Dyeing Microfiber?

[dmayer]

Can microfiber be dyed? Or will that affect the performance of the microfiber?

Thanks.

 

[Jaretr1]

I am sure it can be. The question is why would you want to? You can already purchase microfiber in a variety of colors. I would think if you can dye it, you always run the risk of colors running.

 

[FUNX650]

•Can microfiber be dyed?

•Or will that affect the performance of the microfiber?

Thanks.

•Yes;
•and: Yes.

Is it worth it, to re-do all of the
manufacturers' dyeing processes?


I remember that:
•Microfibers have a large absorption rate (often stated
as being up to 7X its weight):
-That has to result in a higher than normal
dyeing-rate...expensive (more dyeing media needed); causes unevenness/unlevelness in the fibers; and, what
methods are best to use in order to "set & wash" the newly dyed fibers/fabrics?...among other factors.


•Best to buy the colors of microfibers that
you'll be happy with from the get-go, IMHO.


Bob

 

[parttimer]

I dyed some of mine. I had a particular towel get exposed to contaminants. Rather than tossing them, I dyed them and turned them into tire, wheel and interior towels.

 

[Rod73]

I have considered do something to my microfiber gloves, considering they seem to only come in one color (white).

 

[dmayer]

Hey parttimer....how did they work out for you? Just as good as before dyeing? Or not as good?

 

[Calendyr]

Dying requires you to put the towels in boiling water, and from what I understand damages the thin parts of the microfibers. Once they are damaged, they can no longer grab. So in essence they become regular towels, loosing their microfiber aspect.

I like the simple system for having 3 grades of microfibers:
New, used but in good condition, used and in bad shape.

I used the new and like new towels for paint and glass and the bad shape one for wheels, jambs, and other dirty work.

I know people like color coding towels but I never felt a need to do that.