We recommend using 3 gallons 11.5 L of water for every pound 1/2 kilogram of fabric. Fill a stainless steel pot with enough water for the fabric to move freely.Cover work area with plastic table cover or newspaper and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills.Fiber content and weight effect how color appears. If you are in doubt as to whether your fabric will accept dye or achieve the color you want, we recommend testing a swatch first.Wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.Rinse in cool water until rinse water begins to run clear.To enhance the color and reduce color bleeding, use Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative immediately after dyeing and before washing, following these instructions.Fabric will look darker when wet and will dry lighter. When desired color is achieved, remove from dyebath.Nylon tends to dye very quickly and much darker than other fibers so the actual time needed in the dyebath is less. Item can remain in dyebath from 10 minutes up to one hour with stirring. If dyeing a polyester cotton blend, keep the fabric in the dyebath for at least 30 minutes to ensure that the color takes fully.The first 10 minutes are the most critical. Stirring helps to ensure an even color with no splotches. Wet the fabric, squeeze out any excess water and add it to the dyebath.Test color by dipping a paper towel into the dyebath.
Pour dissolved powder dye or well-shaken liquid dye into dyebath and mix well.If using powder dye, dissolve thoroughly in 2 cups 470 mL of very hot water.Add 1 teaspoon 5 mL of dish detergent to help promote level dyeing.To enhance the color: (1) add 1 cup 240 mL of salt when dyeing fabrics containing cotton, rayon, ramie or linen (2) add 1 cup 240 mL of vinegar when dyeing fabrics containing nylon, silk or wool.If tap water is not hot enough, heat water on the stove and add to the dyebath. We recommend using 3 gallons 11.5 L of water for every pound 1/2-kilogram of fabric. Fill a plastic container or stainless steel sink with enough water for the fabric to move freely.Wear rubber gloves to protect hands from getting stained and to insulate them when working with hot water.Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills.This helps to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption. Pre-wash item in warm, soapy water without any fabric softener. This will help achieve uniform color results when dyeing. Before dyeing, remove any visible stains on the garment.Fiber content and weight affect how color appears. If you are in doubt as to whether your fabric will accept dye or achieve the color you want, we recommend testing a swatch first.If you are trying to achieve a very bold color, then double the dye quantity.
As a general guideline, one liquid bottle / two powder packages dyes 2 pounds 1 kilogram of dry fabric.
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