• Gloves (disposable)
• Container (basin, pot, sink or washing machine)
• Spatula or mixing spoon
• One sachet of Aybel dye
• A sachet of Fiske fixative (optional)
• 20 g of salt per sachet of tincture
• 200 ml hot water
• 50 ml vinegar (only for dyeing wool, polyamide/Nylon or silk)
• A corner of fabric on which to do a test
• Washed and cleaned fabrics or garments to be dyed

Put on gloves and add the contents of an Aybel dye packet to the hot water, stirring and adding the salt (and vinegar if necessary). Stir the solution until no lumps or grains of salt are visible. Dip the test fabric and let it absorb the colour for 5 minutes, then rinse with cold water. If the result is satisfactory, proceed by adding the solution to the chosen dye container and mix.

• Fill a bucket or tub with lukewarm water in which the fabric can move freely. The temperature of the water is crucial for the result. Therefore, choose the maximum permissible temperature for the fabric. At low temperatures the result will be lighter or the colour components may adhere less well.
• Evenly wet the garment or fabric to be dyed and immerse it completely in the dye bath.
• Stir well and regularly for about 1 hour, ensuring that the fabric is well immersed and the colour reaches every part.
• Remove the garment from the colour bath and proceed by rinsing it well until the water is completely clear.
• If you choose to use Fiske fixing agent, add it to the final rinse water and let it soak for about 30 minutes.
• Carry out regular hand or machine washing.

• Wet the garment or fabric to be dyed evenly and place it in the washing machine drum.
• Pour the previously prepared solution into the washing machine's detergent tray.
• If you choose to use Fiske fixing agent, add it to the softener tray.
• Choose a washing programme of about 2 hours at the highest possible temperature for the fabric. The higher the temperature during dyeing, the better the colour will develop. At lower temperatures, the result may be lighter or the colour may deviate.
• Start the washing programme.
• After dyeing, wear disposable gloves and remove any dye residue with a damp cloth from the rubber parts of the washing machine and the detergent tray.
• Finally, an additional wash/rinse programme can be run to remove possible colour residues from the garment and the washing machine's pipes.
  

• Gloves (disposable)
• Container (basin, pot, sink or washing machine)
• Spatula or mixing spoon
• One bottle of Aybel dye *
• A bottle of Fiske fixative (optional)
• 100 g of salt per bottle
• 250 ml vinegar (only for dyeing wool, polyamide/Nylon or silk)
• A corner of fabric on which to do a test
• Washed and cleaned fabrics or garments to be dyed

* A 225 ml bottle corresponds to about 4 x 10 g sachets. If you wish to use less product, simply decrease the quantities of salt and vinegar in proportion.

Wear gloves and add the contents of one bottle of Aybel dye to the hot water in the container chosen for dyeing. Mix by adding salt (and vinegar if necessary) until the colour is homogeneous. Dip the test fabric and let the colour absorb for 5 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

• Fill a bucket or tub with lukewarm water in which the fabric can move freely. The temperature of the water is crucial for the result. Therefore, choose the maximum permissible temperature for the fabric. At low temperatures the result will be lighter or the colour components may adhere less well.
• Pour a bottle of Aybel dye into the container together with salt and, if necessary, vinegar. Stir well.
• Evenly wet the garment or fabric to be dyed and immerse it completely in the dye bath.
• Stir well and regularly for about 1 hour, ensuring that the fabric is well immersed and that the colour reaches every part.
• Remove the garment from the colour bath and proceed by rinsing it well until the water is completely clear.
• If you choose to use Fiske fixing agent, add it to the final rinse water and let it soak for about 30 minutes.
• Carry out regular hand or machine washing.

• Wet the garment or fabric to be dyed evenly and place it in the washing machine drum
• Pour the contents of one bottle into the washing machine's detergent tray
• Add salt (and vinegar if necessary) directly into the washing machine basket
• If you choose to use Fiske fixing agent, add it to the softener tray
• Choose a washing programme of about 2 hours at the highest possible temperature for the fabric. The higher the temperature during dyeing, the better the colour will develop. At lower temperatures, the result may be lighter or the colour may deviate.
• Start the washing programme
• After dyeing, wear disposable gloves and remove any dye residue with a damp cloth from the rubber parts of the washing machine and the detergent tray
• Finally, an additional wash/rinse programme can be run to remove possible colour residues from the garment and the washing machine pipes
  

Aybel fabric dye does not replace the original colour of the garment, but works by adding to the base colour to which it is applied. Dyeing originally blue trousers red, for example, will result in a shade of purple. If the garment has different coloured motifs or embroideries, these will take on different tones according to their colour. 

In the case of garments that are stained, unevenly faded, or too dark to be dyed in a particular colour, it is possible and always recommended to bleach or decolourise them beforehand. In this way, you will obtain a light and uniform base ready to be dyed.

If the garment has polyester seams, synthetic linings or printed patterns, these will not be dyed, retaining their original colour. The same applies to applications such as sequins, buttons, pearls or synthetic thread embroidery. 

Residues of old stains or protective products used during the production of the fabric can sometimes become visible after dyeing. It is very important to clean the fabric thoroughly before dyeing it. The use of dishwashing/dishwashing detergent often gives good results due to its strong degreasing power. However, it is not always suitable for more delicate fabrics, if in doubt ask the supplier for advice.

Compared to the manual process, machine dyeing is certainly easier and faster. However, dyeing by hand gives you more control over the whole process and thus better results. For example, if necessary, you can always increase the water temperature, adjust the amount of salt and vinegar or add colour to change the tone or intensity. In addition, you can leave the garment to soak for as long as necessary to obtain the desired colour (even overnight).

The higher the temperature used during dyeing, the better the colour will be. Clothing and fabric manufacturers, however, recommend low temperatures for washing. Materials such as wool, cotton and linen usually dye well at higher temperatures. Most wool blends, for example, dye perfectly at temperatures of 90/100 °C. Felting occurs mainly due to sudden changes in temperature. For wool, it is important to heat and cool slowly. Cotton can also usually be dyed at 50 or 60 °C, or sometimes even at 90 °C. It is possible to dye at temperatures below 40 °C, or even at 0 °C, but it is advisable to experiment first with small samples to avoid thermal disappointment or repeated rubbing. If heated and cooled gradually, wool can withstand high temperatures. A lot of information on dyeing different materials is available on the Internet. At your own risk, experimenting with water temperature can lead to excellent results.

A dirty washing machine does not wash properly. Limescale residues, bacteria and dirt accumulate over time in the washing machine's pipes and filters. Fabric dye adheres to these contaminants and can eventually continue to stain the laundry. The dye therefore makes the dirt visible, without directly causing it. It is always recommended to clean your washing machine regularly according to the manufacturer's instructions. In the case of a very dirty washing machine, a professional cleaning technician may be required.