Examples of re-dyeing and upcycling knitwear
As the cold winter continues, we have recently received many inquiries about re-dyeing knit fabric.
We will introduce some of our past re-dyeing cases, so we hope you will find them useful!
What is knit material?
Knitted fabrics are fabrics made by weaving or knitting yarn.
The characteristics of knitted fabrics are as follows:
- Depending on the knitting method, it can have a variety of textures, from soft and light to thick.
- Depending on the knitting method, the fabric can be stretchable both vertically and horizontally.
- The knitting method allows for good breathability and moisture absorption.
- Depending on the knitting method, it can have a soft texture.
Depending on the knitting method, knit materials can have a variety of textures, from soft and light to thick, and can be stretchy in both the vertical and horizontal directions, breathable, and highly absorbent.
Characteristics of knit materials by fiber
Knit materials are made from a variety of fibers. Each fiber has different characteristics. Below we will introduce the characteristics of some knit materials by fiber.
- Cotton: Soft, light, breathable, highly absorbent, easy to wash, but prone to shrinkage.
- Acrylic: Highly insulating, lightweight, and easy to wash, but has low sweat absorption.
- Polyester: Excellent heat retention, lightweight, easy to wash, highly absorbent, and shrink-resistant.
- Wool: Highly insulating, highly absorbent, and soft, but requires careful washing.
- Silk: Soft, warm, and highly absorbent, but requires careful washing.
- Cashmere: Soft, warm, and highly absorbent, but requires careful washing.
The above characteristics are general and may vary depending on the manufacturing process and blended fibers. It is important to consider the fiber selection depending on the knit material and intended use.
Examples of knitwear
- Sweaters: Made from soft, lightweight knitted materials such as high-quality wool and cotton, sweaters are a popular outerwear item to wear in the winter.
- Cardigans: Made from a knitted material like a sweater, they are often soft and comfortable to wear. Cardigans can be used not only as outerwear but also as innerwear.
- Sweatshirts: Made from highly absorbent materials such as polyester, these are ideal for sports and outdoor activities.
- Knit dress: This dress is made of knit material and is soft and comfortable to wear.
Clothing made from knit materials is soft, light, and comfortable to wear, and has excellent heat retention and sweat absorption properties, making it popular as outerwear and innerwear in winter, as well as for sports and outdoor activities. There is a wide variety of designs and colors, so you can use it to match a variety of styles.
How to care for your knitwear
- If you wash it in a washing machine, use a gentle wash setting such as "hand wash" or "knitwear." It's also a good idea to use a detergent specifically designed for knitwear.
- Drying: Knitted clothing should be laid out gently on a warm surface to dry.
- Ironing: Do not iron knitted garments. If you do iron, do so on a low heat setting with a damp cloth over the garment.
Also, knitted clothing is prone to shrinkage, so it is recommended to store it in a dry place to make it last longer.
Examples of re-dyeing knitwear
Here we will introduce some examples of re-dyeing knitwear that we have introduced so far!
A thick white knit sweater. It was starting to yellow and pill, so I decided to tie-dye it in cherry pink!
The pink pattern is natural and the yellowing and pilling are hardly noticeable. The knit and the soft color of the tie-dye seem to go well together!
This multi-colored knit sweater has been given a dull color, giving it a more subdued look. (Sorry for the low resolution of the before image. It was blurry when I took the photo.)
This is a white knit cardigan from a customer who loves orange, which we dyed again in vermilion red. It was reborn as a completely different garment.
This cream short sleeve knit sweater is brown, a color that is especially perfect for fall!
Knitwear is often thick and large, so it can be quite difficult to dye at home. Even if you go through the trouble of dyeing it, it's all for nothing if it doesn't turn out the way you imagined.
In such cases, please leave it to somete!
●Other "re-dyeing upcycling" case studies
- Re-dye your clothes to make them black
- Examples of re-dyeing and upcycling denim (jeans) and denim jackets
- An example of re-dyeing a hoodie and upcycling
- T-shirt re-dyeing example
- Upcycling examples of dyeing faded clothes
- An example of re-dyeing and upcycling a dress
- Jacket re-dyeing and upcycling example
