Rit DyeMore Liquid Smoky Blue Synthetic Fiber Dye

Rit DyeMore Liquid Smoky Blue Synthetic Fiber Dye

Rit DyeMore is a synthetic dye that will colour 100% polyester, acrylic, acetate, nylon and polyester/cotton blends. The Stove Top method—dyeing the items in a pot on the stove—is recommended especially when dyeing polyester and acrylic, because a very high temperature is needed to dye these fabrics. Nylon tends to dye very quickly and much darker than the other fibres so the actual time needed in the dye bath is much less.

How to Use DyeMore Step By Step

1. To determine how much dye is needed, weigh the item on a food scale or estimate the weight. As a general guideline, one bottle of Rit will colour up to two pounds of dry-weight fabric. For very light or very dark colours, we recommend using more dye. Generally we recommend starting with one bottle of dye when dyeing synthetics but you should use two bottles when dyeing dark colours, especially when dyeing polyester.

1. Pre-wash the item in warm, soapy water. This helps to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.

1. DYE PREPARATION: When dyeing synthetic fabrics, always use the Stove Top method of dyeing. This will ensure a high, steady temperature (about 180F or just below boiling), which is needed to dye synthetics. Fill the cook pot with 3 gallons of hot tap water. Cover the pot and heat the water to almost boiling.

1. When water begins to simmer, add one bottle of DyeMore (shake the bottle before pouring) and a squirt of dishwashing liquid (about 1 teaspoon). Stir well with a large spoon.

1. To test the colour, dip a scrap of white cotton fabric or a paper towel in the dye bath. If colour is too light, add more dye. If the colour is too dark, add more water.

1. Wearing rubber gloves, immerse wet items in the dye bath. Stir slowly and continuously for 30 minutes (the first 10 minutes are the most critical). Use tongs to help lift and move around the fabric. Stirring helps to ensure an even colour with no splotches. Keep the temperature at a low simmer. Item can remain in the dye bath for up to one hour. When dyeing polyester, keeping the fabric in the dye bath for at least 30 minutes is essential for ensuring that the colour takes fully and does not wash out when rinsed, even if the fabric appears to have reached the desired colour in less time. Other materials like nylon can be removed from the dyebath when they’ve achieved the desired colour.

1. When satisfied with the colour, remove the item from the dye bath. (Remember the colour appears lighter when dry.) Squeeze out excess dye. Rinse the item in warm water (then gradually cooler water) until the water begins to run clear. Then wash in warm, soapy water and rinse. Wrap in an old towel to remove excess moisture. Hang to dry.

For Dyeing Buttons, Beads and Legos

Items, such as beads, buttons and legos, can be heat-sensitive so we recommend dyeing them in a small container. This is a modified Bucket method.

1. Heat 4 cups of water in a pot or teapot on the stove until it boils. Remove water and pour it into a container. Add ½ cup dye to the water; stir well. Immerse items into the dye bath. Stir and let set for 2 to 5 minutes or until the desired colour is achieved, up to 30 minutes.

1. Remove items from the dye bath. Rinse and then wash in warm soapy water. Rinse again and dry on paper towels.

For Hard To Dye Heat-Sensitive Items

1. Another option is to heat 4 cups water in a pot on the stove; add ½ cup dye and stir well. Immerse items in the dye bath and bring to a simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Then remove the pot from the stove and let items set until the desired colour is achieved. Caution: Items must be watched carefully because heat-sensitive things can begin to melt.

1. Remove items from the dye bath. Rinse and then wash in warm soapy water. Rinse again and dry on paper towels.

*Important Note: Due to the complexity of dyeing synthetics, you must use Rit DyeMore with the stovetop method to maintain an almost boiling temperature for the duration of your dyeing. Accordingly: (1) you cannot use Rit DyeMore to dye anything that won’t fit into a pot on your stove and (2) you cannot use your washer because the machine won’t be able to achieve the water temperature needed for Rit DyeMore to penetrate the fabric.

Colour: Smoky Blue