Jacquard Acid Dye for Silk & Wool — Cherry Red 227 g, Concentrated Colourfast Powder

Jacquard Acid Dye in Cherry Red is a concentrated, hot-water powder dye formulated to deliver vivid, colourfast red on silk, wool, feathers and nylon.

This 8-ounce jar of Cherry Red from Jacquard gives makers and dyers a reliable, high-intensity red that exhausts evenly and resists bleeding after washing when used with a mild acid like white vinegar or citric acid. Designed for immersion dyeing, it also adapts to hand-painting and printing techniques, letting you move from skein dyeing to surface design without switching products. Made in the USA, the formula focuses on consistent results and deep, luminous tones across protein fibres and synthetics such as nylon.

How do I use Jacquard Acid Dye for even, saturated colour?

Prepare a hot bath, dissolve the measured powder fully, and add the recommended acid (vinegar or citric acid). Maintain gentle heat and agitation to encourage uniform uptake, then rinse and neutralize for stable, colourfast results.

• Pre-soak fibre in warm water to ensure even wetting.
• Dissolve dye thoroughly in a small amount of hot water before adding to the bath.
• Use white vinegar or citric acid as the acidifier to help fixation.
• Keep temperature steady and stir gently during immersion dyeing.

What fibres are best suited to this Cherry Red acid dye?

Jacquard Acid Dye is formulated primarily for protein fibres and nylon: silk, wool, feathers, and nylon take the dye exceptionally well, producing deep, saturated reds. Synthetic fibres not listed may not accept the colour as readily.

• Silk and wool yield rich, luminous Cherry Red shades.
• Feathers and specialty protein blends accept dye for dramatic effects.
• Nylon responds like protein fibres and is suitable for garment trims and accessories.
• Not intended for most unmodified synthetic fibres like polyester without special treatment.

Can I use this dye for painting, printing, or steam-setting techniques?

Yes—beyond immersion dyeing, the powder can be mixed into dye pastes or liquid solutions for direct application, printing or steam-setting on fabrics. Test small samples to refine concentration and fixation steps for predictable outcomes.

• Create painting solutions by dissolving dye and applying with brushes or squeeze bottles.
• Use steam-setting for painted silk to deepen and fix colour.
• Combine with resist techniques or discharge methods for patterns (test compatibility first).
• Adjust dilution to control tonal intensity and edge definition.

How do I care for items dyed with Jacquard Cherry Red?

After dyeing, rinse until water runs clear, then wash gently to remove loose particles. Because Jacquard Acid Dye is formulated for colorfastness, garments and accessories should retain vivid red tones with routine care—but always launder separately for the first few washes.

• Rinse in warm water, gradually cooling until clear.
• Wash with mild detergent and avoid harsh bleach or oxidizers.
• Air-dry or dry according to fibre recommendations; avoid prolonged direct sunlight.
• Machine-washable items may release residual dye on first wash; wash separately.

Who is this for: Jacquard Acid Dye — Cherry Red is aimed at textile artists, fibre dyers, couture makers, and hobbyists who need a reliably brilliant, professional-grade red for silk, wool, feathers and nylon. Use it if you want concentrated pigment for immersion dyeing, hand-painting, or experimental surface work and expect consistent, long-lasting colour from a made-in-USA formulation.