Cold water dye for natural fabrics
Color: Lilac
Contents: 18.71 grams, suitable for about 0.45 kg of dry matter
To get very bright colors you need more dye, for pastel colors less)
Activate by: Soda Ash Fixative
Procion MX dyes are “cold water dyes” that are fixed by a chemical reaction (with Soda Ash Fixative) rather than by heat.
Because these dyes do not have to be used on a heat source, compared to other types of dyes, there is a wider range of techniques that can be used:
Techniques:
- Tie dye
- Dyeing (dipping)
- Batik
- Screen Printing
- Apply directly
- Ombré dyeing
- Sprinkle dyeing
- Ice dyeing
- And more…
Suitable for the following natural fabrics:
- Cotton
- Linen
- Canvas
- Hemp
- Jute
- Ramie
- Sisal
- Paper
- Rayon
- Silk (here, do not fix with Soda Ash, but with vinegar)
- And more…
Useful documents:
Instructions Procion MX Dye (English).
ProcionMX_Technical-Info-Chart (English)
Mixing Colors – Chart (English)
Color formulas – Chart (English)
Making your own textile steamer instructions (English)
Safe use:
- Wear rubber gloves and use a mask to avoid inhaling the dust.
- Try to spread as little dust as possible. Use in a well-ventilated area.
- Keeps out of reach of children.