what is the best way (if it can even be done) to dye sun bleached fabric?


Name: keisha
Message: what is the best way (if it can even be done) to dye sun bleached fabric? i want to dye (black -they are now grey) outdoor cushions that discolored in the sun.

It depends entirely on what fiber the fabric is made of. Different types of fabric take entirely different types of dyes.

Sunbrella is a brand name for a type of acrylic fiber which resist fading because the dye is added to the liquid the fiber is made from, before it is ever turned into thread; it is popular for use for the covers of outdoor cushions. You cannot do this sort of dyeing at home. Aftermarket dyeing of acrylic fabric (or yarn) is not appropriate for doing at home, either: see "Dyeing Acrylic with Basic Dye".

Perhaps you could, instead, paint them with fabric paint.

Posted: Wednesday - May 11, 2005 at 09:01 PM          

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