simplicol Textile Dye Intense (18 Colours), Elegant Grey 1817: Easy Dyeing in the Washing Machine, All-in-1 Complete Pack

I've used this dye, just put the dry fabric in the washing machine, I put in just over 700 gm of fabric (the instructions say 600 gm for best results) and the white cotton has come out exactly the colour on the box. It was very easy to use, Other machine dyes that I have used have said to put damp clothes in to dye, Simplicol does not specify this which makes it easier, although it does say to wash before use if the fabric has had fabric conditioner used on it, I guess that this may prevent penetration of the dye. The plastic bottle of dye just has to have the top taken off and the whole thing goes in the machine on top of the fabric, along with the packet of salt which just needs to have the top of the packet cut open. I set my washing machine for a regular 40 degree wash (no pre-wash) and like I said, i'm very happy with the results. A quick wash recommended after dyeing to make sure no residue on the fabric or the machine. There is no chemical smell and the dye is non toxic.I will certainly buy this product again.

I have used simplicol machine dyes 4 times (different colours) in the last year. As long as care is taken to follow the instructions e.g items cotton or of other natural origin, weighed (dried weight), washed and spun first no conditioner etc etc I have found them v easy to use. Yes, the washing machine rubber ring gets stained (wipe it down before you dye and again as soon as you can after the process). No I wouldn't do a white wash as my next proper wash 'just in case'. Yes, their colour guidance is pretty spot-on (check dylon 'mango orange' photos if you want an example of two very different colour oranges - from the same pack it would seem! Of no use to the dyer at all..) I am now in the marketplace again for dye. I shall stick with simplicol... P.S one problem that applies to ANY dye. If the stitching on your garment is a polycotton blend (often) that will not dye to the depth of colour that the rest of your garment does. It's v annoying but there's little you can do about it. Should it be 100% polyester stitching (common again) then it won't dye at all and you'll have original colour stitching (white?) with, say, a dark blue material.. Frustrating.

The colour was perfect in the washing machine during the 40⁰ wash. I used 2 boxes as wanted a good finish. I had cut along line of fixer as instructed and put 2 bottles and 2 sachets in machine. Neither of the fixatives sachets opened so when I opened machine the colour had been rinsed out. Waste of money and extremely disappointed and annoyed. Ruined a quilt cover. Would like money back.

I didn’t love or hate this product to be totally honest. I have used fabric dyes loads of times but I have always stuck to the more commonly known UK brand.By comparison I thought the instructions were not particularly clear, it was only when it was already mid wash that I saw in other reviews that people have recommended to puncture the capsule to allow a more even colour outcome so that was irritating.Colour wise it was a decent result albeit more of a blue / grey than I expected but it was a relatively even final colour.On the whole I would probably stick with my usual brand in future but not a bad purchase.

Easy to useItems turn out as expected

First off beware, instructions say use two boxes per load, I didn't know this until I came to dye the items I wanted to colour so I had to buy a second box. Pack contains 1 packet of dye and 1 bottle of colour fixer. Easy and straightforward to use and I am happy with the results on most of the dyed items. However packet says it will dye every fabric combination. It doesn't! One item I wanted to colour was 100% man made fabrics and the colour didn't take so be careful if you want to dye viscose for instance. Other than that it's a stunning colour and I'm very happy.

Bought this as a cheaper alternative to buying a new throw for my bedroom. I had a patchy old lilac throw which was used for picnics and was destined for the bin.The dye kit was very easy, take off a bottle lid and snip a sachet, put everything in the wash and let it do the work.The colour has come out much better than I hoped for, it’s not patchy at all.The cotton was a bit stiff after drying, not sure if it was due to the treatment or drying it on the washing line but I’ve rectified by putting back through on a quick wash with some softener and half drying in the tumble dryer then finishing on the washing line.I would 100% buy again in future

I bought 2 packs to dye a pit of curtains. First pack didn’t open until machine even tho I cut the bag exactly as said. Hence didn’t work. Put the 2nd one in and cut bag a little bit more but still didn’t work at all hence I still have the same colour curtains. Was quite disappointed