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Rit Dye Liquid 8 Ounce-Black

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All-purpose liquid dye contains a mixture of an acid dye, which works on nylon, silk, and wool, but not on cotton, and a direct dye, which works rather poorly on cotton. If you are dyeing cotton, you will be much happier with fiber reactive dye, because it is easier to use (no boiling water!), brighter and prettier in color, and much longer lasting in the laundry. Fiber reactive dyes sold by Amazon include Dylon Cold Water Dye, Dylon Permanent Fabric Dye, and, best of all, Jacquard Procion dye. Do a search on Amazon for those dyes now!

If you do choose to use all-purpose liquid dye, first, be sure to buy enough. Each bottle will dye only one pound of fabric for a medium shade, or one-quarter to one-half of a pound of fabric for black; for a pastel shade, you can dye two pounds of fabric with one bottle. When dyeing nylon, silk, or wool, add six tablespoons of white vinegar per gallon of water; for cotton, do not use vinegar, which won't help, but do add one cup of salt. Using a cooking pot which you will never again use for food (Rit dye is not safe for utensils used in food preparation!), bring the dyebath to a good simmer, 190 to 200°F, add your garment, and continue to simmer for half an hour, stirring frequently. For solid colors, be sure to use a pot that is large enough to allow the garment to move freely.

Even when all-purpose dye is applied to cotton correctly, with simmering hot water, it still tends to wash out in the laundry and bleed on other clothing. To prevent both of these problems, you must apply a commercial dye fixative, such as Retayne or Raycafix. Try a web search to find a place from which to order it. Washfastness of items dyed with all-purpose dye is greatly improved by the use of the right fixative. Vinegar and salt will not make all-purpose dye on cotton last long in the laundry.

IT DIED MY HANDS BLACK FOR A WEEK! April fools. Great product. I will buy again.