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The Complete Guide to RIT Dye in New Zealand

The Complete Guide to RIT Dye in New Zealand

September 01, 2025

Add Colour to Every Fabric with RIT Dye

Whether you want to refresh old clothes, upcycle home décor, or create bold tie-dye projects, RIT Dye is the easiest way to bring colour back to life. At Direct Sewing, we stock one of the largest ranges of RIT Dye in New Zealand—from timeless classics to vivid brights, plus specialised DyeMore shades for synthetic fabrics. And we don’t stop at dyes: we also carry the full range of RIT colour care kits and removers to keep your fabrics looking their best.

RIT All-Purpose Dye | For Natural Fabrics

RIT All-Purpose Dye is perfect for natural fibres like cotton, linen, wool, silk, ramie and rayon. It’s the go-to for clothing, cushions, curtains, and creative craft projects.

Colours We Stock

  • Dark & Neutral Shades: Black, Charcoal Grey, Pearl Grey, Dark Brown, Cocoa Brown, Camel, Taupe, Navy Blue, Denim Blue, Indigo, Evening Blue

  • Red & Orange Tones: Cherry Red, Scarlet, Wine, Coral, Tangerine, Sunshine Orange

  • Yellow & Green Tones: Lemon Yellow, Golden Yellow, Marigold, Truly Green, Apple Green, Kelly Green, Neon Green, Emerald, Teal

  • Pink & Purple Tones: Petal Pink, Rose Quartz, Fuchsia, Purple, Violet, Eggplant, Hyacinth

  • Bright Blues & Aquas: Aquamarine, Royal Blue

RIT DyeMore – For Synthetics

When your fabric has more than 35% polyester, acrylic, or nylon, RIT DyeMore is the solution. Formulated for synthetics, it gives deep, even colour where other dyes won’t take.

Colours We Stock

Midnight Navy, Smoky Blue, Apricot Orange, Chocolate Brown, Daffodil Yellow, Frost Grey, Graphite, Kentucky Sky, Peacock Green, Racing Red, Royal Purple, Sand Stone, Sapphire Blue, Super Pink, Tropical Teal

RIT Colour Care & Specialty Kits

Dyeing isn’t just about adding colour – sometimes it’s about reviving, restoring, or correcting. That’s where these RIT essentials come in:

  • RIT Back to Black Kit – Bring your favourite black clothes back to life. Perfect for faded jeans, T-shirts, or activewear.

  • RIT Back to Blue Kit – Refresh your denim with rich, deep blue tones. Great for jeans, jackets, and overalls.

  • RIT Colour Remover – Erase dye stains from whites and correct dyeing mistakes. Ideal for starting fresh on a project or fixing uneven colour.

  • RIT White Wash – Safely removes stains and yellowing from white fabrics, restoring them to crisp brightness.

These products extend the life of your wardrobe and home textiles, giving you even more value from RIT.

Why Choose RIT Dye?

  • Versatility – Works across fabric types, from natural to synthetic.

  • Huge Colour Range – Over 50 shades in stock at Direct Sewing.

  • Creative Potential – Tie-dye, ombré, dip-dye, fabric refresh, costume design and more.

  • Specialty Care Kits – Restore faded blacks, revive denim blues, whiten and brighten, or remove stains.

  • Eco-Friendly Crafting – Non-toxic, safe for at-home use.

How to Use RIT Dye

  1. Pick your formula – All-Purpose for natural fabrics, DyeMore for synthetics.

  2. Pre-wash your fabric – Removes finishes and allows even uptake.

  3. Dye bath – Submerge in hot water, stir often, and add salt (for cotton/linen) or vinegar (for silk/wool).

  4. Fix & rinse – Use RIT ColourStay Dye Fixative and rinse until clear.

  5. Experiment – Mix shades, over-dye faded garments, or try artistic methods like shibori and dip-dye.

Inspiration for Your Next Project

  • Revive faded black jeans with the Back to Black Kit

  • Refresh denim jackets with the Back to Blue Kit

  • Erase stubborn dye mistakes with RIT Colour Remover

  • Brighten yellowed sheets or tees with RIT White Wash

  • Bring life back to tired fabrics with RIT Whitener & Brightener

Why Buy RIT Dye from Direct Sewing?

  • One of the widest RIT Dye colour selections in NZ

  • Full range of dyes, kits, removers and whiteners

  • Fast shipping New Zealand wide

  • Expert sewing and craft advice to help you succeed

Shop the Range Today

Bring your next project to life with RIT Dye. From All-Purpose to DyeMore, plus restoration kits and colour care solutions, Direct Sewing stocks everything you need to colour, restore and brighten fabrics. Shop our full collection of RIT Dye here and enjoy fast NZ delivery.