Jacquard Procion MX Dyes

Jacquard Procion MX Dyes are “cold water dyes” that are fixed chemically instead of with heat. This unique property sets Procion MX apart from all other dyes and establishes them as the undisputed backbone of backyard dyeing, batik, and of course, tie dye!

Because Procion MX dyes can be used away from the stovetop, they are also the ideal colors for shibori, ice dyeing, tub and low water immersion dyeing, printing, direct painting, and other “alternative” dye applications.

As a fiber-reactive dye, Procion MX forms a strong covalent bond with cellulosic fibers, making it the most permanent and washfast of all Jacquard dyes. Just mix the concentrated dye powder with tap water to create the most vibrant colors possible on cotton, linen, rayon, and other plant-based fabrics (may also be used with protein fibers if acidified).

Procion MX dyes are typically used with a soda ash fixative, which can be added directly to the dye bath or used to pretreat the fabric for tie dyeing and other “batch setting” techniques. Synthrapol is also recommended to give the fabric a nice clean wash before dyeing; it helps remove sizing, starch, and grease from a material that would inhibit the absorption of the color.

Typically, one 2/3 oz (18.71 gram) bottle will dye more than 1 lb (0.45 kg) of dry fabric (very bright colors will require more dye and pastel colors will require less).