Instructions

1. Before dyeing, remove any visibile stains on the fabric. This will help achieve uniform colour results when dyeing. Prewash item in warm, soapy water without any fabric softener. This helps to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.
2. Gather supplies.
3. Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills.
4. Fill a plastic container or stainless steel sink with three gallons of hot water. The water should ideally be 140ºF / 60°C. If tap water is not hot enough, heat water on the stove and add to the dyebath.
5. To enhance the colour: (1) add 1 cup / 240 mL of salt when dyeing fabrics containing cotton, rayon, ramie or linen; (2) add 1 cup / 240 m of vinegar when dyeing fabrics containing nylon, silk or wool.
6. Add 1 teaspoon of dish detergent to help promote level dyeing.
7. As a general guideline, one liquid bottle or two powder packages dyes up to two pounds of dry fabric.
8. Wearing rubber gloves, add well-shaken dye or powder package(s) to dyebath.
9. Test colour by dipping a paper towel into the dyebath. If colour is too light, add more dye. If colour is too dark, add more water.
10. Wet fabric and squeeze out any excess water.
11. Wrap two-thirds of your garment around a dowel rod.
12. Immerse the bottom one-third of the item in the dyebath for 10 minutes, gently moving it back and forth and up and down.
13. Unroll the middle section of the garment into the dyebath for 5 minutes, gently lifting and lowering it to create lighter and darker shades.
14. Unroll the top section of the garment or fabric and quickly dip it in the dyebath just long enough to achieve a very light shade. Or, if desired, the top section can remain white.
15. Remove garment from the dyebath. Squeeze out excess dye.
16. We strongly recommend using Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative immediately after dyeing and before washing. It enhances the colour and increases colour retention. Follow these instructions. Only place the dyed part of the garment into the bath. If you submerge the entire garment, dye could bleed into other areas.
17. Rinse in cool water until rinse water begins to run clear.
18. Wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.

Instructions

Due to the complexity of dyeing synthetics, you must use the stovetop method to maintain an almost boiling temperature for the duration of your dyeing (around 180°F / 82°C).

1. Before dyeing, remove any visibile stains on the fabric. This will help achieve uniform colour results when dyeing. Prewash item in warm, soapy water without any fabric softener. This helps to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.
2. Gather supplies.
3. Cover work area around stove with plastic table cover or newspaper and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills.
4. Fill a stainless steel pot with three gallons of hot water.
5. Add 1 teaspoon of dish detergent to help promote level dyeing
6. As a general guideline, one bottle of Rit DyeMore will dye up to two pounds of dry fabric. If dyeing 100% polyester or trying to achieve a very bold color, double the dye quantity.
7. Cover pot and heat water on stove top to just below boiling (or 180°F / 82°C).
8. Wear rubber gloves to protect hands from getting stained and to insulate them when working with hot water.
9. When water begins to simmer, add well-shaken dye and mix well.
10. Wet fabric and squeeze out any excess water.
11. Wrap two-thirds of your garment around a dowel rod.
12. Immerse the bottom one-third of the item in the dyebath for 10 minutes, gently moving it back and forth and up and down.
13. Unroll the middle section of the garment into the dyebath for 5 minutes, gently lifting and lowering it to create lighter and darker shades.
14. Unroll the top section of the garment or fabric and quickly dip it in the dyebath just long enough to achieve a very light shade. Or, if desired, the top section can remain white.
15. When desired colour is achieved, remove wrapped fabric from the dyebath. Squeeze out excess dye. The garment will be very hot so be careful.
16. Rinse in warm water and then gradually cool water until rinse water begins to run clear.
17. Wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.