The ABSORPTION COLD DYEING METHOD is suitable for dyeing and painting on fabric, to achieve solid color effect, various color shades effect and shibori/tiedye effect.
It's a very low water and zero energy consumption process.ia.
This method requires a lower amount of dye bath compared to steam and cold dyeing. The excess dye from the dyeing process can be reused with the same intesity. Color sets on the fabric by oxidation in contact with air.
The suitable products for cold dyeing method are: Acquerello and Tempera.
φhillacolor Acquerello are concentrated liquid colors that can be used pure or diluted in water for lighter color nuances.
The product is 150 ml of concentrated water-based dyes pre-extracted from natural sources. Before dyeing you need to dilute the product in a water solution. The amount of concentrate color to be dissolved in water is depending on the color intensity, light medium or dark, you want to achieve and is calculated based off a percentage of the quantity of water required for the dye bath. Before dilution you need to calculate the amount of water of your dye bath.
For the right percentage we suggest to follow the cold dye/paint colors dosing chart.
For best result the dye color has to completely soak without excess of water.
EXAMPLE: to dye 100 gr of slightly lightweight fabric (scarf) with Acquerello Acqua you need approx 200 ml of water for the dye bath (total water), of which 80 ml of concentrated liquid dye (40% of total water as per the dye colors dosing chart) and 125 ml of water.
Before starting any dyeing process, it is necessary to prepare the skeins following the instructions about the etching.
Get a jar or a container with closure (if possible) that may contains a skein (50 gr) of at least 500 ml.
Leave the skein soaking in water at room temperature for 10 minutes minimum. For each skein (50 gr) 400 ml of liquid is required.
Open the Acquerelli jar and mix the content.
Dark shade: 50 ml.- 60 ml. of colour - 350 ml. - 340 ml. lukewarm water
Medium shade: 30 ml. - 40 ml. of colour - 370 ml. - 360 ml. lukewarm water
Light shade: 10 ml. - 20 ml. of colour - 390 ml. - 380 ml. lukewarm water
EXAMPLE:
Light shade example: get the jar and mix 15 ml of selected natural colour with 385 ml. of lukewarm water and put the wet skein previously etched. Close the jar and allow to rest for at least 24 hours. It is recommended to move the jar inner side occasionally. Remove the skein and carefully squeeze it and allow to dry. Wash carefully with cold water when dry. The remaining colour in the jar may be used for a following dye bath by adding the quantity of water and colour required to reach 400 ml.
Storage
φhillacolor natural dyes are organic. Since they do not contain chemical additives or preservatives, they expire in about 6 months. Store in a cool and dry place. Once opened, keep the container tightly closed, use in short time and if possible store in the fridge.
Color fastness
Is the material’s color’s resistance to fading or running to various external factors, like washing, sun exposure, friction, perspiration, humidity. The color’s resistance to washing and use is higher than to the light exposure. The color fastness of our products is 3/4 on 5.
Maintenance of fabrics
Keep the natural dyed fabrics and clothes far from direct sunlight, gently hand or machine wash at temperature 30° or lower, with mild neutral detergent and gentle spin, dry iron on the reverse side.