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Title: DYLON: Which sort to use... and which sort NOT to use
Post by: glossywhite on Tue, 20 March 2012, 18:16:44

So I bought some Dylon "Machine Dye" today, and it was a total failure. I tried three sample caps, and they didn't take the dye, not even slightly. Here is the dye to avoid: http://www.dylon.co.uk/product.php?alias=fabric-dye-for-machine-use

The Dylon you need is of the "multi purpose" type: http://www.dylon.co.uk/product.php?alias=industrial-products&products=product-info&alias-product=multi-purpose-dye-500g

Although, I cannot seem to find it in smaller quantities than 500g, which @ £60+ is just too much. It seems there is no capsules of the old fashioned "DYLON" that was a simple round capsule; it's now purpose specific dyes, and the one I bought DOES NOT take to plastics well - this one - AVOID: http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/dylon-dye-fabric-ocean-blue-200g/invt/0173155/?htxt=J2%2BPmELz8WnMg8V6jGSNXZgdswrOjUorA73LzHXI9mfNhFf3bmG3T1o86wlo5ckBByJ2XIOCO%2Bxg%0AJYiVCRTD4A%3D%3D

Does anyone know of any sources for the older type capsules such as these, in the UK?

(http://storage.canalblog.com/21/36/743526/64578313.jpg)

Any further information on DYLON which works, or specifics of the "Rit" brand dye that has successfully been used, and sources for UK buyers, greatly appreciated indeed.

Title: DYLON: Which sort to use... and which sort NOT to use
Post by: daerid on Tue, 20 March 2012, 18:24:40

[video=youtube;Z9lg6HqJeY0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9lg6HqJeY0[/video]

Title: DYLON: Which sort to use... and which sort NOT to use
Post by: jonnybastard on Tue, 20 March 2012, 20:21:20

That's the first thing that came to mind after seeing the thread title hahaha

(http://i.imgur.com/dIJpM.gif)