Procion MX dyes are “cold water dyes” that are fixed chemically instead of with heat. This unique property sets Procion MX apart from all other dyes and establishes them as the undisputed king of backyard dyeing, batik and tie dye.
Because Procion MX dyes can be used away from the stovetop, they are also the ideal colors for shibori, ice dyeing, tub and low water immersion dyeing, printing, direct painting and other “alternative” dye applications. As a fiber-reactive dye, Procion MX forms a strong covalent bond with cellulosic fibers, making it the most permanent and washfast of all dyestuffs. Mix the concentrated dye powder with tap water to create the most vibrant colors possible for cotton, linen and other plant-based fabrics (may also be used with protein fibers if acidified).
Procion MX dyes are typically used with a soda ash fixative, which can be added directly to the dye bath or used to pretreat the fabric as in tie dyeing and other “batch setting” techniques.
🔷 WHAT AMOUNTS OF PROCION MX DO I NEED FOR DYEING?
A small container (18,71 g) dyes approx. 500g of dry fabric. Please note that you need more dye for very bright colors and less for pastel color tones. Black requires the double amount.
🔷 COLD DYE WITH PROCION MX?
Unlike the usual 'hot water textile dyes', Procion MX-Dyes are fixed chemically and not with heat. Thanks to this unique property, Procion MX can be used for all modern dye techniques - e.g. for batik or the very popular tie dye. Along with Procion MX Textile Dye, all you need is a dye activator = soda (sodium carbonate) and salt.
Here's a short summary of the chemical process:
When the textile dye penetrates the fibre together with soda and salt, a permanent bond is created. As a fibre-reactive dye, Procion MX bonds with the fibre on the molecular level and becomes a chemical part of the fabric. That makes this dye really washfast.
🔷 DYEING OF SILK OR SYNTHETIC FIBRES?
▪ We do not recommend Procion MX for protein fibres (silk, feathers, wool etc.). Experienced dyers can also dye silk with Procion MX, however the color tones will not be identical to the dye results on cellulose fibres. Replace soda with vinegar or baking soda. Animal wool cannot be dyed with Procion MX.
▪ Synthetic fibres, such as polyester, polyacrylic or polyamide cannot be dyed with Procion MX either.
🔷 MORE INFORMATION?
See the resources below for instructions, color mixing guides and other:
▪ Instructions
▪ Color Wheel Mixing Chart
▪ Color Formula Guide
Danger warnings:
Use product with care. Always read label and warnings before use.
Caution
May cause allergic skin reactions.
Causes severe eye irritation. Wear eye protection. If medical advice is required, have packaging or label ready.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Read label before use.
Avoid release into the environment.
Dispose of content/container according to local regulations.
