Can be used on many other fabrics including cotton, rayon, ramie, linen, and other blends that contain these fabrics as well The Poly iDye is formulated by the experts at Jacquard to work perfectly with Polyester, nylon, poly/cotton blends*, plastics & more synthetic options. It may also be used for sublimation transfer techniques and to dye the polyester threads that are used to sew many commercially manufactured garments. Chemical Reactions: Some dyes designed for synthetics contain disperse dyes, which require carrier chemicals when used domestically. These chemicals can pose health risks if not handled correctly.

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Jacquard iDye Poly is virtually the only dye that will colour polyester. In fact, it will colour almost anything synthetic, including plastics and nylons, buttons, frisbee discs, 3D printed objects, toys, dolls, wigs, cleats, urethane coatings and more. Keep up to date with regular News, Articles, Free Projects & Exclusive Offers from across the Fabric, Thread & Haberdashery ranges. They cannot be used in the washing machine or in cold water like other dyes. Some of the dyes made for natural fibers can work with poly/cotton blends, depending on the amount of polyester in the blend. A short video on how to use this dye for Harakeke (and the other brands) can be found here: https://youtu.be/a-Oeji24suE

This cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. Works well with hand-dying techniques, vibrant colors, can be used on natural fabrics and cotton/polyester blends Fabric Resistance: Polyester is a synthetic fabric with a tight weave that often resists dye, making it difficult for colors to absorb effectively. for all fabrics (cotton; silk; wool; linen and rayon (402-431)) and polyesters and nylons (447-462)). Synthetic fabrics can be harder to dye, so this dye has to be used on the stovetop to maintain heat throughout the dying process and cannot be used in the washing machine as other Rit dyes canPolyester and poly blends can be hard to dye. Sometimes the dye will bleed or won’t hold fast. In that case, consider using a dye fixative, which can be used in conjunction with other dyes. This fixative helps prevent the dye from bleeding, and fading over time and can be used to enhance the color of the dye. A hot water dye that produces brilliant colors on any natural fabric, iDye may be used on the stovetop or in the washing machine on the hottest cycle. Great for over-dyeing techniques and reviving faded garments! Dyeing polyester and other synthetic materials can present several challenges due to the unique characteristics of these fabrics. Here are some potential risks and difficulties: The best fabric dyes for polyester are made from synthetic, or man-made fibers. Polyester fabrics can traditionally be harder to dye. For synthetic fibers, use iDye Poly, which is formulated specifically for polyester, nylon, poly/cotton blends, plastics, and more synthetic options. It can also be used for sublimation transfer techniques and to dye polyester threads used in commercially manufactured garments.