Setup, Compatibility & Care
Setup Instructions
Using the Dylon All-in-1 Dye Pod is designed to be straightforward:
- Prepare Machine: Ensure your washing machine drum is empty and clean.
- Dampen Fabric: Make sure the fabric you intend to dye is clean and damp. Place it evenly into the washing machine drum.
- Position Pod: Remove the outer sleeve and peel off the lid of the dye pod. Place the open pod upright directly on top of the fabric inside the drum.
- Select Cycle: Choose a full wash cycle (e.g., cotton cycle) at 30°C or 40°C.
Compatibility
- Suitable Fabrics: This dye is specifically formulated for natural fabrics such as cotton, linen, and viscose. For best and most vibrant results, use on these materials.
- Mixed Fibers: Fabrics that are a blend of natural fibers and synthetics (e.g., cotton-polyester blends) will absorb the dye but achieve lighter, more pastel shades. The synthetic portion of the fabric will not dye.
- Unsuitable Fabrics: Pure synthetic fabrics (e.g., 100% polyester, acrylic, nylon) will not dye at all with this product. This also applies to wool, silk, and special finishes (e.g., waterproofing).
- Washing Machine Compatibility: Compatible with all standard front-loading and top-loading domestic washing machines.
Care & Maintenance After Dyeing
- Post-Dye Wash: After the dyeing process (which includes the second wash cycle with detergent), it's recommended to wash the newly dyed items separately for the first few washes to remove any excess dye and prevent color transfer to other garments.
- Machine Cleaning: While the second wash cycle with detergent helps clean the machine, it's good practice to run an empty wash cycle (e.g., 40°C with a small amount of detergent) after dyeing, especially if you have a light-colored drum seal, to ensure no dye residue remains for subsequent laundry loads.