyeable fibres will receive a lighter shade.
The ratio of non-dyeable fibres should not exceed 50 %.
• Shade and fabric weight: The shades shown on the package label are the result you
will get if dyeing white fabric. Rule of thumb: The more fabric dyed with one package,
the lighter the end result will be. To achieve the desired shade, please determine the
dry weight of your fabric. As a reference guide, see the „How much does this weigh?“
table.
There are a broad variety of shades, which can be seen at www.simplicol.de.
• Light-coloured fabrics can be dyed in a darker colour. This creates a mixed shade.
• If dyeing jeans fabric, the typical jeans character will be lost because the fabric will
have a uniform colour.
• The fabric must be clean and stain-free. Please wash out softener, fabric starch,
and disinfection agents.
• Recommendation: We suggest wearing rubber gloves when handling the dye
powder or the dissolved dye mixture. Any colour residue remaining on appliances
used can be removed with a 5–10 % solution of chlorine bleach (DanKlorix).
simplicol dyes do not cause damage to the washing machine or the fabric.
There is no bleeding onto subsequent wash cycles.

Pflegeleicht
Selecting the shade
Once you know the weight of the fabric, you can select your desired shade. With one
package, you can create the following shades:
• If the fabric weighs up to 300 g, you will receive a deep shade.
• If the fabric weighs between 300 g and 600 g, a medium shade will be achieved.
• 600 g or more achieve softer shades. If your fabric weighs 600 g, and you wish to
have a deep shade, you will need two packages of simplicol.
Please remember: The colour black can only be achieved if you follow the instructions for deep
shades. The colour in the bottle and during the dyeing process may appear different than the
shade on the label. The final shade is not visible until after subsequent washing and drying.
Which dyeing method for which fabrics?
With the exception of wool, and very delicate silk (see the „Dyeing wool and delicate silk in
a pot“ section), all types of fabrics can be dyed in a washing machine, bowl or bucket.
Polyamide and silks that can be washed in the washing machine may be treated at 60°C –
even if manufacturer‘s instructions contradict.
Dyeing in the washing machine
• Maximum max °C fabric quantity is 1.800 g (dry weight), for voluminous fabrics such as terry cloth
and flannel 1.000 g (dry weight).
• Place the clean, damp fabric in the machine drum. Articles of clothing should be turned
inside out.
• Cut open one or more dye packets at the upper edge and place them on the fabric.
If dyeing silk, add an additional 750 ml vinegar (or approx. 150 ml vinegar essence (simplicol)
into the drum.
• Depending on the permissible fabric care temperature, select either 60°C or 95°C for
the dyeing cycle (for silk and polyamide, 60°C). Then select the „delicate“ or „gentle“
cycle – without prewash, and with maximum water level (if possible) and start the machine.
• Let the wash cycle run with all the rinse and spinning cycles.
• When finished, run a wash cycle with laundry detergent at 40°C. Remove the fabric and
bag from the machine. Done! From now on, wash separately at a maximum of 40°C.

Pflegeleicht
max °C
Dyeing in a bowl or bucket
Dyeing process description for 300 g fabric
• Please wear rubber gloves.
• For the deep shade, dissolve the entire contents of one bag in 6 litres of water (in plastic
bowl max °C or bucket) heated to 60°C. In the case of silk only, add 300 ml vinegar or 50 ml vinegar
essence (25 %).
• Submerse the clean fabric thoroughly.
• Allow to soak for approx. one hour, moving the fabric frequently.
• When finished, run a wash cycle at 40°C. From now on, wash separately at a maximum of
40°C. If you wish to dye 300 g fabric in a medium shade, use only half of the contents of
one packet, but the same amount of vinegar.
Dyeing wool and delicate
silk in a pot
This method has been specifically developed for wool and wool mixtures, as well as delicate
silk, which cannot be washed in the washing machine, or be treated using the bowl/bucket
method. You can dye at 60°C and hotter, even if manufacturer‘s instructions contradict.
The key is keeping the dye mixture moving gently and avoiding sudden temperature changes.
However, it is still important to remember: As with washing wools, the risk of shrinking and
matting remains when dyeing wools. Therefore, do not dye extremely delicate wools such as
mohair, cashmere, angora. Dyeing process description for 300 g fabric:
• Please wear rubber gloves.
• Fill an appropriately-sized cooking pot with 6 litres of lukewarm water.
• For a deeper shade, stir in and dissolve the entire contents of a packet. For a medium
shade, use only half.
• Add 300 ml vinegar or 50 ml vinegar essence (25 %).
• Submerse the clean fabric thoroughly.
• Using a medium heat setting, heat the dye mixture, stirring gently, until the fabric
begins to absorb the colour. If using a preserving thermometer:
the mixture must be heated to at least 60°C.
• Keep the temperature and continue dyeing for approximately one hour. Stir often, so
the colour is transferred evenly.
• Remove the pot from the heat and allow to cool, stirring occasionally.
• Once the dyeing mixture is cooled to lukewarm, carefully rinse the fabric with warm water.
From now on, wash separately at a maximum of 40°C.

How much does this weigh?
Duvet cover
600 g
Jeans/
trousers (M)
600 g
Blouse
200 g
Bed sheet
600 g
Jacket
600 g
Shirt
200 g
Pillow case
150 g
Cotton
jumper
600 g
T-shirt
100 g
Hand towel
200 g
Dress
600 g
Table cloth*
400 g
Skirt
300 g
* average dry weight for
160 x 120 cm