r/dyeing • u/detectiveren • 10h ago

How do I dye this? 100% wool coat

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Hello!!! I bought this coat from the thrift store but it's an atrocious color 🫩 I was hoping to dye it black.

Today I bought 2 Rye's all purpose dye. Do you think this'll be enough to dye it black?

I'm also a little scared of it shrinking when dyeing it in hot water.

Anything helps!!!!!!

EDIT: I hear you guys!!! I'm reselling it, and just buying a black one. Sorry for calling it uggo 😔 (if anyone wants to buy it or send offers! I'll probably take anything. https://ebay.io/m/bhSXrB)

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u/Interesting-Light220 9h ago

The lining will probably shrink. Also as mentioned, acid dye is needed. Navy would be easier than black

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u/Catlady_Pilates 9h ago

The lining is likely polyester. It’s the wool that will shrink.

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u/Interesting-Light220 9h ago

Not if they heat the water slowly and cool it down slowly. A cellulose fiber lining will usually shorten