Tie-dyeing of T-shirts, a summer staple, can be easily experienced at home! Miyako Dye "Tie-Dye Home Kit Renewal release on August 1

Katsuraya Fine Goods Co., Ltd. will launch a renewed "Tie-Dye Home Kit" on August 1, 2024 (Thursday), which enables customers to easily experience tie-dyeing T-shirts at home. The "Tie-dye Home Kit" is a special kit that allows customers to enjoy tie-dyeing workshops at home using Miyako Dye brand dyes, which are popular at the "Dyeing Experience Space somenova" operated by the Company in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.

Our online store: https://www.katsuraya-fg.com/onlineshop/

Dyeing result 1

Dyeing result 2

Product Features

1) The product incorporates all the know-how of the workshops held at our "Dyeing Experience Space somenova".

You can learn carefully with the "large-size instruction manual" and "large-size sheet" that contain 10 types of tie-dye dyeing.

Waterproof tray" and "divider paper" for tie-dyeing are included in the package.

No need to prepare batts (containers) and nets (nets) separately.

Waterproof trays and dividers are disposable, so there is no need to store them.

2) You can choose the colors of T-shirts and dyes to be included in the package.

You can custom-order T-shirts (XL, L, M, XS) and dye colors (22 colors) to create your own unique tie-dyeing experience. You can experience tie-dyeing the same day you receive your order.

3) The dye used is Miyako Dye brand's "React", a dye for technical use. The dyeing process takes only 20 minutes, and the entire process takes about one hour to complete the tie-dyeing process with good colors.

Changes in this renewal release

The dye is now brighter in color, ideal for tie-dyeing.

The dye has been divided into smaller portions to match the amount of dye to be used per time for tie-dyeing, making it easier to use.

How to use the product

Wash and soak the shirt.

Squeeze the shirt.

Dissolve the dye and fixative and put each into a bottle.

Pour the dye over the shirt.

Pour the dye over the shirt and let it sit for about 20 minutes.

Rinse with detergent.

Rinse with detergent, hang dry in the shade, and voila!

Pouring the dye on the shirt 1

Pouring the dye on the shirt 2

Product Overview

Tie-dye home kits are available in the following three types.

Self-exploration, one-person kit - 5,500 yen including tax (shipping fee to be borne by the company)

You can tie-dye 3 colors twice.

*The second shirt is not included, so please bring your own 100% cotton shirt.

<Contents

1. 1 cotton T-shirt

　 You can choose size from XL, L, M, XS

2. 3 bottles (with caps)

3. dye for technique React (2.5g packet x 6 colors) *enough for 2 uses of each color

　 You can choose up to 6 colors (6 packets) from 22 colors.

　 Sky blue, brilliant blue, rouge, navy blue,

　 Red, Purple, Ochre Bron, Violet, Bron,

　 Cherry pink, black, carnation, yellow, engine,

　 Green, Orange, Emerald Green, Dark Bron,

　 olive green, beige, blue, gray

Fixative (7 g packet x 6 packets) 5.

5. 1 sheet *Sheet on which the shirt is placed 6.

6. 1 waterproof tray *2 times use

7. 10 sheets of divider *2 times use

8. 1 pair of vinyl gloves

9. 15 rubber bands

10. 1 set of bamboo chopsticks

11. 1 rope

12. instruction manual

Strengthening Bonds, Kit for Two - 11,880 yen including tax (shipping cost borne by us)

You and your partner can tie-dye your T-shirts twice using 3 colors each!

You can choose two T-shirts from XL, L, M, and XS for two people.

The second shirt is not included, so please bring your own shirt made of 100% cotton.

*You can choose up to 12 colors (12 packets) of dye from 22 colors for the two of you.

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Each kit contains twice the number of items of the kit for one person.

Repeater Set - 1,650 yen including tax (330 yen shipping fee to be borne by the customer)

This set is for those who have already purchased the Tie Dye Home Kit.

＜Contents

1. dye for technique React (2.5g packet x 6 colors) *You will need 2 times of each color.

　 You can choose up to 6 colors (6 packets) from 22 colors. 2.

2. fixing agent (7g packet x 6 packets)

3. 1 waterproof tray *2 times use

10 sheets of dividing paper (for 2 uses) 5.

5. instruction manual

Sales method: Our online store

https://www.katsuraya-fg.com/onlineshop/

Dyeing process 3

Finished dyeing4

■About Katsuraya Fine Goods Co.

Founded in 1890 in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Katsuraya Fine Goods is a manufacturer and distributor of dyes for home use.

The company provides handmade dyestuffs under the Miyako Dye brand, which are made from carefully selected raw materials and produced in-house.

In June 2017, we opened "dyeing experience space somenova" (https://www.katsuraya-fg.com/somenova/) in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, to let more people know about Japan's proud dyeing culture, and we hold various workshops to show the fun and splendor of dyeing. The space offers a variety of workshops and other events to promote the joy and wonder of dyeing.

Reference: History of Miyako Dyeing

https://www.katsuraya-fg.com/history/

Company Profile

Company name: Katsuraya Fine Goods Co.

Head office: 14-7 Nihonbashi Kobunacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Establishment : 1890 (Meiji 23rd year)

Business Description: Manufacture and sale of household dyes and other products for handmade and dyeing enthusiasts, and users of dyeing and re-dyeing.

　　　　　　 Manufacture and sale of dyestuffs for home use, etc.

Stores: Aeon Pandora House, Okadaya, Tokyu Hands, Handicraft Center Dream, Fujikyu, etc,

　　　　　　 Handicraft Center Dream, Fujikyu Craft Town,

　　　　　　 Yuzawaya and other handicraft and general merchandise stores nationwide

URL: https://www.katsuraya-fg.com/

Representative: Shinichi Aoyama, President and Representative Director

About Shinichi Aoyama, President and Representative Director

Shinichi Aoyama is the fifth generation of the company's founder, Rikinosuke Aoyama. He has a unique background, having been engaged in corporate planning, accounting, M&A, etc. for many years at Canon Inc., a major precision company, and after working overseas for 18 years, he took over the baton of the family business from his father four years ago. She has been working on a variety of activities to promote the quality and beauty of Japanese dyes.