Since the last sock dying episode Dylon has really cut down on their primary color dyes.
So for this round in trying to match 5 of my kilts golden yellow stripes and 3 that have red stripes I have started using Tulip brand dyes.
The 2 pair of gold socks were first dyed with Dylon Sunflower Yellow and came out looking like I had an incontenance problemvery light yellow.
Hunting for a golder and darker shade, I overdyed with 1/10 packet (17gm) of Dylon Goldfish Orange and 2 packets of Tulip brand Yellow. It came out very well for all - matching 2 kilts dead on, 1 golder and 2 yellower (in daylight).
The red socks. I dyed one pair with Dylon "Tulip Red" color they came out pinkish (see NASCAR tartan post).
I then overdyed that pair and a new white pair with two packets Tulip brand red. Seems about 2 shades too dark.
These results are after the first wash and hang dry cycle on both. Hoping the red will settle a tad lighter in the next two washes. I use color catcher cloths when washing to let me know when fading/bleeding has stopped and they are safe to wash with lighter clothes. Hasn't failed me - yet...
I know - It looks like I dressed in the dark again.
Actually, yesterday and today I am wearing my Utilikilt Survival in Desert Digital camo ( shades of tan and brown) and the red socks and gold socks look A-OK with this kilt. Of course some colors seem to be universal in going with other colors. Or at least not clashing.
Tulip brand is the same type dye as Dylon but as seen here doubling the dye does increase color saturation with the Tulip brand. The socks came out several shades darker than the packet color. Listed poundage / per packet (1/2 pound fabric) is the same for both.
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