How to Dye Black Faded Jeans or Pants

Renew your old and faded pants at home.

Black pants and jeans become faded over time due to washing, wearing and weather. They look old, worn and just unattractive. Renew your old pants quickly and inexpensively by dyeing them at home with a liquid or powder solution. It's safe for almost all fabrics and brings them back to life with bold, deep colors when used properly. Get you back into your favorite pants in no time.

Things You'll Need

• Liquid or powder fabric dye
• Rubber or plastic gloves
• Tongs
• Fabric dye
• Mild laundry detergent

Instructions

1. Fill your kitchen sink about half to three-fourths full with hot water depending on how large your pants are.

2. Add 1/2 bottle of liquid dye to the hot water and stir to mix them evenly. If using powder dye, dissolve it in 2 cups of hot water before adding it in. Wear rubber or plastic gloves during this process to prevent from staining your skin.

3. Wet your pants or jeans in the hot water and squeeze out any excess water. Lay them in the dye bath. Move the jeans around with a pair of large tongs, turning them over and swishing them back and forth for the dye to absorb.

4. Soak the jeans or pants for 20 to 30 minutes for a deep, black color. Drain the water from the sink.

5. Rinse the pants with warm water to get out any excess dye, then switch to cool water. Throw the pants in your washing machine with a mild laundry detergent and run on a cool water cycle.

6. Air-dry the pants or put them in the dryer on a low tumble. Empty the lint trap beforehand to avoid any fuzzing or lint on your black pants.

Tips & Warnings

• Use dye in a well-ventilated area.

• Wash your sink out with chlorine bleach after using the dye to prevent any staining.

• Keep the gloves on until after dyeing.

• If your skin comes in contact with the dye, wash with soap and water.

References

• Rit Dye: Sink or Bucket