For stubborn fibres always use the Fabric Dye in conjunction with our penetrating solution, Colour Boost. This should be mixed in a 2:1 ratio, of Dye to Colour Boost. For best results, dampen the fabric prior to application of the fabric dye using a spray bottle. This will aid the absorption and provide a more even coverage.

In general, if your garment requires delicate treatments and dry-cleaning, it should not be dyed with disperse dye, which usually requires boiling to set. Acrylic paint has some helpful characteristics that make it ideal for painting on fabric. It’s a water-based, non-toxic paint that can be cleaned easily with just soap and warm water. That makes it safer for young children who just love experimenting with paint.The colorfastness of dyes is used to characterize the colors ability to resist fading or running. The main forms of color fastness are wash fastness, light fastness, and rub fastness as fabrics will tend to fade under repeated washing, exposure to both UV and visible light, as well as rubbing. If your fabric has been printed or painted on, the color remover won’t be able to remove that either.

Disperse dyes were first developed for dyeing cellulose acetate, and are water-insoluble. The dyes are finely ground with a dispersing agent to make a paste, or spray-dried to make a powder. Dyeing polyester is its main use, but they can also be used to dye nylon and acrylic fibers. Add your color remover to the water, and mix it well with stainless steel tongs. Depending on how heavy your fabric is, you can use a suitable amount of color remover as recommended by the box. Double Time in Dyebath. Allow item to remain in the dyebath for 30 to 60 minutes, stirring constantly. The item will appear darker when wet and will dry lighter.Fabric Dye Colour Guide Create 100's of new custom fabric dye colours using the core Tintex dyes. A basic sampling of colours is very versatile for many projects.