Add half a bottle, pouring just above water level (for large and extra large loads, add the entire bottle). Add detergent. Once agitation begins, add unfolded fabric. Avoid crowding.
Place fabric in washing machine. Set water temperature to the hottest possible setting and a wash cycle of at least 30 minutes or longer. Carefully mix Rit White-Wash with 2 cups of very hot water. For small and medium loads, use one package of Rit White-Wash.
To enhance the color: (1) add 1 cup of salt when dyeing fabrics containing cotton, rayon, ramie or linen; (2) add 1 cup of vinegar when dyeing fabrics containing nylon, silk or wool. Double Time in Dyebath. Allow item to remain in the dyebath for 30 to 60 minutes, stirring constantly.
To enhance the color and reduce color bleeding, use Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative immediately after dyeing and before washing, following these instructions. Rinse in cool water until rinse water begins to run clear. Wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.
* Ace Member * I used one powder pack of rit to 2 cups water. One pack powder, half a bottle of liquid, and about 3-4 cups water. My colors turn out great with that mix!!!
Add 1 teaspoon of dish detergent to help promote level dyeing. As a general guideline, one liquid bottle or two powder packages dyes up to two pounds of dry fabric.
All of our formulas are based on dyeing one pound of fabric with three gallons of water. Our guidance on how to scale our formulas is on page 6. Use Rit All-Purpose Dye if you are working with cotton, linen, silk, wool, rayon, ramie or nylon.
It really depends on the desired shade and fabric. To achieve the color on the box or bottle, we suggest 30 to 60 minutes with continuous stirring. For lighter shades, we suggest 10 to 20 minutes.
In addition, if you have dye-stained a piece of wood and you don't like the color or you have made a dyeing mistake, you can remove the dye color by mixing 1 or 2 packages of Rit Color Remover with 1 gallon of very hot water (160 degrees).
Yes! Rit products may be safely flushed through both sewer and septic systems.
Dylon Dye. Dylon permanent dye is a fiber reactive dye, meaning it reacts chemically with cellulose found in cotton, rayon and silk to create a permanent bond. It won't fade and the colors will be more intense than rit dye.
While tie-dyeing is a blast all on its own, there's a little secret to making those colors pop even brighter: vinegar! Yes, that humble kitchen staple can work wonders on your tie-dye creations, intensifying the colors and ensuring they stay vibrant wash after wash.
Select the hottest water setting and a cycle that lasts at least 30 minutes. Strat the washing machine. Put half a bottle of whitener & brightener and detergent in the detergent dispenser (for large and extra arge loads, add the entire bottle) Flush thoroughly with 4 cups of hot tap water.
"For a thicker whitewash—which is great for a farmhouse look— you'll mix 2 parts paint to 1 part water," says New Jersey-based designer Christina Kim. "I also love a thinned-out whitewash for a subtle, elevated look. For this, you'll need 1 part paint to 1 part water."
If you are dyeing with Rit All-Purpose Dye: To enhance the color: (1) add 1 cup of salt when dyeing fabrics containing cotton, rayon, ramie or linen; (2) add 1 cup of vinegar when dyeing fabrics containing nylon, silk or wool. Add 1 teaspoon of dish detergent to help promote level dyeing.
Use Hot Water. Rit dye really needs hot water to create deep, saturated colors. The hotter the better. Fretty and Giancola often boil water and then pour that directly into the dye bath.
Washable Fabrics Containing Synthetic Fibers: Such as polyester, acetate and acrylic. Washable Fabrics Containing Synthetic Blends: Such as polyester cotton blends that contain more than 35% polyester. Nylon-Based Plastics: Such as buttons, fasteners, golf balls, lacrosse sticks and 3D printing items.
If you are dyeing cotton, linen, silk, wool, ramie or rayon, use Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative immediately after dyeing, but before rinsing and laundering. For all other fibers, rinse the fabric in warm water to gradually cooler water until the water runs clear.
Rit is only recommended for use with fabrics that can be washed in hot water.
Add 1 teaspoon of dish detergent to help promote level dyeing. As a general guideline, one liquid bottle or two powder packages dyes up to two pounds of dry fabric.
How does liquid dye differ from powder dye? There is no difference in terms of color or dye performance. However, liquid dye is pre-mixed with water for easier use. While both products are concentrated, powder dye is 4x more concentrated than liquid.