What is a Fabric Dye?
Fabric dye is a natural or synthetic substance that is used to add colour to or change the colour of the fibres of fabric.
Where Can I Get Fabric Dye In South Africa?
Colorite Solutions Cape Town
Address: 31 Scheckter Rd, Killarney Gardens, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 824 5200
Rand Buttons Distributors and Dyers
Address: 10 Carr St, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4:30 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed
Phone: +27 11 492 0022
Waste Centre Fabrics
Address: 670 Umgeni Rd, Windermere, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4:45 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed
Phone: +27 31 312 6223
The Dye and Garment Doctors
Address: 235 Church St, burlington, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 81 833 4759
How much is fabric dye in South Africa?
Available Options:
| Options | Colours | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | Black | R87.00 |
| Liquid | Charcoal Grey | R145.00 |
| Liquid | Dark Brown | R145.00 |
| Liquid | Tan | R145.00 |
How much does it cost to dye fabric?
As a general guideline, one box of powder dye or 4 ounces of liquid dye will color one pound of dry-weight fabric (about 3 yards of lightweight fabric or two adult large t-shirts). To obtain a lighter color, use less dye. For a darker or brighter color, double the amount of dye.
How long does fabric dye last?
What is the Shelf Life of Dyes?
| Preparation | Room Temperature 68° F (20° C) | Refrigerated 40° F (4° C) |
|---|---|---|
| Dye powder | 2-5 years | 5 years+ |
| Dye mixed with water | 1 week | 1-2 months |
| Dye mixed with water + soda ash | 8 hours | 24 hours |