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    I rather like the colour they are

    Do you know the thread blend in the hose? Higher % of non-natural materials (polyester, rayon, nylon, acetate, whatever) will typically mean the fabric won't hold the dye as well. Natural fabrics will hold dye, artificial typically won't.

    How hot was your "hot" water? I don't recall the directions, but I think it's supposed to be boiling or just shy of. If you lowered the temp in deference to preventing shrinkage, it would also lower the efficiency of the dye.

    I used simmering water and then carefully restretched the hose afterwards, with no ill effects to the size. Just gently stretch them bit by bit lengthwise, then again crosswise. I don't recall the blend, but the hose took a rich colour with that method.
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    IMHO, I think they're just fine. Set yourself apart from everyone else!

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    Great job, T-Bone! It’s my favourite colour.
    And if you find it too bright, it probably will fade.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lethearen View Post
    I rather like the colour they are

    Do you know the thread blend in the hose? Higher % of non-natural materials (polyester, rayon, nylon, acetate, whatever) will typically mean the fabric won't hold the dye as well. Natural fabrics will hold dye, artificial typically won't.

    How hot was your "hot" water? I don't recall the directions, but I think it's supposed to be boiling or just shy of. If you lowered the temp in deference to preventing shrinkage, it would also lower the efficiency of the dye.

    I used simmering water and then carefully restretched the hose afterwards, with no ill effects to the size. Just gently stretch them bit by bit lengthwise, then again crosswise. I don't recall the blend, but the hose took a rich colour with that method.
    I do not remember the blend, if any. I got these in 1997.

    The water was about 50% hot tap water ~120F and 50% boiling water. There was steam coming off the top until I poured out the dye solution.



    Thanks everyone for the compliments. I just might leave them the way they are and let nature take it's course on them.

    T

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