Easy to use soluble dye packet. For all natural fabrics and nylon. Dyes 2 to 3
pounds of fabric. (1-1.3 kg.)
Which Dye?
- for 100% natural fabrics & nylon use iDye
- for 100% polyester use iDye Poly
- for polyester blends use iDye and the corresponding color of iDye Poly (see below)
For best results:
- Prewash garment to remove any sizings, softeners or finishes.
- Use the stove top method for dark colors (black, brown or olive) or
very intense colors (bright yellow, reds).
- Use constant agitation for uniform color.
Note: utensils and pot for dyeing should not be used for food.
Top load washing machine method:
- Fill washing machine with just enough water for the fabric to move freely.
- Add the iDye soluble dye. Agitate for 30 seconds to dissolve packet.
- Add one cup (237 ml.) of salt for cotton, linen and rayon. Add 1/3 cup (78 ml.) of
white vinegar for silk and wool.
- Add pre-wetted fabric.
- Extend the dyeing time by resetting the wash cycle before the rinse cycle begins.
The longer the dyeing time, the darker the color and better the fixation.
- Wash the garment with a mild detergent and dry.
Front load washing machine method:
Follow top load method, except add everything to beginning of cycle.
Stove top method:
- Fill a stainless steel or enamel pot with just enough hot water for the fabric
to move freely. Turn on medium to high heat.
- Add the iDye soluble dye packet to water and stir.
- Add pre-wet garments and raise temperature to a simmer.
- Add one cup (237 ml.)of salt for cotton, linen and rayon. Add
1/3 cup (78 ml.) of white vinegar for silk and wool. Avoid
pouring directly onto fabric.
- Maintain temperature and stir frequently for 1/2 hour.
- Wash the garment with a mild detergent and dry.
*For polyester blends:
- Choose an iDye Poly color closest to the iDye color you are dyeing
and add both packets to dye bath.
- Follow stove top method. Allow dye mixture to come to a simmer
for 1/2 to 1 hour.