Quote Originally Posted by Riverkilt View Post
I'd really suggest some research before dying.

Acrylic, Nylon, and Polyesther are most unlikely to absorb dye or anything else. From what I've learned in textiles class the dye has to be in the fiber when its made at the factory - all are synthetic fibers.

Natural fibers like linen, cotton, and wool take dye.

75% of your hose fibers are synthetic....I have faint hope for success.

Just suggesting some research first. Maybe google "dying polyesther" etc.
Yes, that is what I figured. Which is why I had hoped someone here had some experience at dyeing something with this high a synthetic content.

But like I said, if it doesn't work, it's no loss. I'm not going to wear these again with a kilt unless they're some other color. And even if the dyeing process fails to work, they'll only get used as boot socks when wearing p***s. So this is not the kind of deal where if it comes out poorly I've lost a good pair of hose.

It might be interesting if the wool part of the thread takes the dye well and the others only take it so-so. I could end up with a mottled/flecked color of different green hues. I guess it all depends on how the different materials are spun into the thread.

I can live without them being dark green. Even if it's a light green (as long as it's not neon green or pastel colored) it will be better than cream.