How to Dye a T-Shirt?
DYING A TEE IS THE MOST COMMON USE FOR MARIPOSA DYES — AND IT’S SUPER EASY.
Create your own fashion
Before
You Start
Machine
Dyeing
Hand
Dyeing
Washed
Out Effect
Videos
Before You Start
DO YOU PREFER
HAND DYEING OR MACHINE DYEING?
A lot of people like hand dyeing because they can see the process, but machine dyeing is way easier — the washer does all the work!
Machine Dyeing
Before you dye:
- Check the dye quantity chart.
- Set your washing machine to a hot water cycle with a small amount of water, and pour the dye into the washer.
Now dye your pre-washed shirt:
- Soak your clean shirt with water and place it in the washer.
- Start the wash cycle and let it run until just before the rinse cycle.
- (Optional) For a deeper color, after 10 minutes, add up to 1 cup of salt.
- Before the rinse cycle begins, start a new cycle and let it run completely.
- Rinse the shirt under running water with soap.
- Wipe down your washer with a damp cloth.
Cleaning Your Washer:
To clean your washer, just run a cycle with no clothes, using detergent and a little bleach. The dye won’t damage your washer — although some plastic parts might change color slightly, it won’t affect future laundry loads.
Hand Dyeing
Before you dye:
- Check the dye quantity chart.
-
- Dissolve the dye in 1/2 liter (2 cups) of boiling water.
-
- Fill a large container with enough boiling water to submerge your shirt (but don’t put the shirt in yet).
-
- Add the dissolved dye into the large container.
Now dye your pre-washed shirt:
- Wet your clean shirt thoroughly and place it into the container.
- Stir constantly for even dyeing.
- (Optional) For a deeper color, after 10 minutes, add up to 1 cup of salt.
- After 45 minutes, rinse the shirt under running water with soap until the excess dye is gone.
- Hang to dry in the shade, then iron.
REDESIGN YOUR TEES AND MAKE THEM FEEL BRAND NEW!
