TIPS FOR DYEING — 4 COLORIT FORMULA GUIDE
Tips for Dyeing
Test Color
We strongly recommend testing the color of your dyebath
before dyeing.
• If you are using Rit All-Purpose Dye, the most realistic test
would be to use a scrap piece of fabric from the garment
you are dyeing. However, you can also test color by dipping
a paper towel into the dyebath.
• If you are using Rit DyeMore Synthetic Fiber Dye, we
recommend first heating up the dyebath on your stove
to almost boiling. The most realistic test would be to use
a scrap piece of fabric from the garment you are dyeing
and leave it in the dyebath for 5 minutes. If a scrap piece
of fabric isn’t available, then use a fabric swatch that
has a similar fiber makeup as the garment (if available).
Unfortunately, using a paper towel to test color will not give
you a close representation of how the color will appear
on your synthetic fabric. It is worth a try if you do not have
a swatch available, but please keep in mind that it won’t
provide you with an exact match for color.
If the color is too light, add more dye; if the color is too dark,
add more water. If more dye is needed, add dye in increments
of 1/4 to 1 teaspoon, depending upon the recipe or amount of
fabric being dyed. If the color is too dark, add hot water in 1 to
2 cup increments, depending upon the size of the dyebath and
the amount of fabric being dyed.
Enhance Color and Reduce Bleeding
We strongly recommend using Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative
immediately after dyeing to reduce bleeding and enhance the
color of your dye project. Works on cotton, linen, rayon, ramie
and blends containing these fabrics.