If the polyester comprises less than 35% of the material, use a standard fabric dye instead of a dispersed dye. Standard fabric dyes are easy to apply, as you typically need to soak the clothes in a tub with water and the dye. For 100% polyester and polyester blends, stick with dispersed dyes. 1. Buy a Synthetic Dye and Gather Supplies Will not color polyester. From Dylon's Machine Fabric Dye — Instructions: Instructions. The shade you achieve will depend on 3 things: 1. FABRIC TYPE. • Cotton, linen & viscose will dye to full shade. • Polyester/cotton & polyester/viscose mixes will dye to lighter shade. • Wool, silk, polyester, acrylic, nylon & fabric with special Use Dylon Hand Fabric Dye to easily revamp old garments such as t-shirts, shirts and skirts. This dye will breathe new life into natural fabrics including wool and silk giving them a splash of permanent colour. Dylon dye is the perfect solution to refreshing or changing the colour of your worn out textiles, and these small packs are great for 3 weeks ago I used Dylon Black Dye in my Zanussi front load Washing Machine. My jeans came out looking great BUT my washing machine has not been the same since. I followed the instructions for using the dye to the letter and ran the machine through a wash as recommended on the pack to clean out any remaining dye but I'm STILL 3 weeks later To dye nylon with Dylon, follow these steps: Preparation: Clean the nylon item and dampen it thoroughly. Dissolve the Dye: Dissolve the Dylon dye in hot water according to the package instructions. Dyeing: Submerge the nylon item in the dye bath and follow the recommended dyeing time. Step 1: First, choose the fabric you want to dye. For this method, use a polyester blend. If not, water or any liquid will soon cause your newly dyed polyester to lose its color. Step 2: Prepare all the supplies, including food colors, water, garments, a large bowl, & white vinegar. Truly disappointed. I needed to dye a 100% cotton light jacket only to revive the original olive green colour. I followed the instructions exactly as detailed in the small pamphlet that came with the product: 1 pod for an item weighing less than 600 g, washed and damp fabric, recommended wash cycle conditions, open pod on top of clothing, etc. Look for Rit All-Purpose Tint and Dye, or Tintex Easy Fabric Dye, or Dylon Multi Purpose Dye. (Dylon Multi Purpose Dye is the only type of Dylon dye that will work on your fiber blend; don't use Dylon Machine Dye, Dylon Hand Dye, Dylon Permanent Dye, or Dylon Cold Dye, all of which are fiber reactive dyes. You cannot dye nylon with Dylon Use a higher quality fabric for better results. Make sure your fabric is pre-washed before dyeing to avoid any unwanted surprises. Choose a mordant that is suitable for the fabric you are using. If you want a lighter colour, use less dye or less time in the dye bath. For a darker colour, use more dye or leave the fabric in the dye bath for longer. Discover DYLON Pre-Dye's range if you want to change the colour of something that has a pretty strong colour already. Removing colours is now possible! EreFJA.