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Buy Swatches First: Fabric for Dyeing, Fiber Checks and Prep Cellulose fibers like cotton, linen, and hemp take fiber-reactive dyes best and hold color through years of washing. Protein fibers like silk and wool need acid dyes instead. Polyester, acrylic, and olefin resist dye with standard home kits and require industrial disperse-dye equipment, so they are not suitable for typical home projects. Buy fabric labeled prepared-for-dyeing (PFD) when you can, and match your dye class to your fiber before purchasing yardage. TL;DR: Fabric blends with polyester or olefin will resist dyeing unles …