Tie-Dye — Make Your Own Rainbow Clothes

Tie-dye is one of the most fun and accessible art forms out there. Kids love it, adults love it, and the results are always one of a kind. No two shirts will ever turn out the same!

What do you need?

We carry ready-to-use tie-dye kits that include everything you need:

Tulip Classic Kit (9 projects) — Our most popular kit. Includes 9 dye bottles, gloves, rubber bands, and instructions. Enough for 9 projects.
Tulip Princess Kit — Pink, purple, and glittery tones — perfect for a child who loves princess colours.
Tulip Shibori Kit (3 colours) — Japanese shibori technique with indigo blue tones. Beautiful and elegant.

For those who want more control and a more professional result:

Jacquard Procion MX — A professional fiber reactive dye that produces sharper, longer-lasting colour. Works especially well on cotton and other natural fibres. Browse our full fabric dye range.

Step by step

Choose your fabric — Cotton works best. A white or light-coloured shirt will give you the most vibrant results. Wash the shirt without fabric softener before you begin.
Wet the fabric — Soak the shirt in water and wring out the excess. The fabric should be damp but not dripping wet.
Fold it up — Here comes the fun part. The pattern depends on how you fold:
- Spiral — Pinch the centre of the shirt and twist. Secure with rubber bands.
- Scrunch — Scrunch the shirt together randomly. Creates a more abstract pattern.
- Accordion fold — Fold the shirt like a concertina. Creates stripes.
Apply the dye — Mix the dyes according to the instructions and squeeze onto the fabric. Be generous — more dye means better results.
Wait — Place the dyed shirt in a plastic bag and leave it to sit for 6–24 hours. The longer you wait, the more vibrant the colours will be.
Rinse and wash — First rinse in cold water until the water runs clear. Then machine wash on a hot cycle (on its own, without other laundry).

Good to know

Wear gloves! The dyes will stain your hands.
Work outdoors or in an area that can handle spills and splashes.
The first 2–3 washes may release excess dye, so wash separately.
Tulip kits are perfect for family projects and birthday parties.

Ready for your tie-dye adventure? Browse our full fabric dye range here.