Rit Back to Black Dye Kit, 5.88 x 5 x 2.38

Comparable to other brands of clothing dye. Clear instructions. Consistently dyed my item thoroughly. Has lasting durability. Consistency is liquidity. Compatible with multiple kinds of fabric i dyed cotton, denim and linen.

Very satisfied with my purchase; it gave me excellent results.

This is the tale of a lady who was feeling too cheap to buy new $9 black shirts to replace her faded work 100% cotton Beefy Tees. On a whim, I ordered this kit (without reading) assuming I could just dump the stuff in the washing machine and get a fresh new load of black shirts. Yea, that was not the case. After actually reading the directions, I realized I just spent $10 to dye 2-3 black shirts?! …….and worse, the washing machine method was not recommended. ☹ I was not deterred, instead I ordered a second kit and decided to give it go anyway. First thing I did was wash my whites, so there was zero chance of me messing them up with residual dye; and so I could pay attention to my washing machine’s agitation and fill cycles. My washing machine is a top load with full agitator; it only has auto-sensing or deep fill for water options which posed a challenge. Also, it does not have a pause option, so I had to unplug it to get it to hold the dye water long enough. For the dye process, I boiled 2 cups of course ground kosher salt in a pot while the washer filled with hot water and 11 medium men’s shirts (nearly twice as many as I should have done per the directions). Since, I used the auto sensing water level, I had to add the shirts while it filled. I then removed the shirts - added 2 bottles of dye directly to the water- let it agitate for a minute – added the boiling hot salt water and dish soap – let it agitate for a couple of minutes – and then added the wet shirts back in. My washer agitated for approx. 10 minutes before wanting to drain, so I unplugged it and broke out my kayak paddle. I paddled the shirts around every 7-10 minutes, and used elbow-high gloves half way through to pull the shirts out and put back in. (the internet said pulling them out of the water was important to rearrange the fabric so it dyed evenly?) I kept the shirts in the dye for a total of 60 minutes, and then set the washer to drain and spin. While the machine was draining the dye water, I added the color fixative to a large pot of near-boiling water. I dumped the hot fixative water over the drained (not rinsed) shirts and started an auto-sensing hot water wash cycle. Since my machine only agitates for 10 minutes, I unplugged it and let it soak in the fixative water for an additional 10min (total 20), before resuming the cycle through cold rinse & spin. Once done, I washed the clothes with detergent on a cold deep fill cycle. Surprisingly, there was very little, if any, color bleed in the water. My results were worth the $20 and time it cost me, but barely. I think a 3rd bottle would have made better results since I had more than 6 gallons of water in my machine. Pic posted from left to right: faded black shirt, newly dyed shirt, new black shirt form store. If I did this again, I think I would do 4 bottles and deep fill the machine so I could add in a few pair of scrub pants, to make it worth all the effort. Note: There was no staining on the metal in my machine, but there was a bit on the plastic agitator. I ran a load of old towels with Oxyclean after dyeing; this took care of the residue in the machine. I also had to take out the fabric softer cup and components to rinse the dye water off. Hope this helps!

I’m very happy with this Rit Back to Black Dye Kit. It is such a useful product for refreshing clothes that have lost their deep black color over time. Instead of throwing away faded pieces, this kit makes it possible to bring them back to a cleaner, darker, and more polished look. What I like most is how complete and convenient it feels. The kit includes what you need to revive black clothing, and it is a great option for jeans, shirts, dresses, uniforms, or other dark fabrics that need a fresh update. It helps make old clothes look more wearable again, which also feels practical and budget-friendly. Overall, this is a smart product for anyone who wants to restore faded black clothes and make them look newer without spending money on replacements. I’m very pleased with it and would definitely recommend it.

I love wearing black but clothes do tend to fade after washing. I had several t's and dresses that needed refreshing. This works! It makes black clothes look new again and extends the life of my favorites. Unfortunately, it doesn't last long when washed. I used the setting powder, but I'm not sure it does much; clothes do bleed when washed. It works temporarily, so I'll need to repeat the process again to keep them looking new. Use a bucket; the black dye stains everything, especially the sink! It comes out with bleach and a good scrubbing.

Easy to use and effective! I read through the instructions and also checked online reviews before using it. I even leave the pants in longer than recommended to ensure full coverage. While I did need to repeat the process twice, it brought my pants back to a rich, dark black—exactly what I was hoping for.I’d definitely repurchase this instead of buying a new pair of pants. Great value and results!

This product was cheap and effective. I had a blue denim jacket that clashed too much with my outfits, so I wanted to dye it black. I bleached the jacket first to make it lighter in color, then went through the dye treatment and color fixative. The dye distributed evenly and is nice and dark. The color fixative made the rinsing process very fast and I am very happy with the results. I used a clean 5 gallon bucket from the hardware store to do the treatment and followed the directions and had great results. Note that the dye will not work on any polyester thread, so the thread on my jacket stayed a different color which I actually really like the look of.

This product is seriously one of the best things I have ever gotten. I bought it multiple times now. I am a millenial goth lady, married to a gen x goth lady. I have 2 daughters who also like a mix of bright cheery clothes, and black goth clothes. Basically we have a lot of black clothing, and a lot of it is incredibly faded. I love thrifting as well, and sometimes I end up with cute things in colors I dont wear much. I also love stretchy comfy jean shorts but the softest are always light wash which I begrudgingly wear. Anyways, I decided to try this on some things, because we had an accident where bleach spilled in my laundry room and me and my friend tried to fix it as fast as possible but so much got bleach stained :( anyway I liked this product so much that I bought tons more with 1 day shipping to try on other things, because I got an adhd fixation going on now lol. I was able to dye me and my wifes faded black shirts so they look crisp and dark black, in multiple materials too not just cotton! Even band t shirts etc if they are printed the pattern doesnt dye which is wonderful. Was able to dye some light color band shirts I like but tend to not wear for thr colors, and now I love wearing them. I then dyed many things like tank tops that had colors I didnt like, and did the same for clothes my daughters didnt like the colors. Had a blue and white and navy striped top that is now light grey, charcoal, and black stripes which looks absolutely awesome! I dyed maxi skirts we had, including a white one that was totally see thru which I can now wear. I added vinegar and salt which help with certain materials, and used 2 big stock pots on the stove, and dyed in one, and fixant it with the other. I did not need to stir for 30 to 60 min like it said either, just occasional like soup lol. I also got extra dye because the water evaporates and gets sucked up by clothes, so if u are doing a ton u will have to add water and lots more dye, because towards the end, the dye water will just make it grey, its not as powerful, so keep it new. If anything is too light just dye it again after washing it. Anyways this is awesome, and I am excited to wear my clothes again, its like having a new wardrobe, and I'm so happy, as is my wife. My kids want me to buy more colors soon like purple which we all like, so I'm gonna try that soon too. Wish I tried this in the past to avoid giving away clothing id have still worn! Buy this, and fix up your clothes, you wont regret it!

Just follow the instructions and make sure you set aside the required time.

This kit is amazing. I used it on shirts and denim shorts, and it returned them to their original deep black. I'd tried a bottle of dye from the supermarket before, which was okay; however, they quickly lost their color again. This kit also includes a color-setting product that seems to be working extremely well at keeping the clothes looking new. It's much better value on Amazon too, and heaps cheaper than replacing the items of clothing. Just make sure you have laundry bleach, as it takes a couple of tub cleans to remove the dye from the washing machine.

Lo usé para pintar mi Tote Bag y quedo como nueva, le dio una segunda vida porque ya estaba muy descolorida. Las letras blancas se hicieron ligeramente grises pero el negro de la bolsa quedo como si fuera nueva. Una vez que se secó no mancha nada de negro. Trae un fijador que hace que no se transfiera la tinta a la piel u otras prendas

This helped restore two of my black sweatpants.

Worn out black jeans, cap and jogger pants with a bleach stain....all back to pitch black. The jean labelling survived and kept its color. It you have plastic printing then it wont survive process as you need hot water. I wonder what other colours then have.