Powder Dyes for Fabric by Rit Dyes Before using Rit Dyes we recommend that you test the dye on a swatch first Rit Powder Dye works best with washable, natural fabrics including: - 100% Cotton, Linen, Silk, Ramie & Wool - Synthetics (Nylon, Rayon) - Blends (must include at least 60% dyeable fiber, such as above) however these tint evenly & will not achieve full colour - Nylon-based plastic (i.e. fasteners, buttons, golf balls & more) - Other natural materials including feathers, paper, wood, cork & wicker Please be aware there are materials that Rit Dye will not dye including: - Fabrics made from 100% polyester, acetate spandex, fibreglass, acrylic or metallic fibers - Polycardbonate plastics such as eyeglass frames - Polyethylene plastics - Fabrics with rubber backing (i.e. bath mats) - Fabrics that have been finished with a coating (i.e. water/stain repellents) - Fabrics that have been damaged by bleach or severe stains - Fabrics that are only washable in cold water or labeled ‘dry clean only’ Instructions 1) Firstly, prior to dyeing, ensure you check the garment/fabric/item’s care instructions & read the packaging instructions 2) Ensure garment/fabric is stain free (if need to clear stains use Rit Colour Remover or Rit Super Stain Remover to achieve full colour when dyeing) 3) Select the colours you would like to use. You may use as many colours as you like on one garment, however, its recommended to always start with the lightest colour 4) Weigh the garment/fabric & ensure you have the correct amount of dye/weight (1 pack of powder dye will dye 1lb/450g of dry fabric) 1/2 bottle Rit Liquid Dye & 3 gallons of water will also dye the same amount of fabric 5) Split & dissolve powder dye into two cups of very hot water to avoid dye spotting. Then stir the dissolved powder dye (or well-shaken liquid dye) into dye bath until evenly dispersed (NEVER pour powder dye or liquid directly onto fabric) 6) For very deep colouring, use water at a temperature of 60C/140F (if tape water isn’t hot enough you may use a kettle or microwave to heat the water) 7) For Dark or Bright colours (Black, Dark Brown, Cocoa Brown, Navy, Purple, Wine, Dark Green) use double the amount of dye per 1lb/450g of fabric (i.e. 2 packs of Rit Powder Dye or 1 full bottle of Rit Liquid Dye in 3 gallons of water) 8) For an intense colour ad 1 cup of salt to the dye bath when dyeing fabrics containing cotton, rayon, ramie, or linen. If dyeing nylon, silk or wool add 1 cup of white vinegar to the dye bath. If possible delay adding the salt/vinegar for 5 minutes after the fabric has been in the dye bath. This will help to promote level dyeing 9) Add 1 tablespoon of laundry detergent to all dye baths to help promote level dyeing 10) The longer the garment is immersed in the dye bath, the deeper the colour. Items can remain in the dye bath for up to 1 hour, provided the water remains hot. You will also need to ensure the item receives constant stirring/movement 11) Garments will look
