Faded black jeans. Bedding that has lost its colour. A stack of T-shirts that all look tired. You can make every one of them look new again with a single wash.
Dylon Machine Dye is an all-in-one pod. There is no mixing, no salt to measure and no stirring, because the washing machine does the work. You put the pod in the drum with your clothes, press start, and come back to a deep, even, permanent colour.
Watch it done first
Dylon's own video shows how simple it is.
Video: DYLON UK
What you need
One Dylon Machine Dye pod for every 600 g of dry fabric. That is roughly a pair of jeans.
An automatic washing machine with a 40°C cycle.
Your usual washing detergent, for the washes afterwards.
For jeans, bedding and bigger loads
Dylon Machine Fabric Dye
From KES 2,500 a pod
Everything is inside the pod, so there is nothing to measure or mix. One pod dyes 600 g of cotton, linen or viscose to the full shade shown on the pack.
Choose your colourStep by step
1. Weigh your fabric
Weigh it dry. One pod colours 600 g to full strength, so a heavier load needs a second pod.
2. Wash and dampen
The fabric must be clean. Stains and marks can show through the new colour. Leave it damp.
3. Load the machine
Put the damp fabric in the drum. Unwrap the pod and place it on top of the fabric, following the directions on the pack.
4. Run a full 40°C cycle
Choose a full cycle at 40°C. Do not use an economy programme or a pre-wash.
5. Wash again with detergent
When it finishes, add detergent and run the same cycle again to rinse away loose dye.
6. Clean the machine
Take your clothes out to dry, then run the machine empty with detergent so the next wash comes out clean.
Will it stain my machine?
Follow steps 5 and 6 and your machine will be ready for a normal wash. Wash your dyed items separately for the first few washes.
Which fabrics will take the dye?
| Fabric | Result |
|---|---|
| Cotton, linen, viscose, denim | Full, deep colour |
| Blends with a little synthetic fibre | A lighter shade, because only the natural fibres take the dye |
| Blends that are more than about 20% synthetic | Not recommended |
| Polyester, nylon, acrylic, Lycra | Will not dye |
Check the care label before you start. If it says cotton, linen or viscose, you are set.
Getting the colour you expect
Dye adds colour on top of what is already there. Blue dye on a yellow shirt gives green, so start with white or a pale fabric for a true shade.
To bring back faded black or navy, simply dye it the same colour again.
Seams are often sewn with polyester thread, which may stay its original colour.
Do not overfill the drum. The fabric needs room to move for an even result.
No automatic machine, or just one small item?
Use the bowl method instead. Read our guide to Dylon Hand Dye.
Bring the garment, choose the colour
Not sure which shade will work over your fabric? Bring the item to our shop on the 1st floor of Sarit Centre and we will help you choose.
Shop Dylon dyesOr call us on +254 798 316860
Always follow the instructions printed on your pack.
Prices correct at the time of writing.
