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These Crafty Tie-Dye Kits Will Take Your Old Sweatsuit From Tired to Trendy

A plain white tee = a world of possibilities.

Headshot of Zarah A. KavaranaBy Zarah A. Kavarana
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Tie-dye sweatsuits have become as synonymous with 2020 as the rainbow dye-splattered designs of the ’60s and ’70s. Why bother pouring money into a matching trendy two-piece when you can make your own at home for a fraction of the cost? With these all-inclusive tie-dye kits, you'll keep finding new things to soak and splatter.

From sweatpants that have passed their prime, to a boring plain white T-shirt, bleached bedding sets, or a pair of stained socks, any item can become your next tie-dye project if you have the right tools.

These colorful, easy-to-use tie-dye kits have you covered, whether you want to incorporate a kaleidoscope of multicolored hues, or a single monochromatic shade. Choose from unique techniques like ice dyeing, Japanese shibori, soda ash dyeing, and even reverse dyeing with dark fabrics to produce professional-looking patterns.

No matter what final result you're looking for, there's a fun tie-dye kit here for you.

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Best for Bulk Dyeing

Tulip Tie-Dye Party One-Step Kit

Tulip Tie-Dye Party One-Step Kit
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Best for Bulk Dyeing

Tulip Tie-Dye Party One-Step Kit

$32 at Michael's

The ultimate pick for endless dyeing, Tulip's 18-color tie-dye kit gives you a rainbow of vivid options to create up to 36 projects. It comes with six sets of gloves and rubber bands, all encased in a sturdy handled box for safekeeping.

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Best for Ice Dyeing

DIY Ice Dye Kit

DIY Ice Dye Kit
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Best for Ice Dyeing

DIY Ice Dye Kit

For a softer, watercolor-like effect, try adding ice when applying this set of fiber-reactive dyes. Step-by-step instructions will show you how it's done, and an included cotton bandana is a good piece to practice on before you take the plunge on a crisp set of sheets.

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Best Blues

Tulip Shibori One-Step Tie-Dye Kit

Tulip Shibori One-Step Tie-Dye Kit
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Best Blues

Tulip Shibori One-Step Tie-Dye Kit

Now 52% Off

The more colors you use, the more likely it is colors will blend together and create murky spots of brown. Limiting the shades to these bright blues can help streamline the process, so you don't have to be too careful about where to apply the dye. It's a foolproof way to guarantee great results.

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Best Classic Kit

Jacquard Tie Dye Kit

Jacquard Tie Dye Kit
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Best Classic Kit

Jacquard Tie Dye Kit

You can't go wrong with this set of three classic primary colors. It comes with vibrant red, blue, and yellow pre-measured dyes that can be mixed into four included squirt bottles to create custom shades.

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Best for Natural Dyeing

DIY Turmeric Natural Dyeing Kit

DIY Turmeric Natural Dyeing Kit
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Best for Natural Dyeing

DIY Turmeric Natural Dyeing Kit

What are bottled fabric dyes even made of? This natural dyeing kit is made purely from organic turmeric powder, so it's totally transparent about its formulation. 

Best of all: It comes with a cotton pillow cover, so you don't have to supply your own fabric.

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Best for Dark Fabrics

Tulip Reverse Tie-Dye Kit

Tulip Reverse Tie-Dye Kit
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Best for Dark Fabrics

Tulip Reverse Tie-Dye Kit

Only have darker fabrics on hand? Tulip's color-changing formula is way safer than attempting a reverse tie-dye design with bleach-based toilet bowl cleaner (yes, this is a thing), and color distinctions come out crisper, too.

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Most of us may associate tie-dye with '70s-era hippie style, but traditional Japanese shibori dyeing techniques actually date back to the 8th century. This naturally derived indigo dye kit will help you explore an ancient art form with everything you need to get started — including a cotton gauze bandana.

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Best Soda Ash Dye Kit

Tulip Artisan Soda Ash Tie-Dye Kit

Tulip Artisan Soda Ash Tie-Dye Kit
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Best Soda Ash Dye Kit

Tulip Artisan Soda Ash Tie-Dye Kit

Though tie-dyeing with soda ash involves an extra step, its thicker formula helps produce sharper lines and patterns. It's worth experimenting with if you're looking for more defined results.

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Best for Spray Dyeing

Sei Pack of 8 Tumble Dye Tie-Dye Kit

Sei Pack of 8 Tumble Dye Tie-Dye Kit
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Best for Spray Dyeing

Sei Pack of 8 Tumble Dye Tie-Dye Kit

Eight included dyes are topped with spray nozzles to blend colors more seamlessly than traditional squirt bottles. The process is still messy, but it's a slightly more controlled way to craft one-of-a-kind creations at home.

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Best for Single-Color Dyeing

Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit

Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit
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Best for Single-Color Dyeing

Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit

If rainbow isn't really your thing, this single-color dye is a simplified way to create a monochrome look. Choose from 10 rich color options that can each dye up to three projects.

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Best ’70s-Style Kit

Jacquard Tie-Dye Kit

Jacquard Tie-Dye Kit
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Best ’70s-Style Kit

Jacquard Tie-Dye Kit

Now 60% Off

Packed with everything you need to dye plenty of groovy projects, this classic '70s-style tie-dye kit is a nostalgic way to get crafty. It comes with three primary shades and a soda ash dye fixer that'll make shades appear more vibrant and distinct.

Headshot of Zarah A. Kavarana
Zarah A. Kavarana

Zarah Kavarana is the contributing editor at BestProducts.com, where she spends her days hunting for shareworthy home, tech, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle finds, and resisting the urge to add them all to her cart. A Boston University journalism grad with a penchant for red wine, her hidden talents include poaching an egg and applying winged eyeliner on the subway.

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