Rit All-Purpose Powder Dye, Black (42809)

*Jan. 17, 2017: They're starting to slightly fade, but only very slightly. Certainly not any more than a newly purchased pair. *Apr. 13, 2016: Still no issues with fading, they still look good. *Jan. 6, 2016: They still look good. I'll stress to wash them separately the first 3-5 times to avoid staining other clothes. I like how the jeans and shirts I dyed turned out. I should have taken a before picture, but I didn't plan on writing a review until after I finished. The jeans were very faded, almost white at the knees and some permanent dirt stains. I followed the instructions for the most part, but here's what I did, which allowed me to not have to use a cup of salt for each pair of jeans: 3 gallons of 150°F water in a bucket, mixed one cup of salt, 1 packet of navy blue and 1/2 packet of black. The instructions specify one packet per pound of fabric, since these jeans weigh 1.5 pounds, that's right on spec. I submerged the first pair of jeans in hot clean water first before placing into the dye solution as per Rit's instructions, but I didn't do that for the three subsequent pairs, I can't see any difference in the end result. I left the jeans in the dye for about 30 minutes each, mixing with gloved hands and sticks about every 10 minutes or so. Rit's instructions say to stir constantly for the first 20 minutes then occasionally for 10 minutes. I didn't do that, but the results were still very uniform. After I removed the first pair, I added another packet of navy blue and 1/2 packet of black and did the same for the third pair. I was worried that adding more dye to the existing dye not absorbed in the first pair of jeans would cause the second and third pair to be way darker, but that was not the case. For the fourth pair, I added nothing and the jeans came out very slightly lighter than the first three pairs. The fourth pair was also lined with flannel and weighed more. Consecutively, I dyed five faded black shirts (2.5 lbs). I used a bottle of liquid black combined with a 1/2 packet of black and dyed all five shirts at the same time with great results. The bottle of liquid is good for 2 lbs. of fabric. I find after reading others’ reviews that it’s important to keep the temperature of the solution to at least 140 degrees. I achieved that with my sous vide cooker in between pairs (immersed heating element with a circulator). Other methods I suggest would be a 4-5 gallon stock pot and a thermometer, or topping off with boiling water (which will dilute the salt and the dye, so may need to add more). After everything was dyed, I hung everything up outside for about 1/2 hour, then plunged the jeans then the shirts each into a 6 gallon bucket of clean water and rang them out. I then ran the jeans then shirts separately in a short cold water washing machine cycle and hung everything to dry. After wearing, I plan to put both the shirts and the jeans into their own laundry pile together and wash them all again by themselves to ensure the color has set. I forgot to add a squirt of dishwashing soap to the dye solution as Rit suggests. I imagine that would have further ensured penetration into the fabric by reducing the surface tension of the solution. Use rubber gloves. I did and I found out that one finger had a very small hole in it because that finger is now blue. I figured the two plastic buckets I used would be forever stained blue, but they weren’t. I’ll update in the future to report on how everything holds up to washing and wear. All in all, this represents over $300 of clothing when new, feels pretty good to be able to restore everything for about $15 worth of dye/salt and two hours of time (even less because I did other stuff while soaking and ignoring the 20 minute agitation)!

Rit is perfect for dyeing fabrics and is also an alcohol-soluble aniline dye that can be used for staining wood or other porous materials.

shipped VERY quickly ans enough to dye several garments

This dye is a convenient option for refreshing or darkening fabrics at home. I used it on several cotton and polyester blends, and it produced a rich, deep black color that looks much more vibrant than I expected from a small packet. The powder dissolves easily in hot water, and application is straightforward. I followed the instructions carefully, and the results were mostly even, with good coverage on lighter fabrics. The color has held up well after multiple washes, fading minimally. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that achieving completely uniform color on thicker fabrics or mixed-material items required a bit more attention. Stirring continuously and monitoring water temperature is essential; otherwise, minor uneven spots can occur. Also, the size is best suited for small to medium projects as larger items may need multiple packets. Overall, this dye is effective and convenient for home projects, small clothing updates, or restoring faded dark garments. Just follow the instructions carefully, and it delivers impressive results.

Works great on a favorite pair of shorts that faded too quickly. Boiled some hot water and an hour later restored a favorite pair of shorts to its prior glory.

I was ecstatic at first, the color was a beautiful dusty pink/berry yet some areas were blotchy so I processed again. Upon taking out of the dye, unnoticed some deposits of dark ink type dots. I thought I was just a beginners fluke and dyed another similar cotton top and… even worse splotches. Like someone aggressively attacked my shirt with a ballpoint pen. So I have to dye these dark navy or black or else I ruin $100 worth of clothing. So overall I don’t think I’ll end up with tops in a pretty spring color I hoped for.

I've been enjoying projects with RIT dyes since high school, so for some decades now. I've tried other brands, but nothing else is as easy to use and effective, at least that I've come across. If you are on a budget, or even if you're not but can't find just the right color sweater or bedspread or what-have-you for any amount of money, RIT is the best. It's also so much fun, if you happen to be the creative or DIY type. I have searched for months for a fun new quilt set for our bedroom and can't find anything that works at any price. Finally, I dyed our 20-year-old set a vibrant wine-plum color, and I am in love with it! See photo: Our quilt is made of cotton, so it took the dye well. It had been a beige color with green, blue, and red stripes. I used two packets of RIT Wine powdered dye and one bottle of RIT Eggplant liquid dye. I used hot water in the bathtub and let it soak for an hour, making sure to move it around once or twice to prevent uneven dying. Then I rinsed it a few times in the tub and finally, I washed it in the machine in hot water, with an extra rinse. LOOK at that awesome, new, one-of-a-kind bedspread! NOTE: The bathtub was stained after I finished the project, but I simply sprayed it with a bleach bathroom cleaner and the staining vanished. If you have an old or abraded tub, however, the dye may stain the exposed porcelain permanently. I usually do my RIT dying in a big, old pot on the stovetop, but this project needed more room. You can use a plastic storage bin or tub in your backyard of you need a lot of room to dye your project and don't want to risk staining your bathtub. SECOND NOTE: I will NEVER wash this quilt with any other item, as dyed colors (especially reds) can bleed for many washings after the initial dying.

Bonjour, le Rit est vraiment parfait pour les vêtements noir, facile à faire et les vêtements ressorte bien noir. Bravo

Cette teinture pour vêtements est magique, j'avais une grosse tache d'eau de javel sur ma tunique et tout est parti. Je suis vraiment satisfaite de cette marque et je la recommande. Je vais en acheter de plusieurs tons pour ceux que je veux rafraîchir. Le prix est tout petit par rapport aux autres et il fait mieux le job que des marques plus connues. Merci RIT ❤⚘

Completely restored my faded black jeans .

Pessimo...ci tingi forse un fazzoletto e non é neanche incluso il fissativo.Prodotto in polvere. Allo stesso prezzo se ne trovano assolutamente di migliori.

So much color