Introducing Rit's New Color Formulas

Have you noticed that your dye projects are coming out even more vibrant lately?  Well, that's because the Rit lab has updated and reformulated your favorite Rit Dye for more color power. The colors are brighter, more intense and the color continuity has been improved among all the various fabrics that Rit dyes so well.

Just look at these fabric swatches dyed in Scarlet!

Of course, Rit will continue to dye most fabrics and materials, just as before. The only fabrics Rit will not dye are 100% acetate, polyester, acrylic and spandex. It will also not dye certain plastics, such as polyethylene, which are found in golf discs and components in RC Cars, and polycarbonates, which are hard plastics such as those found in eye glass frames. However, Rit will dye many everyday nylon-based plastic items, such as those used to make buttons, fasteners, golf balls, lacrosse sticks and much, much more.

HERE'S WHAT RIT WILL & WILL NOT DYE

Choosing Your Fabric & Materials:

Rit works best on many natural, washable fabrics and materials, including...

• Natural fibers such as 100% cotton, linen, silk, wool, ramie
• Synthetic fibers such as rayon and nylon
• Fabric blends with at least 60% cotton or other dyeable fiber (Blends will tint evenly but not achieve full color)
• Nylon-based plastics such as those found in buttons, fasteners, golf balls & lacrosse sticks
• Natural materials such as wood, wicker, paper, feather and cork

... but there are fabrics and materials that Rit will NOT dye such as ...

• 100% polyester, acrylic, acetate, fiberglass, spandex and metallic fibers
• Fabrics with rubber backing (bath mats or throw rugs)
• Fabrics with special finishes such as water repellents
• Fabrics with bleach damage or extensive staining
• Fabrics washable only in cold water or labeled "dry clean only"
• Polyethylene plastics such as golf discs
• Polycarbonate plastics such as eyeglass frames

If you are in doubt as to whether your fabric will accept dye, test a swatch.

NEW Dyeing Directions:

• When dyeing nylon, silk, and wool, it's recommended to add 1 cup white vinegar to the dye bath before immersing article to be dyed. For smaller amounts, add ½ cup. This helps to achieve full vibrancy of color from these fabrics. 

• When dyeing cotton, rayon, linen and ramie, add 1 cup salt to the dye bath. For smaller amounts, add ½ cup. Again, this will help achieve full vibrancy of color from these natural fabrics. 

When will the new Rit Formula be available?

All the Rit liquid dyes are now being packaged with the new formula.  The Rit powder dyes are gradually being converted to the new formula.  You’ll start to find colors, such as Royal Blue, Petal Pink, Fuchsia, Cherry Red and Pearl Grey already on your store shelves. All the other Rit dye colors will follow in the near future.

Have any questions/feedback about the new Rit Dye formulas?

You can contact us via email at dianne(at)ritdye(dot)com or on the Rit Dye Facebook page. We're here to help you get the best results from your dyeing adventures whether it's a question about dye techniques, finding your favorite Rit Dye color or sharing your latest dye project. We love to hear from you!

Special Note for Golf Disc & RC Car Dyers:

We appreciate your contribution to the dye community and want to continue to supply you with the dye you need to create your designs. We've set aside stock of the old formula which will dye polyethylene plastic and you can stay up to date as to which colors have been have been converted by giving customer service a ring at 866-794-0800 before ordering. We also have stock of bulk packaged dyes of the old formula on our website. We're more than happy to accommodate. Also, feel free to drop us a note if you have questions.