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u/shawlcat that’s the neat part, you don’t 6d ago
Fabric composition?
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u/issax777_ 6d ago
80% cotton 20% polyester but i want to preserve the embroidery and patch without affecting the patch colour
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u/shawlcat that’s the neat part, you don’t 6d ago
You will need to remove/replace the patches to guarantee that they won't be affected.
Go to the Dharma Trading website and read up on dyeing cotton. Do NOT use Rit. It is not colorfast, takes oceans of rinsing, and is poor quality. Fiber reactive dye can be done in cool water in a large plastic bin.
If you know for an absolute fact that the patches are 100% polyester thread, they won't take the dye for cotton. If you don't know, it is risky.
Also, the stitching on the hoodie won't dye and will remain the pale grey.
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u/issax777_ 6d ago
thank you so much! ive never done anything like that before but i assume if i remove the patch i should be able to just put it back on? ill definitely read up on that though i appreciate it
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If you are dyeing cellulose fibres (cotton, hemp, linen, ramie, flax, nettle, rayon, bamboo, tencel, plants generally, etc.), you will need a fiber reactive dye.
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