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using hair dye on fabric???

dom300186
dom300186 Posts: 342 Forumite
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i have a ton of black socks that have faded but nothing wrong with them except for not lookingn good, i have some black hair dye left over from dyeing my hair as i didnt need much, do you think it will work or would it ruin the socks?
Trying to make big cut backs!!!

:TExpecting DS2 EDD 28/March/2012:T

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  • Youdontseeme
    Youdontseeme Posts: 449 Forumite
    Going by the mess it leaves on my towels I'd say its worth a go!

    May fade with a few washes but if your dye is going to waste anyway, why not try.

    YDSM
    I wish I would take my own advice!
  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    I would go for it, if they are old looking anyway, I have a seven year (actually I think it might be about ten now :o ) t-shirt that I use for dyeing my hair, and it has various colours of red blotches from my different experiments all over it, which have stayed in despite washing every time it is used, and hasn't gone holey or anything.
    mardatha wrote: »
    It's what is inside your head that matters in life - not what's outside your window :D
    Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory. - Ghandi
  • dom300186
    dom300186 Posts: 342 Forumite
    thats what i thought when i had done my hair using an old cream towel lol
    just trying to be thrifty, looked in wilkos and the dye was about £5!!!! well if its the case and it works il get some hair dye infuture from home bargains or somewhere for about £1 or £2 just to keep them going lol

    Has anyone tried this???
    Trying to make big cut backs!!!

    :TExpecting DS2 EDD 28/March/2012:T

    :bdaycake:
  • dom300186
    dom300186 Posts: 342 Forumite
    whilst im at it il re dye my black underwear lol
    Trying to make big cut backs!!!

    :TExpecting DS2 EDD 28/March/2012:T

    :bdaycake:
  • bitemebankers
    bitemebankers Posts: 1,688 Forumite
    Hair dye will certainly dye natural fabrics like cotton and linen. However, most socks are made with a proportion of synthetic fibres which won't take up the dye so the shades you end up with might be a bit variable.
    "There may be a legal obligation to obey, but there will be no moral obligation to obey. When it comes to history, it will be the people who broke the law for freedom that will be remembered and honoured." --Rt. Hon. Tony Benn
  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    lol I had a dyeing frenzy last year where everything became purple, watch out, it is addictive. I get my dye on Ebay, much cheaper than the shops, if you are looking for fabric dyes.
    mardatha wrote: »
    It's what is inside your head that matters in life - not what's outside your window :D
    Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory. - Ghandi
  • dom300186
    dom300186 Posts: 342 Forumite
    they are cotton socks, but im thinking hey why not, instead of going out and buying new things are really tight at the moment.
    Trying to make big cut backs!!!

    :TExpecting DS2 EDD 28/March/2012:T

    :bdaycake:
  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    Even with fabric dyes, the rate they take up the colour varies on the material. Let us know how you get on.
    mardatha wrote: »
    It's what is inside your head that matters in life - not what's outside your window :D
    Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory. - Ghandi
  • Alison_Funnell
    Alison_Funnell Posts: 811 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    jackieglasgow wrote: »
    lol I had a dyeing frenzy last year where everything became purple, watch out, it is addictive. I get my dye on Ebay, much cheaper than the shops, if you are looking for fabric dyes.


    Can I be nosy and ask what kind of dyes? I have only used dylon or natural (ie plants or turmeric) so am interested in results.
    Put the kettle on. ;)
  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    Just dylon dye or Schjerning dyes Alison, noting exciting I am afraid.
    mardatha wrote: »
    It's what is inside your head that matters in life - not what's outside your window :D
    Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory. - Ghandi
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