What kind of water do you use with synthrapol?
Synthrapol works best with HOT water, yes, HOT water, when washing out excess dye, particularly Fiber Reactive Dye.
Are there any dyes that are not synthrapol?
When it comes to dyes, you do have to watch those PH levels. One product that is PH neutral, which is not Synthrapol, is Orvus Paste. it is totally made from sodium lauryl sulfate and is said to be a detergent, not a soap. It also has no brighteners, fabric softeners, fragrances, or enzymes.
Is there a substitute for synthrapol in the market?
There are alternatives for Synthrapol now and some people are saying that this product may disappear in a few years. That may be happening right now as the Dharma trading company posted this disclaimer on its Synthrapol web page. “We are officially out of regular Synthrapol. We have a replacement in the works so stay tuned!
How much synthrapol to add to dye bath?
Use hot water for cotton, cool to warm water for silk and wool, and then rinse thoroughly in cold water. Adding Synthrapol® to a dye bath or fabric paint can increase dye penetration and helps ensure even coloring. Directions: When dyeing wool and other hard-to-wet fibers, add 2 to 3 drops Synthrapol® per 5 lb/2.27 kg fabric.
Synthrapol works best with HOT water, yes, HOT water, when washing out excess dye, particularly Fiber Reactive Dye.
When it comes to dyes, you do have to watch those PH levels. One product that is PH neutral, which is not Synthrapol, is Orvus Paste. it is totally made from sodium lauryl sulfate and is said to be a detergent, not a soap. It also has no brighteners, fabric softeners, fragrances, or enzymes.
Use hot water for cotton, cool to warm water for silk and wool, and then rinse thoroughly in cold water. Adding Synthrapol® to a dye bath or fabric paint can increase dye penetration and helps ensure even coloring. Directions: When dyeing wool and other hard-to-wet fibers, add 2 to 3 drops Synthrapol® per 5 lb/2.27 kg fabric.
There are alternatives for Synthrapol now and some people are saying that this product may disappear in a few years. That may be happening right now as the Dharma trading company posted this disclaimer on its Synthrapol web page. “We are officially out of regular Synthrapol. We have a replacement in the works so stay tuned!
