Hilarion Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 I ordered grey tights from Wear Moi, in the UK. But when I got them, "grey" turned out to be slate - more blue than grey. The fabric is 90% polyester/10% lycra, and shiny. I prefer to dress less conspicuously in class. It's impractical to return the tights, so I want to dye them a darker shade of gray. Do you have any suggestions as to a good brand of dye, and the procedures I should follow? Quote Link to comment
citibob Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 I think we use Rit dye for just about everything. It is widely available from drugstores, supermarkets, etc. Quote Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 Any commercial household dye will work. Those able to be used in washing machines are probably easiest. Follow package instructions. You can use black dye to produce grey by making a solution of lower saturation either by decreasing the amount of dye, or by increasing the amount of water. Rinse the tights in clear water immediately after dyeing. Dry. Quote Link to comment
Hilarion Posted November 27, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 Thanks! Yesterday I bought a box of Rit dye and got to work the moment I arrived home. It was a cinch. The results are drying in my livingroom even as I type. Happy Thanksgiving, one and all! Quote Link to comment
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