Dharma Fiber Reactive Fluorescent Yellow Dye

Dharma Fiber Reactive Fluorescent Yellow Dye

PR420 : Psychedelic Sunshine

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2 oz.

$26.95
8 oz.

$96.49
1 lb.

$174.95

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2 oz.
8 oz.
1 lb.

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Dharma Fiber Reactive Fluorescent Yellow Dye

USE FOR: Tie-Dye, Tub or washing machine Dyeing (solid color), and more!

USE ON: All natural Fibers (Cotton, Rayon, Hemp, Linen, Silk, etc.), Wood, Cane, and Rattan

Hold on to your socks, folks, because we have a brand-new Fiber Reactive Dye for you, and it's about to turn your world electric! Introducing number 420 - Psychedelic Sunshine!

Now, what makes this color so special, besides the obvious nod to a certain number? Well, it glows under blacklight, making you the center of attention at any psychedelic party or concert. It's like your clothes have their own light show! In regular light, it's a nice yellow. But wait for it... under blacklight, this dye comes to life like it's been sipping an energy drink all night. This dye is the ONLY Fiber Reactive Fluorescent dye that works on cellulose fibers like cotton.

Use it the same as any of our other Dharma Fiber Reactive Dyes. It is especially effective in tie-dye. You can see one pattern in daylight and something else altogether, even secret code, under blacklight!

Learn more, get info for successful use by clicking on the Description tab below!

How Much Psychedelic Sunshine to Use?

For best results, use the recommended amounts below:

Tie-Dye: 2 tsp of dye per 8 oz. of water - interesting fact: keeps longer after mixed with water than other Fiber Reactives. We tie-dyed with some that had been mixed with water for a month and got great results! Prefers warmer batching temps.
Tub Dyeing: 2% OWG with hot water (150F works best but we also had great results with 105F) - This percentage will yield a paler yellow in daylight but glows great!
Tub Dyeing (Recommended for Fluorescent Safety Yellow): 4% OWG with hot water (150F works best)

Tips:

This dye dissolves best in hot water and yields a stronger yellow when batched warm or used in hot-water tub dyeing.
Regular dye colors can interfere with its fluorescence. For example, mixing it with turquoise to make green may block a lot of the glow. Tiny tiny amounts of other colors may work ok. Turquoise does.

Why Use This Instead of Fluorescent Paints?

Some people try using fluorescent paints for the same effect, but let's be honest... those can make your fabric feel like cardboard. This dye, on the other hand, keeps your fabric soft and natural, because who wants to dance in a stiff shirt?

Fluorescent Acid Dyes vs Psychedelic Sunshine?

Our Fluorescent Acid Dyes only work on protein fibers like silk and wool, but Psychedelic Sunshine is specially formulated for cotton and other plant-based fabrics.

Using Psychedelic Sunshine for Ice Dyeing

We are still experimenting with ice dyeing, but would love to see your results! Show us what you come up with. What we do know so far is that the other colors, when they mix with the 420, they block its glow. But when it bleeds out by itself, it glows great. It is going to be great fun to experiment with!