Collection: Cushing Acid Dyes
For many years Cushing’s Perfection Dye was a “union” type dye, designed to be suitable for a variety of plant, animal and synthetic fibers. In response to the changing availability of raw materials and to increase the effectiveness and ease of use of our dyes, we reformulated them into two types, acid and direct.
Acid dyes are suitable for wool, mohair, and nylon. Direct dyes are the better choice for cottons and cellulose materials, plus linen and rayon. Silk dyes best with one type or the other, depending on the particular characteristics of the silk.
Acid dyes are used in a process similar to the old union dyes. A dye solution is prepared by measuring the dry powder and dissolving it in boiling water. Setting it with white vinegar. The material to be dyed should be soaked in a mild Ivory dish detergent solution for a few minutes. Water softener is useful if your water is particularly “hard”.
Acid dyes are great for wool fabric and yarn. . .if this is your first adventure into dyeing, let us know at check out so we can include instructions with your first order. Please indicate if you are dyeing fabric or yarn as the process does differ slightly!

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Green Cushing Acid Dye
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Myrtle Green Cushing Acid Dye
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Blue Cushing Acid Dye
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Aqua Green Cushing Acid Dye
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Aqualon Yellow Cushing Acid Dye
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Turkey Red Cushing Acid Dye
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Redgrape Cushing Acid Dye
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Plum Cushing Acid Dye
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Peacock Cushing Acid Dye
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Peach Cushing Acid Dye
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Orchid Cushing Acid Dye
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Orange Cushing Acid Dye
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Ocean Green Cushing Acid Dye
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Maroon Cushing Acid Dye
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Magenta Cushing Acid Dye
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Light Blue Cushing Acid Dye
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Lavender Cushing Acid Dye
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Khaki Drab Cushing Acid Dye
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Khaki Cushing Acid Dye
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Hunter Green Cushing Acid Dye
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Jade Green Cushing Acid Dye
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Gold Cushing Acid Dye
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Egyptian Red Cushing Acid Dye
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Chartreuse Cushing Acid Dye
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Champagne Cushing Acid Dye
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Cardinal Cushing Acid Dye
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Canary Cushing Acid Dye
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Buttercup Yellow Cushing Acid Dye
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Burgundy Cushing Acid Dye
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Bright Purple Cushing Acid Dye
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Aqualon Wine Cushing Acid Dye
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Aqualon Pink Cushing Acid Dye
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Aqualon Blue Cushing Acid Dye
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Aqua Cushing Acid Dye
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Apricot Cushing Acid Dye
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American Beauty Cushing Acid Dye
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