W. D. Lockwood CW Fiber Reactive Dyes

W. D. Lockwood Dyes have been around since the late 19th century and have set the standard for coloring and staining wood since then.

Lockwood CW Fiber Reactive dyes are water soluble dyes with very good lightfastness. Originated as fabric dyes, the CW dyes perform well on wood. The range of colors include many brighter colors. The term “fiber reactive” refers to the dyes’ ability to dye fabric at room temperature, whereas most fabric dyes require heat.

The color samples below show the stain in use in two color dilutions on a sample Maple board. The denser color on the left is a more typical 1 ounce of dye in 1 quart of water. The lighter stain on the right of each sample is a weaker 1 ounce of stain in 2 quarts of water. How your stain will ultimately appear on the finished piece depends on several factors: the dilution of the stain, the method by which it was applied, the absorbency of the material, how the top coat looks, etc. Always test your stains and finish before using them on your project. For more information on using Lockwood dyes click here