Setup, Compatibility & Care
Setup:
Setting up the Dylon All-in-1 Dye Pod is straightforward due to its integrated design.
- Preparation: Ensure your washing machine drum is empty and clean. Prepare your fabric by ensuring it is clean and damp. Weigh the fabric to ensure it's within the recommended limits (up to 1.8kg for lighter shades, 600g for full shade).
- Placement: Place the damp fabric into the washing machine drum. Remove the sleeve and peel off the lid of the dye pod. Place the open dye pod directly on top of the fabric in the drum. Do not empty the contents.
Compatibility:
- Fabrics: Most suitable for natural fibers including cotton, linen, and viscose. These fabrics will absorb the dye most effectively, yielding true-to-color results.
- Synthetic Blends: Fabrics containing synthetic fibers (e.g., polyester-cotton blends) will dye to lighter shades than pure natural fibers, as the synthetic component does not absorb the dye.
- Pure Synthetics: Fabrics made of 100% synthetic materials such as polyester, acrylic, nylon, or certain waterproof/treated fabrics will not dye with this product.
- Washing Machine: Compatible with all standard front-loading and top-loading washing machines.
Care:
Proper care ensures the longevity of your dyed items and maintains your washing machine.
- After Dyeing: After the two required wash cycles, it is highly recommended to run an empty wash cycle (with a small amount of detergent) in your washing machine to thoroughly clean any residual dye from the drum and pipes. This prevents accidental staining of future laundry loads.
- First Washes: For the first 2-3 washes after dyeing, wash the newly dyed items separately or with similar dark colors to prevent any potential color bleeding onto other garments.
- Long-term Care: Wash dyed garments according to their fabric care label, typically using cool or warm water to help preserve the color. Avoid harsh detergents or bleaching agents that can strip color.