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Post by caterina on May 3, 2021 22:10:43 GMT
Hello!
I have used some World of Wool merino for scarves and a kind of poncho, and I have seen that the dye runs when wet. I mean, not much during the wet felting itself, but when I rinse it afterwards.
As it is my first time with this particular brand, I am wondering if it will stain once it is wore.
How shall I fix this issue? With a vinegar rinse?
(The merino I used previously was from Heidifeathers and the dye was fast, but it costed more than the WOW one.)
Also,I bought some other dyed wool from WOW to try, Corriedale (and a discovery breed pack that is not dyed) : please, can anyone tell me if their Corriedale has the same issue? Just to know before using it for garments.
Thank you for your time.
Caterina
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Post by MTRuth on May 3, 2021 23:15:20 GMT
Hi Caterina,
Sorry to hear that you had issues with the dye running. It isn't that unusual. Some colors are worse than others. If you want to know if the Corriedale has the same problem, I would make a small sample and see what happens when felting.
I have my doubts that you will get any staining with wear. Was it still running after multiple rinses? I'm not sure a vinegar rinse will do anything at this point. Some dyes are more washfast than others.
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Post by lyn on May 4, 2021 6:32:35 GMT
I've had slight issues with red dyed wool and silk tops (wool from 2 different sources) during felting, but by the rinsing stage it just seems to be soap running out.
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Post by Ann @ frabjous fabrica on May 4, 2021 7:34:42 GMT
I've had problems with some dyes running too, usually black or reds. Years ago I dyed some wool turquoise, when I was fairly new to dyeing and I obviously had too much dye in the dyebath and didn't do sufficient rinsing, because when crochetted it up I got turquoise fingers and my wooden tunisian crochet hook is also now turquoise. (One day I'll fix it). So it seems sensible to keep rinsing your scarf till the water comes clear.
You could try asking your supplier, before you buy more fibres, if their colours are wash fast. If they say yes, then at least you'll have a comeback if you find they're not. I suppose however that they'll say they can't guarantee it.
Just keep rinsing!
Ann
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Post by caterina on May 4, 2021 8:54:42 GMT
Hi Caterina, Sorry to hear that you had issues with the dye running. It isn't that unusual. Some colors are worse than others. If you want to know if the Corriedale has the same problem, I would make a small sample and see what happens when felting. I have my doubts that you will get any staining with wear. Was it still running after multiple rinses? I'm not sure a vinegar rinse will do anything at this point. Some dyes are more washfast than others. Thank you, Ruth. I rinsed out all the soap, and the dye was still a bit running in the water after the soap was all gone. Sorry to hear the vinegar can not fix this. A Corriedale sample seems sensible, although I am now thinking what I can do with that wool, if not wearable garments in case it stains. Well, something will come to mind for sure. :-) |
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Post by caterina on May 4, 2021 9:07:04 GMT
I've had slight issues with red dyed wool and silk tops (wool from 2 different sources) during felting, but by the rinsing stage it just seems to be soap running out. Thank you, Lyn. Yes, it is usually red that is problematic. The ones that I used were blue and green, and I still have bags of them, plus a bag of assorted colours. |
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Post by caterina on May 4, 2021 9:09:48 GMT
I've had problems with some dyes running too, usually black or reds. Years ago I dyed some wool turquoise, when I was fairly new to dyeing and I obviously had too much dye in the dyebath and didn't do sufficient rinsing, because when crochetted it up I got turquoise fingers and my wooden tunisian crochet hook is also now turquoise. (One day I'll fix it). So it seems sensible to keep rinsing your scarf till the water comes clear. You could try asking your supplier, before you buy more fibres, if their colours are wash fast. If they say yes, then at least you'll have a comeback if you find they're not. I suppose however that they'll say they can't guarantee it. Just keep rinsing! Ann Thank you, Ann. I could do that. I just would like to be extra sure, as they are meant to be gifts, and I would not want them to stain skin or clothes: I will keep rinsing! |
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Post by Shepherdess on May 4, 2021 13:36:37 GMT
I haven't had that problem with the WOW wool. My own, yes, but usually all the excess dye is gone by the time I finish felting. Are you rinsing in hot water. The only way vinegar would help would be if you reheated the wool in an acid bath as if you were dying it again. It may get the excess dye to adhere to the wool more. I would ask WOW what they suggest. They are very nice people and are usually quick to respond.
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Post by caterina on May 4, 2021 14:13:11 GMT
I haven't had that problem with the WOW wool. My own, yes, but usually all the excess dye is gone by the time I finish felting. Are you rinsing in hot water. The only way vinegar would help would be if you reheated the wool in an acid bath as if you were dying it again. It may get the excess dye to adhere to the wool more. I would ask WOW what they suggest. They are very nice people and are usually quick to respond. Thank you for explaining about the vinegar: I was really fishing for an explanation on that, because I have read some posts about putting a bit of vinegar in the last warm-cold rinse, and I thought it was to fix the dye! :-) maybe not! I will try to ask WOW staff about it, thank you for suggesting it. Maybe they will have a solution. Caterina |
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Post by caterina on May 4, 2021 14:14:21 GMT
I am rinsing in warm water.
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Post by Shepherdess on May 4, 2021 17:30:25 GMT
The vinegar in the last rinse is to bring the wool back to an acid condition from the alkaline condition of the soap. wool likes acid better than alkoline. I think this is a holdover from when soap was very alkaline. Most soap today is not that harsh. I never rinse with vinegar and have never had a problem.
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Post by caterina on May 4, 2021 18:02:37 GMT
The vinegar in the last rinse is to bring the wool back to an acid condition from the alkaline condition of the soap. wool likes acid better than alkoline. I think this is a holdover from when soap was very alkaline. Most soap today is not that harsh. I never rinse with vinegar and have never had a problem. Ah, now it all becomes a lot clearer! Thank you for the explanation. :-) |
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Post by lindsay on May 5, 2021 8:59:29 GMT
I use WoW wool all the time and have for many years. I have never had a problem with dye running in either their merino or Corriedale. I’ve always found them responsive to questions so agree it’s worth asking them about it. If you’re worried about colour running when worn maybe you could make your sample into something like a cuff then wear it to test it out? Hope you get it resolved.
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Post by caterina on May 5, 2021 9:05:45 GMT
I use WoW wool all the time and have for many years. I have never had a problem with dye running in either their merino or Corriedale. I’ve always found them responsive to questions so agree it’s worth asking them about it. If you’re worried about colour running when worn maybe you could make your sample into something like a cuff then wear it to test it out? Hope you get it resolved. Thank you for sharing your experience. Must be that I have been a bit unlucky with the batch or something. Yes, good idea to test it by wearing it as cuff for a while. Thanks. Caterina |
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