RitDye 88150 All Purpose Liquid Dye, Black, 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

I use Rit dye all the time, here are some helpful tips!Step by StepCHOOSING FABRICS. Rit works best on many natural, washable fabrics and materials, such as:a. 100% cotton, linen, silk, wool, ramieb. Synthetics such as rayon and nylonc. Fiber blends with at least 60% cotton or other dyeable fiber (blends will tint evenly but will not achieve full color)d. Nylon-based plastic such as those found in buttons, fasteners and lacrosse stickse. Natural materials such as wood, wicker, paper, feathers and corkBut there are fabrics and materials that will not accept dye, such as:a. 100% polyester, acrylic, acetate, fiberglass, spandex and metallic fibersb. Fabrics with rubber backing (bath mats or throw rugs)c. Fabrics with special finishes such as water repellentsd. Fabrics with bleach damage or extensive staininge. Fabrics washable only in cold water or labeled “dry clean only”f. Polyethylene plastics such as golf discsg. Polycarbonate plastics such as eyeglass framesFiber content and weight also effect how color appears making fabrics like cotton, wool and silk absorb dye differently, slightly changing the hue and brightness of the chosen color. If you are in doubt as to whether your fabric will accept dye or achieve the color you want, we recommend testing a swatch.DYE PREP. Cover work area with a plastic table cover or newspaper and have paper towels or sponges handy to protect against any possible spills.Wear rubber gloves to protect hands from getting stained and to insulate them when working with hot water.Use plastic buckets or stainless steel pots for the dye bath. You can also dye in a stainless steel sink. Don’t dye or rinse items in a porcelain or fiberglass sink or tub as they are likely to get stained./p>ACHIEVING TRUE COLOR. Always follow manufacturer’s care instructions for your fabric as well as Rit Dye package or bottle instructions.Remove stains on fabric or use Rit Color Remover before dyeing to get fabric to an off-white or cream color. This will help achieve uniform color results when dyeing.Dissolve powder dye thoroughly in 2 cups of very hot water first to avoid dye spotting. Stir dissolved powder dye or well-shaken liquid dye into dye bath until evenly dispersed. Never pour liquid or powder dye directly on fabric unless looking to achieve a specific creative effect.Be sure to use enough dye for the weight or size of the project. For example, for a pound of dry fabric (about 3 yards), use one package of Rit powder or 1/2 bottle of Rit liquid in 3 gallons of water. You want enough water for the fabric to move freely in the dye bath so that it can absorb the dye evenly across the garment.When dyeing 1 pound of dry fabric in dark or bright colors such as Black, Dark Brown, Cocoa Brown, Navy, Purple, Wine, and Dark Green, use double the amount of dye (2 packages of Rit powder or 1 bottle of Rit liquid) in 3 gallons of water.For the deepest color, use a water temperature of 140ºF/60ºC and keep heat constant while dyeing (the stove top method or a washing machine work best). Note: If tap water is not hot enough, heat water on the stove, in a teakettle or in the microwave.If dyeing a garment more than one color, it’s usually best to start with the lightest color and move to the darkest.For more intense color when dyeing fabrics containing cotton, rayon, ramie, or linen, add 1 cup salt to the dye bath. When dyeing nylon, silk and wool, add 1 cup white vinegar to the dye bath. If possible delay adding the salt or vinegar until 5 minutes after the fabric has been in the dye bath. The delay will help to promote level dyeing.Add 1 tablespoon laundry detergent to all dye baths to help promote level dyeing.The longer the garment is immersed in the dye bath, the deeper the resulting color. Items can remain in the dye bath up to 1 hour as long as the water remains hot. You’ll also have to make sure the item receives constant agitation or stirring.Garments will also look darker when wet and prior to washing.When you remove clothes from dye bath, rinse in warm, then cool water until water runs clear. (Warm water helps to rinse off surface dye more effectively.)Wash your fabric/clothes in warm water with mild detergent and then rinse thoroughly in cool water. Machine dry or hang dry.CARING FOR DYED ITEMS. For the first two or three times, wash your dyed item by itself in cool water with a small amount of non-bleaching detergent. Always wash your dyed clothing with similar colors in cool water with mild detergent. Dry cleaning silks and special fabrics is recommended.CLEANUP. Clean containers and sinks immediately after dyeing by scrubbing with hot water and powdered cleanser or bleach.Clean washing machine using highest water level with hot water, detergent and 1 cup chlorine bleach using complete wash cycle. Clean lint traps. Plastic or rubber machine parts may be tinted but will not stain laundry.

Rit Dye Liquid Fabric Dye gets the job done, mostly. It’s easy to use and great for reviving old clothes or fixing color mishaps. The black dye works well on cotton and other natural fabrics, getting them pretty dark if you follow the instructions. For example, it saved a pair of my jeans that had a bleach spot.But, there are some downsides. It doesn't always work perfectly on all fabrics—sometimes it can turn out purple instead of black, especially on synthetic materials. Also, the color may fade after a few washes, which can be a bit disappointing. Overall, it's a good product for its price, but results can vary depending on the fabric and how well you follow the instructions.

Ordered black and Navy dye to darken a pair of jeans. I mixed half of each bottle with water and salt and poured into the washer with hot water and then added the jeans. I let the wash cycle run for 45 minutes before rinsing and then washed the jeans on delicate with a gentle detergent. When it was done, I hung the jeans to dry and wiped out the washer. It worked very well! I basically just followed the instructions from RIT. You can still see a bit of color variation in the denim, but they look so much better.

I own several pairs of regular Black Jeans, Black Jeggings and several Cotton Black Pants. Since black pants fade when washed even in cold water, from time to time, I dye them in Liquid Rit Dye.For best results, I use the following steps:1. When I dye 3 pairs of pants, I must use at least 2 bottles (usually I use 2 1/2 bottles, sometimes 3) of this dye so I obtain the very dark black that I desire.2. I place the wash level on Medium to High, not the highest... This gives the darkest black dye job on my black pants.3. I run the wash cycle 3 times to make sure all of the dye saturates the pants.4. I rinse them in COLD water.5. Results are excellent... My jeans and pants are a VERY DARK BLACK.6. I wear a pair of Black Pants twice and make sure I don't spill food or stain them, then, I do a mock dry cleaning on them in my dryer.How I dry clean (freshen up) my black pants:* I place them in my dryer along with a semi wet hand towel. I spray Febreze on the hand towel, add 2 fabric softener sheets to the dryer and dry for one hour and twenty minutes. The pants DO NOT FADE this way.* Once a month, I wash all of my dyed black pants together in cold water on the GENTLE CYCLE with Woolite.I found that doing these steps let's me wear my dark black pants for about 4 to 6 months before I have to RE DYE them.Note that I like my Black Pants and Black Jeans a VERY DEEP BLACK and look new. This method works for me and I keep my Black Jeans and Black Pants at least 5 to 7 years before I need to purchase new pants! Hence, over time, I save lots of money by not having to buy a new pair often!The reason for 4 stars was because I have to use 2.5 or 3 bottles of this Dye to obtain the VERY DARK JEANS and VERY DARK BLACK PANTS that I want.

I have not had to dye a shirt in so long, but this was a really good product, and I only found it on amazon, I could not even find it in stores for this low price. Very happy with this product.

Not nearly as potent as I was hoping/needing. If anyone knows of a better dye for making clothing legit black that lasts more than a single wash, lmk 👍