what to dye hyperD with?

**corrumpu** · 03-11-2015, 13:39

I would like to purchase some white HypderD 1.0 and dye it to a vibrant pink for my two daughters.

What is HyperD fabric wise and what is the best way to dye this?

Thanks for any tips!

--chris

**Dutch** · 03-11-2015, 14:36

Rit dye is readily available and works well with nylon.

**ripstopbytheroll** · 03-11-2015, 15:52

Originally Posted by corrumpu

I would like to purchase some white HypderD 1.0 and dye it to a vibrant pink for my two daughters.

What is HyperD fabric wise and what is the best way to dye this?

Thanks for any tips!

--chris

Hey Chris. I have tried off the shelf dyes such as RIT and the results were not great, at least on the first try. The colors are somewhat light and washed out as opposed to vibrant. I would imagine the DWR doesn't help either, but in my experiment I was using a pure finish fabric. There was another vendor that posted something about success with dying a white hammock and possibly posting their method here on the forum. Maybe they can shed some light on a good way to do it.

**Monkeyboy42** · 03-11-2015, 15:59

You can dye nylon. As said ritt kinda works. You prolly won't be happy with the results though. To get a really good dye job on synthetics you really need acid based dyes. A pressure cooker dye bath helps, but frankly you're getting into toxic stuff here. You also need a big pressure cooker liked 30+ quarts.

My suggestion would be to try and dye a sample with bright red rit dye. Maybe add a little purple also. Do it on the stove not and in the washer. Never ever use the pot for food AGAIN! It impossible to get completely out and is toxic to consume.

Heat helps spread the dye. The longer the dye bath the more likely it is to set. It will probably be splotchy though. Don't expect smooth even color.

Im in theatre and do scenery. I'm not an expert on dying, but I've chatted with a lot of costumers about it.

**Burning_Daylight** · 03-12-2015, 18:02

I had good luck with RIT dye. I used one bottle of navy liquid, a five gallon bucket, a couple gallons almost boiling water, and about three hours of stirring. Random thrift store woodland camo ripstop, not coated, not calendered. Turned to really dark blue camo.
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I really like how it turned out.

**ripstopbytheroll** · 03-12-2015, 18:09

Originally Posted by Burning_Daylight

I had good luck with RIT dye. I used one bottle of navy liquid, a five gallon bucket, a couple gallons almost boiling water, and about three hours of stirring. Random thrift store woodland camo ripstop, not coated, not calendered. Turned to really dark blue camo.
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I really like how it turned out.

Hey that is pretty cool!!! I think it's a lot easier to do a solid color where it can sit in the pot. I was trying to tye dye.

**ironfish77** · 03-12-2015, 18:55

Dharma Trading, they in mho are the go to for dying fabric or whatever. Phone number: 1 800 542 5227
Web address: WWW.Dharmatrading.com

Give them a call, the customer service people are great, they will be able to tell you which dye will work best for your fabric. By your thread after you dye the fabric. Some thread does not take the dye well. I kind of like the two color fabric one color and the thread a bit different, however not everyone likes the variance.

Dharma Trading, has tutorials on line, you can go simple or get complicated, such as one member described. I do not like to use toxic stuff, plus I use my pressure cooker for canning. There are a few ways to heat set and Dharma Trading explains very well on their web site.

Plus Dharma Trading is very reasonable on their shipping costs and they are speedy. They are family owned/operated since the 1960's or 70's. I have bought from them since the 70's.

**ironfish77** · 03-12-2015, 18:59

Originally Posted by Dutch

Rit dye is readily available and works well with nylon.

Cool Aid also dyes, however, not too wonderful.
My experience with Rit Dye is it dyes and stays put on SOME items. Washes out of others and it lacks the rich tones available from other fabric dyes.

**Monkeyboy42** · 03-12-2015, 20:01

Originally Posted by ironfish77

Dharma Trading, they in mho are the go to for dying fabric or whatever. Phone number: 1 800 542 5227
Web address: WWW.Dharmatrading.com

Give them a call, the customer service people are great, they will be able to tell you which dye will work best for your fabric. By your thread after you dye the fabric. Some thread does not take the dye well. I kind of like the two color fabric one color and the thread a bit different, however not everyone likes the variance.

Dharma Trading, has tutorials on line, you can go simple or get complicated, such as one member described. I do not like to use toxic stuff, plus I use my pressure cooker for canning. There are a few ways to heat set and Dharma Trading explains very well on their web site.

Plus Dharma Trading is very reasonable on their shipping costs and they are speedy. They are family owned/operated since the 1960's or 70's. I have bought from them since the 70's.

I forgot about Dharma. I second looking at their stuff. Very reputable. I've used their dyes to paint scenic backdrops before.

I came home one day and my wife was using my pressure canner and crab pot to tie dye t-shirts with a bunch of college kids. I was not a happy camper...

**Violent Green** · 03-13-2015, 21:56

RIT seems to be kinda hit or miss. I think it has more to do with the colors being used as opposed to the brand of dye. Seems all the dark colors are great, but some of the yellows, greens, etc can look a bit washed out. I would do some heavy research and see what you can find out there.

Ryan