B.Sc in Textile Engineering
Choose Your Fabric
Rit works best on many natural, washable fabrics such as ... * 100% cotton, linen, silk, wool, ramie * Synthetics such as rayon, nylon and acetate * Fiber blends with at least 60% cotton or other dyeable fiber
(Blends will tint evenly but will not achieve full color)
... but there are fabrics that will not accept dye such as ... * Fabrics with 50% or more polyester content * 100% acrylic, fiberglass, or metallic fibers * Fabrics with rubber backing (bath mats or throw rugs) * Fabrics with special finishes such as water repellents * Fabrics with bleach damage or extensive staining * Fabrics washable only in cold water or labeled "dry clean only"
If you are in doubt as to whether your fabric will accept dye, test a swatch.
Achieving True Color 1. Always follow manufacturer's care instructions for your fabric as well as Rit Dye package or bottle instructions. 2. Remove stains on fabric with Rit Super Stain Remover or Rit Color Remover before dyeing to achieve uniform color results. 3. Choose your colors. You can use one, two, three or as many colors as you like on one garment. However, if you use more than one color, it's usually best to start with the lightest color. 4. Be sure to use enough dye for the weight or size of the project. For example, for a pound of dry fabric (about 3 yards), use one package of Rit powder or 1/2 bottle of Rit liquid in 3 gallons of water. 5. Dissolve powder dye thoroughly in 2 cups of very hot water first to avoid dye spotting. Stir dissolved powder dye or well-shaken liquid dye into dye bath until evenly dispersed. Never pour liquid or powder dye directly on fabric. 6. For the deepest color, use a water temperature of 140ºF/60ºC. 7. When dyeing 1 pound of dry fabric of dark or bright colors such as Black, Dark Brown, Cocoa Brown, Navy, Purple, Wine, and Dark Green, use double the amount, or 2 packages of Rit powder or 1 bottle of Rit liquid, in
Rit works best on many natural, washable fabrics such as ... * 100% cotton, linen, silk, wool, ramie * Synthetics such as rayon, nylon and acetate * Fiber blends with at least 60% cotton or other dyeable fiber
(Blends will tint evenly but will not achieve full color)
... but there are fabrics that will not accept dye such as ... * Fabrics with 50% or more polyester content * 100% acrylic, fiberglass, or metallic fibers * Fabrics with rubber backing (bath mats or throw rugs) * Fabrics with special finishes such as water repellents * Fabrics with bleach damage or extensive staining * Fabrics washable only in cold water or labeled "dry clean only"
If you are in doubt as to whether your fabric will accept dye, test a swatch.
Achieving True Color 1. Always follow manufacturer's care instructions for your fabric as well as Rit Dye package or bottle instructions. 2. Remove stains on fabric with Rit Super Stain Remover or Rit Color Remover before dyeing to achieve uniform color results. 3. Choose your colors. You can use one, two, three or as many colors as you like on one garment. However, if you use more than one color, it's usually best to start with the lightest color. 4. Be sure to use enough dye for the weight or size of the project. For example, for a pound of dry fabric (about 3 yards), use one package of Rit powder or 1/2 bottle of Rit liquid in 3 gallons of water. 5. Dissolve powder dye thoroughly in 2 cups of very hot water first to avoid dye spotting. Stir dissolved powder dye or well-shaken liquid dye into dye bath until evenly dispersed. Never pour liquid or powder dye directly on fabric. 6. For the deepest color, use a water temperature of 140ºF/60ºC. 7. When dyeing 1 pound of dry fabric of dark or bright colors such as Black, Dark Brown, Cocoa Brown, Navy, Purple, Wine, and Dark Green, use double the amount, or 2 packages of Rit powder or 1 bottle of Rit liquid, in