How to dye polyester fabric

Polyester must be dyed using disperse dyes and water heated to at least 200℉. The molecules in polyester fibers are hydrophobic and cannot absorb water-soluble dyes. Disperse dyes work only on synthetic materials such as polyester and nylon, and will not color natural fibers.

Dyeing polyester fabrics and other synthetic fibers is easy with the right dye. Learn how to dye polyester fabrics step by step.

Can you dye polyester? Yes! Learn the ins and outs with our article on how to tie dye polyester, including fleece, sheer fabric, and felt.

Let’s talk about how to dye polyester fabrics and other synthetics. Real talk: you can’t always find fabric to work with that’s exactly what you want it to be. The good news is that with rare exception the color of your fabric is editable. I use this process all the time, and I promise you […]

How to dye fabric using procion fiber reactive dyes, for a wide variety of brighter and more colorfast results.

With so many diverse synthetic fabric iterations on the market, we thought it was high time to offer a dye capable of taking those very fabrics to the next level. That’s why we’re proud to introduce Rit DyeMore, a dye specially made for synthetic fabrics like polyester, acrylic, acetate, plus blends that contain those fibers. And like our original formula, DyeMore is non-toxic and perfect for use in the home.

To make your clothes shine in a new colour, you can simply use textile dye! How you can dye clothes and what you have to consider, you can find out here!

What you need: about a half metre (a little more than half a yard) Linen Fabric (or try any white or light coloured 100% cotton ...

Lois Ericson shows you how to create uniquely colored and patterened fabrics with ordinary household bleach.