turquoise MX-G

[BlackCatDetector]

I used it for the first time the other day. After washing my shirts, the turquoise for the most part got completely washed out, the green I mixed it for was yellow, and the turquoise was very pale. Is there a secret to use the turquoise MX-G? Thanks

[pburch]

Yes, the secret is temperature. If your room (or yard) is a little too chilly, the turquoise will be most affected, because it's the slowest to react of all of the Procion MX type dyes. I've heard of this many, many times. Here's a page that includes a discussion of different ways to gt the extra warmth you need: What is the effect of temperature on fiber reactive dyes?

The minimum temperature is 70°F (21°C) if you leave your dyed shirts to react overnight (they must be kept moist for the full reaction time, either by using urea in the dye mixture, or by wrapping in plastic). Higher temperatures require less time. Temperatures lower than 70°F almost never work out well. I prefer higher temperatures, just to be sure to take full advantage of the dye I use.

More on this dye: A Beautiful Blue: Procion Turquoise MX-G.

Paula

[ktaltre]

I have read/heard that the turquoise batching benefits from 48 hours in a nice warm environment.
And then there's always the microwave.
k. taltre

[BlackCatDetector]

Thank you both. =)
It's such a beautiful color.

Does the higher temperature effect the other dyes negatively?
Or does it help them as well?

[tiedyejudy]

I always use warm water when I am mixing my Turquoise dye.  Hot hot, but definitely warmer than the other dyes.  Then when batching, all the dyes benefit from the warmer room temperature.  I have had cases where I was trying to batch in the winter, and the room temps were too low... the turquoise always came out dull and faded.

Judy