Yes! Rit can be used to stain unfinished wood and wicker. The beauty of using a dye instead of paint is that it allows the wood grain to show through the color. Plus, since wood and wicker absorb dye, the colors won’t chip or peel like paint!

We do not recommend using Rit to dye upholstered fabric because after the dye is applied, the excess dye must be removed. This can be difficult to achieve with furniture and if the excess dye is not completely removed, it can rub off on clothing. Rit performs best with fabric that can be removed from the furniture, such as slipcovers or pillow covers, and immersed in a dyebath. Then the fabric can be rinsed and laundered as directed to remove the excess dye.

Rit is completely safe for dyeing children’s clothing. Rit is non-toxic, as determined by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Very often the thread used in the manufacturing of clothing is 100% polyester. While Rit DyeMore dyes polyester, Rit All-Purpose Dye does not. Accordingly, if you are using Rit All-Purpose Dye, the thread will remain its original color. This can create an interesting design effect, but it’s important to keep this in mind if that’s not the effect you want.

Yes! However, the color you choose to overdye with will mix with the existing color(s) in the logo and create new colors. In other words, the rules of color mixing apply. When selecting a color, think about how it will mix with the colors in the logo. For example, if you were to use a blue dye on a white item with a pink flower pattern, the pink flowers will turn purplish (blue and pink make purple) while the rest of the fabric will dye blue. Even if you were to overdye the patterned garment with a dark color, you may find that the color will appear lighter along the patterned area.

Yes! Rit can dye cotton canvas shoes and satin shoes covered with silk. The shoes must be clean and free of any stains. Learn how here.

Rit is only recommended for use with fabrics that can be washed in hot water. If a fabric is labeled “Cold Water Wash” or “Dry Clean Only,” there could be damage to the fabric if it is dyed in hot water. “Dry Clean Only” fabrics are often used in garments with interfacing and linings. These fabrics could shrink and cause puckering and unsatisfactory results.

Rit can be used to dye swim suits. As swim suits are usually made from nylon or polyester, Rit DyeMore may be your best option. Keep in mind that if your swim suit is exposed to chlorine from a swimming pool, the chlorine could cause a loss of color. In addition, long exposure to strong sunlight could cause the color to fade.

Yes, as long as the raincoat is a dyeable fabric. However, raincoats are normally coated with a water repellent finish. These finishes will repel the dye.

Ugg Boots are made of sheepskin, which can be dyed with Rit. Follow the sink or bucket method. However, do not add any extra salt. Be sure to wash the boots first to remove excess dirt and to add them to the dye bath while still wet. This will keep them from floating. Keep them in the dye bath for 30-60 minutes, moving them around to achieve an even color. Rinse thoroughly in cool water and then wash in warm water with a mild detergent. Rinse again. Let dry completely; this may take several days.

Yes! Vellux is often used in making blankets. Originally, it was made by embedding nylon fibers in a reinforced urethane foam layer to form a pile on both sides. Recently, however, some Vellux is being made using polyester fibers. Rit DyeMore can dye both of these fibers. Some manufacturers recommend laundering in cold water and dyeing requires hot water so also check the label for washing instructions.

Rit is non-toxic and contains no harmful chemicals. However, it is not a vegetable or food-grade dye so we do not recommend it for toys that children will chew on.

Eggs may be dyed using Rit. However, since Rit dyes are not food-grade or vegetable dyes, we do not recommend that you eat them.

Most pool table felt is a blend of nylon and wool, which can be dyed with Rit. However, we have no way of knowing how the water and dye will affect the surface of the pool table. They may cause irreparable damage. If you want to take a risk and give it a try, we suggest gently scrubbing the felt with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse well. While the felt is still wet, apply the dye with a sponge sparingly onto the felt. The dye water should be very hot. Mix 1 package or ½ bottle in 1-2 gallons of water at a 140 degree temperature. Allow to dry thoroughly and wipe with a clean damp cloth to remove excess surface dye.

Unfortunately, we do not recommend using Rit to dye a jute rug. If the dye is not rinsed completely from the rug, it may stain whatever it comes in contact with. Even repeated rinsing will not always guarantee full removal of excess surface dyes on jute rugs.

We do not recommend dyeing carpet in your home. Carpet dyeing is best done by professionals who use equipment that can attain high temperatures and high pressure combined with special chemicals and surfactants needed to apply the dye. The problems you may face dyeing your carpet at home include uneven color and crocking, which means the dye will rub off because if it has not been applied with sufficient high pressure and heat. That said, if you have a small area that needs color, you could try our spot dyeing method. If this does not work to your satisfaction, however, you will need to contact carpet professionals as cited above and pay for them to try to fix the discoloration so only use this method if you’re willing to take that risk.

The rubber backing on rugs will absorb the dye, yet it will not retain the dye. Therefore, the dye may later bleed onto your flooring or carpet. If you decide to give it a try, use caution and wash the rug several times before use.

Yes, dyeing deer hair is very common, especially with fishing companies. They use deer hair to make fly ties. Dyeing deer hair uses the same technique as dyeing feathers.

Rit will not cover stains. However, you can still dye the item an even color as long as you remove the stains first. We recommend using Rit Color Remover to do this.

Rit will not cover a stained or sun-faded area.  For stain spots, try to remove the stains using Rit Super Stain Remover.  For faded areas, try to remove the color using Rit Color Remover. This will remove or reduce the overall color bringing it to an off-white or cream color. Then re-dye the item.

Bleach actually damages fabric, making it very difficult to dye. If you still want to try and dye the garment, you could try using Rit Color Remover on the garment before dyeing. However, unfortunately we cannot guarantee this will work.

Rit will dye the nylon portion of the fabric. However, the spandex fibers will not absorb the dye. Nonetheless, since the spandex is usually a small percentage of the fabric blend, the fabric can be dyed, which may result in a lighter shade depending upon the amount of spandex.

Good question! Yes you can! We have a special page on our site that provides you with simple instructions on how to dye jeans. You can visit that page here.

Absolutely not! There is nothing in Rit that can in any way weaken, harm or deteriorate any textile fiber.

Waterproof and stain-resistant finishes resist wetting by water and therefore resist penetration of the dye. If the fabric is dyed, the resulting color will be as much as 50% lighter than the package color. We do not recommend dyeing these fabrics. Wash-and-wear, permanent press, and crease-resistant finishes create a resistance when dyeing and will result in much lighter colors. It is recommended to wash a new fabric or garment in warm water and laundry detergent prior to dyeing. This helps to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.

• Fiberglass, spandex, and metallic fibers
• Fabrics with severe bleach or stain damage,
• Fabrics with rubber backings
• Fabrics with special finishes, such as waterproof or stain resistant finishes
• Fabrics labeled Washable Only in Cold Water or Dry Clean Only

Rit All-Purpose Dye can dye:

• Washable Fabrics Containing Natural Fibers: Such as cotton, linen, wool, silk, ramie and modal
• Washable Fabrics Containing Synthetic Fibers: Such as nylon, rayon and viscose
• Washable Fabrics Containing Cotton Synthetic Blends: Such as polyester cotton blends that contain less than 35% polyester
• Fabric Shoes: Such as cotton canvas sneakers and satin shoes made of silk
• Unfinished Wood and Wicker: Such as furniture, picture frames, moldings, shutters, wicker baskets, straw, rattan and sisal squares
• Natural Dried Plants and Pine Cones: Such as dried cornhusks, milkweed, goldenrod, thistle, foxtails and pine cones
• Paper: Such as watercolor paper and newspaper for papercrafts and cardmaking
• Miscellaneous Items: Such as unfinished clay, cement, cork, feathers, fabric lampshades, paraffin (powder dye only), cotton and nylon rope, sand and seashells
• Food for Crafts: Such as dried beans, eggshells, seeds and macaroni

Rit DyeMore for Synthetics can dye:

• Washable Fabrics Containing Synthetic Fibers: Such as polyester, acetate and acrylic
• Washable Fabrics Containing Synthetic Blends: Such as polyester cotton blends that contain more than 35% polyester
• Nylon-Based Plastics: Such as buttons, fasteners, golf balls, lacrosse sticks and 3D printing items
• Miscellaneous Plastic Items: Such as legos or sunglasses