Has Anyone Dyed a Tartan Kilt?
Has Anyone Dyed a Tartan Kilt?
As the proud owner of 5 kilts, I find I no longer wear the first one I bought: a rather dull tartan to match my apprehension at my first kilted foray some time ago. This is an acrylic kilt (wool makes me itch and I am a cheapskate). What I think I will do is dye it to a single color. Has anyone else tried this?
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r.m.anderson
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I have not done a great deal of dyeing of clothes and therefore not an expert.
A dry cleaner or tailor might be able to answer your inquiry. However; I think
that unless the fabric in question is wool or cotton dyeing will be out of the
question. Nylon; Rayon (Poly Viscous) and acrylic are all dye resistant fabrics.
I have found that mixing the dye in with very hot water will help in setting the
color - but the fabric be it cotton or wool will take a beating (shrinking) in the
process. The others; nylon rayon and acrylic will not take a liking to the hot water either. Cold water dyeing is not recommended by most dye companies.
Nylon and such fabrics are basically waterproof anyway. And Binx is right the
primary colors (i.e. Black) will always show thru. And one last thing to
remember if you do dye something for the next 10 or so washings of the
item keep it separate from items you don't want the dye leaching into!!!
While I like your being a thrifty scotsman I think another choice is in order.
But on the other hand you have nothing to lose by trying something that
perhaps has not been done before. It might work! Let us know if you do
and how it turned out.
A dry cleaner or tailor might be able to answer your inquiry. However; I think
that unless the fabric in question is wool or cotton dyeing will be out of the
question. Nylon; Rayon (Poly Viscous) and acrylic are all dye resistant fabrics.
I have found that mixing the dye in with very hot water will help in setting the
color - but the fabric be it cotton or wool will take a beating (shrinking) in the
process. The others; nylon rayon and acrylic will not take a liking to the hot water either. Cold water dyeing is not recommended by most dye companies.
Nylon and such fabrics are basically waterproof anyway. And Binx is right the
primary colors (i.e. Black) will always show thru. And one last thing to
remember if you do dye something for the next 10 or so washings of the
item keep it separate from items you don't want the dye leaching into!!!
While I like your being a thrifty scotsman I think another choice is in order.
But on the other hand you have nothing to lose by trying something that
perhaps has not been done before. It might work! Let us know if you do
and how it turned out.
"YES SKIRTING MATTERS"!
"Kilt-On" -or- as the case may be "Skirt-On" !
WHY ?
Isn't wearing a kilt enough?
Well a skirt will do in a pinch!
Make mine short and don't you dare think of pinching there !
"Kilt-On" -or- as the case may be "Skirt-On" !
WHY ?
Isn't wearing a kilt enough?
Well a skirt will do in a pinch!
Make mine short and don't you dare think of pinching there !