You can change one strong colour to another (or dye it to a lighter shade) by using DYLON PRE-DYE which lightens before you dye, ready for colour change. Genuine rosewoods belong to the genus Dalbergia. The pre-eminent rosewood appreciated in the Western world is the wood of Dalbergia nigra. [2] It is best known as "Brazilian rosewood", [3] but also as "Bahia rosewood". This wood has a strong, sweet smell, which persists for many years, explaining the name rosewood. [4] Madagascar rosewood ( Dalbergia maritima), known as bois de rose, is highly prized for its red color. It is overexploited in the wild, despite a 2010 moratorium on trade and illegal logging, which continues on a large scale. [5]

Zhu, Annah Lake (January 2, 2020). "China's Rosewood Boom: A Cultural Fix to Capital Overaccumulation". Annals of the American Association of Geographers. 110 (1): 277–296. doi: 10.1080/24694452.2019.1613955. Burmese Rosewood ( Pterocarpus macrocarpus), ( Pterocarpus indicus) also as New Guinea Rosewood or Andaman Rosewood, Narra Mexican Rosewood, Dominican, Mayan Rosewood, Bocote; Barcino ( Cordia elaeagnoides), Bojon ( Cordia gerascanthus), Freijo ( Cordia alliodora), Louro Preto ( Cordia megalantha), Ziricote ( Cordia dodecandra)

True rosewoods [ edit ] Chess pieces in Dalbergia latifolia rosewood A Ming Dynasty rosewood wardrobe, 16th century. Bastard Rosewood, Australian Rosewood ( Synoum glandulosum) also as Scentless Rosewood, ( Knightia excelsa)

Ideal for changing or updating the colour of your clothing or soft furnishings in the washing machine Some species become canopy trees (up to 30 m high), [12] and large pieces can occasionally be found in the trade. [ citation needed] Other [ edit ]The timber trade sells many timbers under the name 'rosewood' (usually with an adjective) due to some (outward) similarities. A fair number of these timbers come from other legume genera; one such species that is often mentioned is Bolivian Machaerium scleroxylon sold as 'Bolivian rosewood'. Another that may be found in market from Southeast Asia is Pterocarpus indicus, sold as 'New Guinea rosewood' (and related species). Dalbergia sissoo is a rosewood species from India and Bangladesh, usually known as sheesham or North-Indian rosewood. Its timber is extremely dense and has mild rot resistance but is porous, and its exterior is soft and susceptible to wood-boring insects. It is used for making cabinets and flooring, and for carving. It is exported as quality veneers. Due to its after-work quality when sealed and dyed, it is often sold as genuine rosewood or as teak. It has no discernible qualities of a genuine rosewood. Its strength is comparable with teak, but it has lower quality and price than teak or Dalbergia latifolia. [ citation needed] Madagascar Rosewood ( Dalbergia baronii, Dalbergia greveana) also as French Rosewood, and Bois de Rose ( Dalbergia maritima, Dalbergia louvelii), ( Dalbergia madagascariensis, Dalbergia monticola, Dalbergia trichocarpa etc.), for all Dalbergia-species from the population of Madagascar. Honduran Rosewood | The Wood Database - Lumber Identification (Hardwoods)". www.wood-database.com . Retrieved 2016-10-19. Some rosewood comes from Dalbergia retusa, also known as 'Nicaraguan rosewood' or as cocobolo. [7] Several species are known as Guatemalan rosewood or Panama rosewood: D. tucerencis, D. tucarensis, and D. cubiquitzensis. [8] [9] Honduran rosewood, D. stevensonii [10] is used for marimba keys, guitar parts, clarinets and other musical and ornamental applications. [11] Should any dye be left in machine after dyeing, add cup of bleach to drum, add detergent as usual & run machine empty on 40°C cycle

Use in front loading automatic washing machines. Do not use in public or communal launderette machines. In search of Madagascar's rosewood mafia". BBC News. 20 February 2014 . Retrieved 21 February 2014.With Dylon's innovative formulation you no longer need to add salt, so it’s even easier to add some colour to your world. False or Bastard Rosewood; others than Swartzia spp.; ( Dysoxylum rufum) also as Hairy Rosewood, ( Jacaranda mimosifolia), ( Thespesia populnea, Thespesia populneoides) also as Pacific and Tahitian Rosewood or Polynesian Rosewood, Macawood, Granadillo ( Platymiscium spp.) Distinguishing Brazilian Rosewood, East Indian and Other Rosewoods - The Wood Database". www.wood-database.com. After dyeing, wash separately or with similar colours for first two washes to remove any excess dye Now in an easy-to-use pod format. Just peel off the lid and pop the full pod into the machine with your fabrics