USE FOR: Tie-Dye, Ice Dyeing, Tub or washing machine Dyeing (solid color), Low Immersion Dyeing, Batik, Dye Painting, Silk Painting, Screen & Block Printing or Stenciling, even Tie-dyeing Silk in a Microwave
USE ON: All natural Fibers (Cotton, Rayon, Hemp, Linen, Silk, etc.), Wood, Cane, and Rattan
Since 1969 Dharma Trading Co. has been the #1 source for dyes for Tie-Dye and Ice Dyeing! (Read why here.)
There is no better dye for natural fabrics (cotton, rayon, linen, hemp, etc.) than Dharma Fiber Reactive Procion Dye. This is the dye used for the intense eye-catching colors you've seen on tie-dyed or ice dyed shirts and other items sold at street fairs and concerts.
Brilliant, mouth-watering, and PERMANENT color. Dharma Dyes don't fade, even after repeated washings. They are economical, safe, and easy to use. Superior to supermarket and craft store dyes in every way! Buy in small quantities, in bulk, or in kits.
Remember, these online color swatches are intended as a guide only. If you need a very specific color, TESTING is highly recommended, and we are always here to help! Soda Ash Fixer is required for use and there are MANY ways to use this dye - Click on the tabs below including the full Description to read all about it.
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MOST HELPFUL REVIEWS
4/11/2017
5
Wonderful dye - beautiful colours and highly recommended. I normally use Jacquard iDye for its simplicity smaller salt amount and no need for a fixer. However the colours are very limited and these Procion dyes are just beautiful. I bought Moss Green which is very rich and deep Sapphire Blue which is a very true darker blue (no reds or greens in it) Peony - very lovely pink but can be quite intense when more of the dye is used and Imperial Purple which is one of the most beautiful inky sexy purples! I just love it:) More on the bluish side which is what I wanted and very deep in colour. Using a smaller amount of this due yields a beautiful lighter blue-lavender shade and its just as delicious as the dark:) These dyes however do need to be very well dissolved and I recommend pouring the dye solution through a strainer lined with a paper towel. Keep adding water to the container the dye was mixed in to catch all of the particles as the colours separate a bit (you will see particles of reds blues and even yellows depending on the colour you are using) and swirl the water in the container to really get all of the particles out and strained through the paper towel. Once I did this I did not notice the tiny pin-prick dye spots on my fabric as I saw when I skipped this process and just dumped the dye solution into my water bath. This process is especially important for any dye that had red in it as red seems to be a very tricky colour to work with when dyeing.
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239 of 242 users found this review helpful.
5/15/2008
5
Lovely colors easy to use if you do your research. Stay bight and clear through many washings. Wonderful to make quilting fabrics with. Fun to mix and create new colors and be as creative as you wish to be. A plus is the customer service!!!
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127 of 129 users found this review helpful.
6/12/2023
5
This is Deb owner of Heavenly Daze Tie-Dye. Since 2010 we have been doing the tie-dyed shirts for many of the Disney marching bands Disney ESPN Sports teams their cruise ship employees and Disney stage productions. We have used Dharma's procion dyes this entire time and I would not trust any other dyes for these Disney orders. If you are new at doing tie-dye you will probably check the reviews on this page. Most are rightfully glowing but there are a few one-star reviews. I've read them and I can save you some heartache and trouble. FIRST when you see the sample color boxes on the order page you are seeing the colors on YOUR screen and as you know not all monitors phones or tablets display color the same way. I would suggest ordering the SMALLEST (2 oz) quantity FIRST and try the color on a small piece of material BEFORE you saturate an expensive piece of clothing because the color you see on your screen may NOT be the actual color of the dye. SECOND make CERTAIN that the material you want to dye does NOT contain polyester. Even a piece that is 'polycotton blend' will come out dull with muted shades. THIRD you need to PRE-WASH the material and soak it in SODA ASH before you dye it. SODA ASH is NOT the same as baking soda. WITHOUT SODA ASH YOUR PIECE WILL LOOK DULL AND WASHED OUT. Do NOT skip this step.FOUTH let the dyed piece 'cure' for 24 HOURS in a sealed tub or in plastic wrap before you rinse it out and when you do rinse make sure the water RUNS CLEAR before you put it in the washing machine.If you need help Dharma's great staff will assist you. There is not a better company on the planet to work with. Lastly my company is just me my husband and my adult granddaughter and our reputation means our livelihood. Dharma has been a HUGE part of our success and our 100% positive Etsy reviews speak for themselves (our Etsy store is only open for one week out of every month to allow us time for Disney). Many of those reviews mention color and brightness and to Dharma we say THANK YOU for helping us succeed!
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58 of 58 users found this review helpful.
9/12/2012
5
There is no comparison between this dye and Ritfabric store dyes. It's more work but it shows.. The old addage "if a little is good more must be better" DOES NOT apply here. I must say with my first batch (olive green) I followed the directions to the letter and it came out way darker than I wanted. For my second batch I used half the amount of dye and cut the soak times by more than 50 percent..... Still darker than I would have liked! Note to new users such as myself: you will need to experiment if you are set on a particular shade.Bottom line: It isnt rocket science... Set aside plenty of time - especially on your first go - and (considering the advice above) follow the directions. You'll have great results!One more note: Having a front loader I used the low foam Synthaprol to wash. I shudder to think of the amount of foam I would have had with regular Synthaprol as it was still VERY sudsy with LF!
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140 of 145 users found this review helpful.
7/12/2008
5
The best dye for tie-dye batik fabric dye painting etc. Colorfast for years easy to use and inexpensive. I absolutely recommend it.
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74 of 77 users found this review helpful.
MOST RECENT REVIEWS
7/6/2024
5
Dharma has sooo many different options. It is great because some of my customers like crazy bright colors that stay vibrant so happy!!! These dyes are the only ones that I have ever used. I will NOT get dye from anyone else. Thanks Dharma!!
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1 of 1 users found this review helpful.
1/15/2024
5
First timer here and I love these dyes.Bright rich colors. So far I have used Ultramarine violet Teal blue Royal Blue in ice bath dye so pretty! And solid bath for scarf and skirt. Tomorrow I will try the dark green. I am glad I got these dyes. I use linen fabric.
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2 of 3 users found this review helpful.
9/3/2023
5
Best dyes for wool and silk fabric. Love colors and very easy to work with.
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0 of 0 users found this review helpful.
7/24/2023
5
I ordered Thursday arrived Monday. Fantastic service particularly as I live in the U.K.!!
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1 of 1 users found this review helpful.
7/21/2023
5
The new Dyna mite Red is absolutely AMAZING!!! Finally a true red that is really RED! I have been mixing colors to make red and sometimes it worked and other times it did not. I am so happy to see a real RED!!! I tested a small piece and I was amazed. Be sure to work the dye into the fabric for a more even color. Happy dyeing!!!
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6 of 6 users found this review helpful.
3/28/2023
5
I've been using this dye to dye leather and it works amazing the colors are very vibrant and quite possibly the best dye for the job. Highly highly recommend for dying leather or natural materials.
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7 of 7 users found this review helpful.
3/20/2023
5
I started tie dying during covid I have gotten better and better at it and am now going to sell some to people. Most colors look pretty accurate to sample on here although I find the blues can be a bit different. Highly recommend the colors such a variety and they take very well.
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5 of 5 users found this review helpful.
2/2/2023
5
Love thease dyes they are very easy to work with and get great results if you follow instructions. #GratefulZeb
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