G&S DYE - iDye

+ salt or vinegar
+ 1 washing machine load
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= Brilliant Color!

Dyeing fabric in a washing machine has never been easier. iDye comes in a packet that dissolves in water which means there is no handling of messy dye powders. Just throw the dye packet in, add salt or vinegar plus your natural fabric and run through the wash cycle. It is the ultimate easy way to get gorgeous color! iDye Poly requires dyeing over a heat source, such as a stove.

iDye comes in 45 vibrant colors—30 colors for 100% natural fabrics such as cotton, silk, rayon, wool, and linen, and 15 colors for polyesters and nylons.

There are also two laundry aids: Color Remover, which will remove or lighten a color and brighten whites; and Sun Blocker, which when added to the wash cycle will penetrate clothing and will block harmful UV rays from the sun.

iDye Poly (for polyesters and nylons)

iDye Poly Intensifier		120mL	$8.50
		500mL	$23.00

		14gm *	100gm jar
	447 Yellow	$4.95	$15.25
	448 Orange	$4.95	$18.25
	449 Red	$4.95	$22.25
	450 Violet	$4.95	$23.50
	451 Blue	$4.95	$15.25
	452 Green	$4.95	$18.25
	453 Brown	$4.95	$22.25
	454 Black	$4.95	$23.50
	455 Golden Yellow *new!	$4.95	N/A
	456 Pink*new!	$4.95	N/A
	457 Crimson*new!	$4.95	N/A
	458 Lilac*new!	$4.95	N/A
	459 Turquoise*new!	$4.95	N/A
	460 Kelly Green*new!	$4.95	N/A
	461 Gun Metal*new!	$4.95	N/A

* iDye Poly 14gm packs come with 14mL Intensifer

Which Dye?

for 100% natural fabrics & nylon use iDye
for 100% polyester use iDye Poly
for polyester blends use iDye and iDye Poly together

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).
iDye POLY is "ON THE STOVE ONLY" does not work well in the washing machine.
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.

iDye (for all 100% natural fabrics)