We recommend RIT dyes to get good results.
Fiber content will affect true color.
Easiest fabric to dye is 100% cotton.
Wear Rubber gloves to avoid staining.

 

Methods:

• Washing Machine - Most convenient.
• Stovetop - For very dark colors like black, where the amount of fabric will fit in a large pot.
• Sink or Bucket - Suitable for small or delicate items being dyed a light color.

 

Washing Machine Method:

STEP 1

• Take 1 package or a ½ bottle of RIT dye (2 packs or a full bottle will give a full color particularly for medium, bright or dark colors) and place it in an old sauce pan with a quart of water (1 pint of water per package used).
• Place sauce pan on the stove and heat it up, stirring while it heats. The purpose here is to totally dissolve the dye into the water.

 

STEP 2

• Fill your washer with hot water (140 degrees is best for dark colors), add the dye/water from your saucepan, plus a splash of vinegar to help set the dye, and turn on the agitator for several minutes- to mix in the dye solution.

 

STEP 3

• Take a piece of rag and put it in the washer for a few minutes. Pull it out and look at the color to see if it’s what you want. If its too light then add more dissolved dye.
• Never add more than 4 packages or 2 bottles per washer load when dyeing a large amount of fabric.

 

STEP 4

• Turn machine on again, and let it agitate for another 3 minutes. --This will assure that all the dye is thoroughly mixed in.
• Never pour dye directly on fabric.

 

STEP 5

• Wet the garments to be dyed and place them loosely into washer and turn machine on.

 

STEP 6

• Take garments out of machine after the cycle and either line dry or put in dryer.
• If you use the dryer, be sure to wipe it out with a bleach cloth after use to remove any dye.

 

STEP 7

Clean-Up

• Fill washer to highest water level.
• Add a small amount of detergent plus a cup of bleach.
• Run a complete cycle.
• Finish by wiping the top of the tub and inside lid with bleach.
• Clean out lint trap.
• Plastic or rubber machine parts may be tinted but won’t stain future laundry loads.
• Clean up saucepan and any other items used.

We offer the following pre-dyed clothing:

Sweatshirts    Sweatpants     Leggings