46 brilliant colors for quick and easy dye jobs in the washing machine** or on the stove. Much better than typical "grocery store" dyes. One packet of iDye will dye about 2 to 3 pounds of fabric in 30 minutes. Just pre-wash your items, toss a packet of iDye into your washing machine with hot water (or a large pot on the stove to simmer for a bit), add some household salt or vinegar depending on the fabric, and that's it! (**New HE machines are more difficult to dye in - the water often doesn't get hot enough for these dyes, and the fabric doesn't swim freely for even dyeing, since the machines are meant to use super low water levels.)
*CAREFUL, not all Polyesters and Nylons are created equal, and not all will dye as desired or even at all. Be sure to read our instructions below to see how to use iDye and whether it will work for your situation!
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5/1/2016
5
I have a LG front load HE washer. I used the IDye Natural on custom slipcovers only doing about 2 cushion covers at a time since you can only do 2-3 lbs per load with 1 packet. I have a SANITARY setting on my washer that gets EXTRA HOT and that was the solution to make the colors vivid and not blotchy. My first load I only used "hot" water setting and the results were so-so but not great. So whatever makes your front load washer go to extra hot for a good length of time is best! Make sure to follow the directions on the Jacquard website for front loaders regarding prepping the color packet and the non iodized salt.
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30 of 32 users found this review helpful.
7/1/2008
4
iDye rocks! I love being able to use a Natural and Poly together for garments of unknown provenance. However Lilac JID 1414 really has come out indigo not purple at all. The poly bits in the project took Violet JID 1450 to a beautiful purple shade. Can't get easier than iDye.
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16 of 18 users found this review helpful.
5/21/2008
5
This is really a great simple easy to use dye that can be done just in your washing machine. The colors are vibrant on natural fabrics. I dyed a velour shirt and a cotton shirt with turquoise and the color turned out very vibrant and hasn't faded or bled at all. Just make sure you can keep resetting the agitate cycle!
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29 of 33 users found this review helpful.
12/12/2013
5
My hospital changed our scrub color from white to pewter. As they do not pay for our scrubs I dyed my cottonpolyester whites using a combination of iDye natural and poly. I then used the fixative. They look absolutely terrific. A lot of people have commented that they couldn't tell they were home-dyed. My suggestion is to follow the directions To A T! When they say to leave plenty of room for the material to move do it. And give the packets plenty of time to dissolve or you'll end up with spots.
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7 of 7 users found this review helpful.
5/14/2008
5
I just used this to dye 2 pieces of Habotai silk AND a large piece of HempSilk blend fabric all in the same dye-bath. They all turned out beautifully...soooo simple and and you have NEVER seen Chartreuse like this!!!! It's gorgeous and I swear it's so vivid you could see it from space!! I'm buying more. It's a great supplement to my dye stock. :)
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20 of 23 users found this review helpful.
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10/3/2024
5
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4/14/2022
5
I used the black dye on a thrifted 100%linen sheet. I added the salt and baking soda as directed inside the packet. It came out a dark brown with variations almost like a space dye. I must say I love it. I also used the olive green dye with salt as directed and it turned out gorgeous. Its on the lighter side but I love it also. I used the stove top method and stirred for 30 mins as directed. Very happy with this product.
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1 of 1 users found this review helpful.
5/17/2021
4
I came across this in my local art store (in UK - it's not a well known brand). I usually dye second hand clothesfabrics to give them a new lease of life and decided to have a go at dyeing a very old natural-coloured damaged wool blanket that arrived with my rescue cat and is used for her bedding. I used the hottest wash in the washing machine used salt as fixative and put it through a wool temperature wash afterward to get rid of excess. The colour looks good (golden yellow) but there seem to be quite a few darker spatter marks. I think there may have been almost invisible stains on the blanket before it was dyed which the dye has brought out it doesn't matter for this purpose but I would take more care next time in checking the item first before dyeing. On balance I would use this product again.
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12/13/2020
3
The color is vibrant it's true. However you should know that the stovetop method emits fumes that will give you a headache. Wow the smell is pretty awful. Had to open all doors and windows in December. I think the washing machine method would be far preferable.
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11/19/2019
5
I continue to use the iDye Poly. The dye has let me do so much more with sewing projects. The color is determined by the starting item fabric buttons velcro zippers etc no end to sources. I do a swatch test and only a pinch of dye to see the initial results. Color theory works well to adjust the color for the final results. Some of the colors need more color correction than others. I usually use an RGB color profile. For certain colors a CMYK color profile works better. Sometimes the color barely grabs other times the color is intense have to try to see if it works. Like most dying the results are upon you do do the work to get the best results. I just did a waterproof breathable fabric to take the Spring Green to Chartreuse looks great (used yellow). Dyed zipper tape. etc. Just get the basic colors and use color theory and have fun. I use dedicated dye pots on an induction cook top (variable temp control and super rapid temperature adjustment works best). I only have the 5 basic colors + grey and black for all of the dying I use the iDye Poly for. Good luck and experiment.
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10/15/2018
5
Im in love! I bought a dress that was supposed to be sage but looked much more like a sea foam when it came. Poly chiffon so I didnt think I could dye it but it took the dye like a dream! I used diluted gun metal and the earthy sage color is gorgeous!
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4 of 5 users found this review helpful.
4/20/2018
5
FANTASTIC dyes so easy to use brilliant colors. Except for the black. It's kind of reddish purple black not black -black. So I'm looking for something better for black. Everything else - idye!
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2/14/2017
5
Holy smokes this stuff is soooo easy to use. Almost always gives perfect results and when it doesn't it's usually my carelessness to blame.I have a huge fabric stash and the last place I lived let sun onto my fabric shelves - lots of pricey wools and silks were left with big sun fade marks. The iDye evens things out. I choose a slightly darker shade than the original fabric and viola!
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