What kind of dye is procion?

cold water dyes
Procion MX dyes are fibre-reactive cold water dyes. They are fixed chemically instead of with heat. They are perfect for tie-dye, batik, shibori, ice dyeing, bucket and low water immersion dyeing, printing, direct painting and other dye applications.

Which dye is best for fabric?

• BEST OVERALL: Rit All-Purpose Powder Dye.
• RUNNER UP: Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye.
• BEST FOR COTTON AND LINEN: Jacquard Procion MX Fiber Reactive Dye.
• BEST FOR SILK AND WOOL: Jacquard Acid Dyes.
• BEST FOR POLYESTER: Jacquard Products iDye Fabric Dye.
• BEST FOR BLENDED FABRICS: Rit DyeMore Liquid Dye.

How long does procion MX dye last?

The big dye retailers suggest that their Procion MX dye powders will stay good for one to two years after purchase.

Are procion dyes low impact?

The dye bonds directly with the molecules in the fiber, so nothing washes out once dyed properly. These dyes are referred to as Low Impact. The only heavy metal found in Procion dyes is copper in the color Turquoise and any blends that use Turquoise.

Can you use procion dye without soda ash?

However, if almost all of the dye is washing out, you have a real problem. Maybe you left out the soda ash step. A friend of mine did that once, dyeing cotton with Procion MX dyes without any soda ash at all. You can use anywhere from one-third to one cup of soda ash per gallon of water.

Which dye is the best dye?

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Does procion dye fade?

Fiber Reactive dyes form a chemical bond with the fibers and have excellent wash fastness and good light fastness. This means that after the initial washing out process, the dye will not fade with subsequent washings.

Which dye is the most permanent?

Fiber Reactive Dyes
…that on natural fibers, Fiber Reactive Dyes are considered more permanent than most any other type of dye? Fiber Reactive dyes actually have a chemical reaction in the presence of a Ph altering “fixative” like Soda Ash, causing them to form a chemical bond and become a physical part of the fiber molecule.

Why are chemical dyes bad?

They have been shown to have carcinogens, as they are made with many chemicals. Textile dyes can also cause allergies such as contact dermatitis and respiratory diseases, allergic reaction in eyes, skin irritation, and irritation to mucous membrane and the upper respiratory tract.

Is Borax same as soda ash?

Washing soda or soda ash is the common name for sodium carbonate, this naturally occurring mineral carries the formula Na2CO3. Borax on the other hand has a slightly different chemical composition of sodium tetraborate or Na2B4O7.