Dye-ing flats, pfs

[amysuen]

I have some old flats and prefolds that I'm using as burp cloths. What do I dye them with- Rit? Do I have to wash them seperately? I don't want them to bleed on ds's face or on my clothes when they get wet.

TIA!

[gr8fulmom]

DO NOT USE RIT!!! It will bleed forever!! The best thing to use is procion dyes...

Jen

[kindmomma]

Yep don't use rit :LOL Its CRAP!
Procion is the only way to go

[amysuen]

I suppose it's only available online??

[Book Addict Jen]

www.dharmatrading.com
They have starter kits too.

[Sarasein]

So, I just order a started kit? I have unbleached prefolds. Will it work on thoses?

[Book Addict Jen]

Yes. It comes with everything you need.

[ma2maya]

Remember that unbleached PFs will effect the final color, so take that into account.
Many craft/fabric stores i.e. Joanns sell the same kits you find at Dharma, which are by Jacquard(a producer/distributor of all sorts of dyes). Procion dyes are a class of fiber reactive dyes.
A similar product is Dylon Cold Water dyes which are also fiber reactive dyes and work in about the same way as Procion dyes. I have never used them so I cannot say they are better than the tie-dye kit, but they are an option. Quite honestly, procion dyes are pretty simple themselves

Good Luck!
Kathy

[Sarasein]

I was figuring that would effect color. But I was thinking about getting some darker colors. I just have not decided what to do. Thanks for the advice.

[Knittin' in the Shade]

just be sure they have been washed well prior to dyeing, becuase the unbleached have a lot of the oils still in them.

[amysuen]

I was going to ask that. Thanks for all the advice!