A full step by step guide on how to dye your white GI any color you can find dye for and a list of all the supplies you're going to need. The final results a. Dyeing your Jiu Jitsu Gi can be a great way to personalize your gear and make it stand out.
However, it's important to approach the process with caution and follow expert advice to ensure the best results. In this ultimate guide, we will walk you through the step. I've died a Gi in the past with Dylon and I just followed the instructions (weighed the Gi to use the correct amount) and it came out great.
The only slight let down was that the Gi had some polyester thread on the trousers and that didn't dye. TLDR: If you're gonna dye a Gi, make sure that the material and thread isn't synthetic as it doesn't dye. As some of you know, I like to dye clothes and play around with batik.
I figured that it was about time to put together a step by step guide to dying the gi. It's really not difficult, and the same techniques can be used to dye any kind of clothing. Check it out and let me know what you.
I've dyed several BJJ gis and while the process is pretty simple, I've learned a few things each time that make it a little easier and impro. 1) just let the gi soak in the dye according to the directions 2) let the outside soak first then turn it inside out and soak the other side according to the directions 3) circulate the dye around the gi somehow by using a pail for example while its soaking. I've done a few.
If it's a color you can already get on a gi, IMO it's easier to just buy the gi. Rit dye is cheap and pretty easy, but I found it to leach out so much it took a lot of washes to make sure it wouldn't stain anyone else's. And as a result, the color ended up a lot more faded.
Turn a white jiu jitsu uniform into a green uniform! Rit Dye Color Fixative is designed to help set the dye and prevent color bleeding. While it is not necessary for all dyeing projects, using a color fixative can enhance the longevity of the color on your karate gi. The other gi was an off-brand with cotton embroidery, and the white took on the yellow.
The red trim still looks good though. I still have sage green, peach, and Chinese red dyes to try out. I shamefacedly admit I will probably buy another one or two cheapie gis so I can experiment with tie-dyeing a gi.:).