RIT All-Purpose Dye - Violet

RIT All-Purpose Dye - Violet

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Rit All-Purpose Dye for cotton, wool, silk, nylon and rayon.

  • Natural fibersCotton, wool and silk
  • Nylon and rayon tooWorks on those fibers as well
  • Mix your own shadesRit colors blend together
  • Lock in the colorPair it with ColorStay Fixative

Great for t-shirts, rope laces, canvas bags and cotton clothing.

  • Rit dye
  • Mix any colors
  • Save 10% on 6+

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★★★★★Customizing

“Perfect for dyeing a nylon bag.”

Used this to dye a baggu nylon bag, and it was very easy to use. Rit’s website provides instructions that are easy to follow, and the project was a success!

Anna K. · Verified buyer

★★★★★Clothing

“Shirts came out great.”

Neon green Rit dye was awesome! I dyed a couple shirts that came out great.

Ashley L. · Verified buyer
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Rit All-Purpose Dye in Violet is a fabric dye for natural fibers like cotton, wool, and silk, and it also works on nylon and rayon. It's a bright violet purple.

Each bottle is 8 oz.

Works on

  • Cotton, wool, and silk
  • Nylon and rayon

Keep it off

Polyester and acrylic. For those, use Rit DyeMore Synthetic Fiber Dye.

Common questions

Can I mix Rit colors?

Yes. See more shades in our Rit All-Purpose Dye collection to blend custom colors.

Will it work on polyester?

No. For polyester and acrylic, use Rit DyeMore Synthetic Fiber Dye.

Pairs with

Lock in the color with Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative, or pick 6 colors at once in the 6 Rit All-Purpose Dye Assortment Kit.

How it works

Check, dye, lock it in

Three simple steps for color that lasts.

  1. Check the fabric

    For cotton, wool, silk, nylon and rayon. For polyester and acrylic, use Rit DyeMore.

  2. Dye

    Mix any Rit colors to blend a custom shade, then dye your piece.

    RIT All-Purpose Dye - Violet8 oz. · $3.99

  3. Lock it in

    Lock in the color with Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative.

Why shop Rit here

Mix, match and save

  • 6+Mix any 6 Rit dyes and save 10%
  • MixableBlend Rit colors for custom shades
  • 8 oz.Every All-Purpose bottle

Good to know

Rit All-Purpose questions, answered

Quick answers from our counter staff.

What fabrics does Rit All-Purpose Dye work on?

Natural fibers: cotton, wool and silk. It also works on nylon and rayon.

Will it work on polyester?

No. For polyester and acrylic, use Rit DyeMore Synthetic Fiber Dye.

Can I mix Rit colors?

Yes. Blend Rit colors to make a custom shade. See every color in the Rit All-Purpose Dye collection.

How do I keep the color from fading?

Use a fixative. Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative locks in the color.

Is there a discount for more bottles?

Yes. Mix any 6 or more Rit dyes, All-Purpose and DyeMore together, and save 10% in your cart. You can also pick 6 colors in the 6 Rit All-Purpose Dye Assortment Kit.