Procion MX Cold-Water Dyes

Fiber reactive dye powder creates brilliant cold-water color for cotton, linen, tie dye, shibori, ice dyeing, and batik.

Color previews are approximate and final dyed colors may vary with material, technique and other factors.

Create brilliant, washfast color on cotton, linen, and other plant-based fabrics with Procion MX, a fiber reactive dye powder known for its vibrant results and flexible cold-water process. Unlike dyes that need stovetop heat to set, Procion MX is fixed chemically, making it a favorite for backyard dyeing, tie dye, batik, shibori, ice dyeing, tub dyeing, low water immersion, direct painting, printing, and other alternative dye applications. Mix the concentrated dye powder with tap water to create intense liquid color, or adjust the amount of dye for softer pastels, deeper saturated shades, and layered color effects.

As a fiber-reactive dye, Procion MX forms a strong covalent bond with cellulosic fibers. That permanent bond is what gives the dye its excellent washfastness and lasting color on cotton, linen, rayon, and other plant-based fabrics. It may also be used with protein fibers if acidified. Because the process does not require heat, it is especially helpful for large projects, outdoor dye stations, classroom and camp activities, fiber art experiments, quilting cotton, apparel blanks, fabric yardage, tote bags, scarves, napkins, and handmade gifts. Use it for classic spiral tie dye, folded shibori patterns, ice dye surprises, painted fabric panels, low-water texture effects, batik-style layering, and custom color studies.

Procion MX is typically used with a soda ash fixative, which can be added directly to the dye bath or used to pretreat fabric for tie dyeing and other batch-setting techniques. Browse clothing care and dyes for dyeing essentials that help prepare, set, and care for fabric projects. Pair these dyes with gloves, squeeze bottles, mixing containers, resist tools, and white or light-colored natural fabric so you can build a complete dye setup before you begin. For more textile color, fabric art, and surface-design products, explore Jacquard supplies.

One 2/3 oz/18.71 g bottle will typically dye more than 1 lb/0.45 kg of dry fabric. Very bright colors will require more dye, while pastel colors will require less. Because results can vary by fiber content, fabric preparation, dye concentration, application method, water conditions, and setting process, test when exact color matching matters. Whether you are planning a bold tie dye day, a subtle hand-dyed fabric palette, a shibori bundle, or a one-of-a-kind quilting cotton, this fiber reactive dye powder offers a versatile way to create permanent color without relying on a stovetop.

• Size: 2/3 oz/18.71 g bottle
• Typically dyes more than 1 lb/0.45 kg of dry fabric
• Cold water formula fixed chemically instead of with heat
• Best for cotton, linen, and other plant-based fabrics
• May also be used with protein fibers if acidified
• Ideal for tie dye, batik, shibori, ice dyeing, tub dyeing, low water immersion, direct painting, printing, and more
• Typically used with soda ash fixative