What to use to dye clothes: 10 days of hot topics and practical guides across the Internet
With the increasing awareness of environmental protection and the popularity of DIY, natural dyeing methods have become a hot topic on the Internet in the past 10 days. This article will combine hot search data to sort out the latest dyeing trends, material comparisons and operating techniques for you, helping you easily master clothing dyeing methods.
1. Top 5 popular dyeing topics on the Internet (last 10 days)
| Ranking | topic | heat index | platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coffee grounds dye retro brown | 985,000 | Douyin/Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | Onion skin natural dyeing tutorial | 762,000 | Station B/Weibo |
| 3 | Indigo mud tie-dye technique | 634,000 | Kuaishou/Zhihu |
| 4 | Black wolfberry dyed dreamy purple | 518,000 | little red book |
| 5 | A Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls in Black Tea Dyeing | 426,000 | Douban/Weibo |
2. Comparison of the effects of mainstream dyeing materials
| Material | Dyeable colors | Fixation difficulty | cost | Environmental protection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| coffee/tea | light brown to dark brown | medium | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Plants (onion skin/black wolfberry) | yellow/purple/red | higher | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Indigo mud | blue/cyan | Low | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| chemical dyes | full color | Low | ★★★☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3. Step-by-step tutorial on popular dyeing methods
1. Coffee dyeing method (simple version)
① Collect 200g of espresso grounds and boil
② Soak the fabric in alum water for 30 minutes (the key to color fixation)
③ Cook on low heat for 45 minutes, stirring during the period
④ After natural drying, salt water will solidify the color.
2. Onion peel orange dyeing technique
① Save 500g of onion skin and dry it in the sun
② Add water to cook the dye in a ratio of 1:10
③ Add white vinegar to adjust the PH value (affects the hue)
④ 60℃ constant temperature dyeing has the best effect
4. Dyeing Precautions
| question | solution |
|---|---|
| uneven color | De-slurry in advance and stir continuously while boiling |
| Fades quickly | Use iron/copper mordant and avoid direct sunlight |
| Big color difference | Test the sample first and record the material ratio. |
5. Expert advice
1. Cotton and linen materials are easiest to color, while chemical fibers require special treatment.
2. Spring is the best dyeing season when the humidity is suitable
3. Multiple short-term dyeing is better than a single long-term dyeing
4. Natural dyes are recommended to be refrigerated for no more than 2 weeks.
According to Douyin life service data, searches for "plant dyeing experience class" increased by 320% in the past week, and Beijing, Chengdu, and Hangzhou have become the three cities with the most popular DIY dyeing workshops. If you want to get a more stable dyeing effect, you can try professional-grade acid dyes, but you need to take protective measures.
Special reminder: Dyeing wastewater should be left to settle before being processed, and avoid being poured directly into the sewer. By choosing environmentally friendly dyeing methods, everyone can contribute to sustainable development.
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