The Rit Dye 236ml – ColorStay Fixative helps your dye projects stand the test of time. Because it is specially formulated to lock in colour, this easy-to-use solution keeps your fabrics looking vibrant, fresh, and long-lasting.
Moreover, the fixative reduces bleeding and fading while enhancing the depth and brilliance of your project. As a result, your creations maintain their beauty even after multiple washes.
You can apply it after dyeing to seal colour into fabric. Alternatively, you can use it immediately after tie-dye and dip-dye projects to prevent colours from running into lighter areas. In addition, ColorStay works effectively on both hand-dyed and commercially dyed fabrics. This makes it a versatile tool for crafters and makers.
Furthermore, using the fixative is simple. You can apply it in a sink, bucket, or washing machine, depending on your project size. Therefore, it suits small, personalised items as well as larger fabric pieces.
Perfect for: cotton, linen, ramie, rayon, and fabric blends that contain these fibres.
Ultimately, the Rit Dye ColorStay Fixative ensures that your dye projects remain bold, bright, and beautiful over time. It gives you the confidence to create with colour while knowing your results will truly last.
Fun tip: Commercially dyed items and previously hand-dyed items can also be treated with ColorStay Dye Fixative before laundering for the first time. However, the results may not be as apparent or long-lasting as when used after your own Rit project.
Choose your method
For general projects, use the sink or bucket method.
For maximum effectiveness, use the stovetop method.
If you are working with small items or are looking to apply ColorStay Dye Fixative to a small / partially dyed (i.e. dip dyed) area, then use the spray method.
If you are dyeing large items or are looking for the easiest way to apply ColorStay Dye Fixative, then use the washing machine method.
Instructions
- For every 1/2-kilogram of dry fabric (i.e. two adult large t-shirts), use 120 mL of ColorStay Dye Fixative with 11.5 L of water.
- Fill a plastic container or stainless steel sink with hot tap water. Pour well-shaken ColorStay Dye Fixative into container or sink. Mix well.
- Wearing rubber gloves, add ColorStay Dye Fixative to bath.
- Add fabric to bath.
- If you are working with fabric that was tie dyed or shibori dyed, place the bound fabric into the bath. Placing unbound fabric into the bath could result in dye bleeding into the white areas.
- If you are working with fabric that was ombré dyed or dip dyed, Only place the dyed part of the garment into the bath. If you submerge the entire garment, dye could bleed into other areas.
- Stir slowly and continuously on and off for 20 minutes. If you dyed the clothing, it is very likely that unbonded dye that is still on the fabric will end up in the bath. That is completely normal and will not alter the results.
- Rinse in cool water.
- Wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.
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