Use these dyes for painting on natural fibers. Dharma Fiber Reactive Procion has the best color selection and most vibrant colors. Economical too!
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Dharma Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes Pro's:
Best dye for cotton, rayons, linens, hemp and other plant based fibers. Best dye for Tie-Dye and Batik. Vibrant wash fast permanent colors. Easy to use. Does not need hot water. Economical! Con's:
Colors are still vibrant, but shift on silks and wools. Need to use with the proper chemicals. Do not work on synthetics.
Dharma Pigment Dye Pros:
It's a concentrated (so economical after dilution) pigment system that feels like dye instead of paint, is easy to use for
all kinds of techniques, is concentrated, non-toxic and works on most synthetics as well as natural fibers Cons:
Limited color selection, colors fade with washing the first time (typical of "dyeing" with pigments) - you have to like the unique "stonewashed" look
Procion Liquid H Series Concentrates Pros:
very concentrated so yields a lot of dye, works on a wide variety of fabrics, fiber reactive, less than half the steaming time of French dyes. Cons:
Limited color palette, you have to mix colors yourself. Normally steamed.