Do you have to use 100% cotton fabric itemsor will it work on cotton/poly blends?
2020375
It needs to be 100% cotton or it will turn out very pale, depending on the blend. But 100% cotton is the way to go.
2020376
Yes. You need to use 100% cotton or other natural fabric for best results. If you want to dye poly, it takes a special product for synthetics. If you dye with blends, the poly part will not dye. The cotton part will. It might be an interesting effect. Try a small piece and see what you get. Plus, things loose a lot of brightness as the colors set and dry. And you may lose more color when you first wash the garment. And that kit will not dye 15 shirts. More like 5.
1881033
I have only used it on Sunbrella marine fabrics. It works amazingly well for that application.
592891
Polyester can't take as high a drying temperature as cotton and blends. Check what temps and inks your preferred screenprinter uses and also check their material requirements. You don't want melted or puckered gifts, or ones that your design washes out of after one use. good luck!
1027293
the 100% cotton will fade especially if you ues any laundry detergent with "brightener" will also shrink a little. recommend the rip stop poly blend. they too will bade with time especially with "brighteners"
424143
This is 100% polyester blend, high performance fabric. I can have SoFAB mail you a sample if you like, just let me know.
1537308
I don't know. I have only used it on wearable fabrics. Sorry I couldn't help.
180299
The dye is only suitable for non synthetic fabrics, a 50/50 poly cotton blend yes, fully poly no. Cotton that has not been treated is its primary use. You might consider using fabric spray paint dye, which will bond with synthetic fabrics. Any item you dye should be left to air dry for a few days, then you can wash it alone, it will bleed for the first few washed like a new pair of jeans. Also keeping the dye mix in a bucket and redying an item after its washed once, then repeating the process may be needed as the item may lighten, black is a dark color. So for any synthetic or polyester fabric spray paint is the way to go.
1814413
My experience is no, this will not work on thicker fabric. Tried it multiple times on 3 layers of thin cotton fabric. The snaps did not hold. This first time the snaps were used in each case, they failed to work.
92649
I used in on a 100% silk pants suit; it worked well. Unlike with heavier fabric, you won't need to touch it to the fabric. Hold the steamer a couple of inches away and work from the bottom up, hand-smoothing as you go.
132175
I have only used the product on 100% cotton. Probably try a scrap of the material and see if it holds. :o)
1242807
It doesn't say, only 100% cotton percale. I don't think it's high, it feels like cotton not silk.Found this on the web: "Percale: A smooth, flat, closely woven and combed fabric that comes in 100 percent cotton or 50/50 cotton/poly blends. Finer than muslin, expect thread counts here to range from 180 to 200."
1367207
Microfiber is not 100% cotton. It is usually a polyblend of some type. Doesnt really matter unless you are have fabric allergies and need the 100% cotton.
207759
weelllll painting on fabric, is a friggin nightmare...but maybe you'll be a pro. I had nothing but problems. Now silk.....no idea I only used it on cotton. Remember you have to get that other stuff, Fabric Medium (yes that's what it's called, Martha S. also makes it) to mix with it...so it will adhere to the fabric and not wash off. I think if you have patience, you'll do great, I have has much patiences has a 5 year old on Christmas morning. SO good luck.
66556
I don't know if it works on fabric but I used it on canister labels, later ran them thru the dishwasher and the label was intact.. Working and all. This makes me think you have a good chance of it working on fabric.
344966
Wow, RS, thank you so much for starting this thread. I'm allergic to most polyester fill and fabric (asthma and contact dermatitis) and was thinking of buying it only because they stated it was 100% cotton shell and fill. All cotton is hard to find at this sale price so I was going to buy it as a back up to my current one that's really held up well in 1.5 decades of use.
1891149
I used these on all cotton baby onesies for a fun baby shower activity, and they worked very well. I think they would work best on cotton or at least cotton-polyester blends. Not sure if they'd work on other fabrics.
1208861
I just tried it with both felt and cotton fabrics. A single layer punches ok, but fabric and felt were both 'pulled' into hole and punched hole had to be finished with scissors.. Double layers of both cut fine and were stiff enough to cut hole all the way through without having to trim with scissors. Triple layer of cotton punched fine; but felt was too thick.