iDye is a hot water dye that produces brilliant colors. iDye Poly is for synthetic fibers and comes in a dissolving packet. Alternatively, the packet can be placed in a pot of water, synthetic fabrics or items added and brought to a boil! iDye Poly is virtually the only dye that can dye polyester. In fact, it can dye almost anything. This includes plastics and nylons, buttons, frisbee discs, 3D printed objects, dolls, wigs and more.
Instructions Stove Method:
1.Fill stainless steel or enamel pot with enough warm water so that the fabric to be dyed can move freely in it. Set temperature to medium warm (about 60 degrees).
2. Add iDye packet to water and stir until completely dissolved. For a uniform color should be constant movement.
3. add previously washed and well wetted garment or fabric piece and bring everything to boil and keep boiling temperature for about half an hour to one hour and stir continuously to make the coloring uniform.
4. Turn off the stove and remove the garment or fabric from the pot. Be careful: both are hot! Gloves can prevent stains on the skin.
5. wash the dyed fabric with a mild detergent in cold water and let dry.
Manufacturer's Notes
Not all synthetic fibers are made the same. Results will vary, depending on fabrication, temperature and duration of dyeing. It is best to test first. Polyester is difficult to dye. And requires high heat to achieve a good color. Therefore, we recommend dyeing polyester only with the hearth method.
The instructions are for deep, vibrant colors. For lighter shades, dissolve the dye in a small container of hot water beforehand. Add appropriate amount of dye solution to the dye container to get the desired shade. The color becomes darker the longer the fabrics remain in the dyeing.