COMMUNITY DYE BATH

A SUAY REUSE SERVICE


CURRENT COLOR COLLECTION

2024 ALL STARS

  • MIDORI (NAT & SYNTH)

  • LIPSTICK LESBIAN

  • HOT SPRINGS TIE DYE

  • CRUSHED TOMATO

  • BLISTERED SHISHITO

  • HONEYBEE

  • BLACKBERRY TIE DYE

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Are you dropping off in person or mailing in?

If you are local and want to drop off in store, please come see us at 905 Mateo St. in DTLA 7 days a week from 10am-5pm, (Thursday - Saturday until 6pm). Do you need a mailer kit to send your items in? Start your order here below!

Reuse meets makeover with the SUAY Community Dye Bath™. Through a monthly rotation of new color palettes, you can send in your faded and stained textiles, as well as those that just need a new look, to have overdyed in our communal dye baths. This program is offered 365 days a year with new colors introduced every single month. Love the colors you see above? Jump on them before the month ends!

The SUAY Community Dye Bath™ is the largest reuse program of its kind. Since its inception in 2020, this program has given a new life to more than 2 million pounds of textiles and is powered by a women-led, skilled team of garment workers and reuse experts. 

  • SELECT YOUR ITEMS AND COLORS

    SUAY offers 5-7 new dyes each month in a variety of colors that work on both natural and synthetic fibers, always including a tie-dye option. Lighter garments take on a close match to the color swatch, while colored, darker garments can take on a whole new tint/hue that plays off the base color.

  • DROP OFF OR MAIL-IN

    Want to stop by and drop off your items? Just come in, 7 days a week. Need the convenience of mailing in (no matter where you are)? Just click the button below to tell us about your items and add to cart. Once you check out, we will send you a pre-paid mailer to put your items in and send back to us for their dye bath dip.

  • DIP, DYE, DRY

    We sort the thousands of items received from the community each month and individually identify them by photo and a custom tag that follows them through the dye bath. Each color is dyed in a large 100 lb. bath. Once they are dyed, we clean and sort them amongst the other colors and quality check each item, then reunite all of your different dye bath items to return to you.

  • TEXTILE TRANSFORMATION

    Your items are ready for their new life! You will get an email alert that everything is ready for pickup, or on the way back to you in the mail. The processing time for each Community Dye Bath™ takes about 4-6 weeks from the end of the month you participate in. We are developing some proprietary tech to shorten this process and continue to innovate this incredible reuse program, so stay tuned!

Dye Bath Pricing
Product Solid Synthetic Tie-Dye
Tops
Tank top / bodysuit 5 9 10
Short-sleeve top 8 11 12
Long-sleeve top 9 13 15
Button down - short and long sleeve 10 14 15
Flannel / heavier button down 16 23 25
Sweater / sweatshirt 16 24 25
Hoodie 20 28 30
Blazer / vest 18 28 30
Outerwear - fleece / shirt jacket 26 44 46
Outerwear - denim / workwear coat 36 52 54
Bottoms
Jeans 18 24 26
Cargo pant / trouser / canvas 20 28 30
Overalls 35 45 50
Sweatpants 24 36 38
Skirt 12 18 20
Shorts 10 15 17
Dress - short 18 25 27
Dress - midi / maxi length 26 32 34
Jumpsuit 28 42 44
Kid + Baby
Onesie 5 7 8
Shirt 6 9 10
Pants / shorts 6 9 10
Dress 6 9 10
Sweatshirt / sweater 8 13 14
Baby blanket 8 13 14
Accessories - burp cloth / bib / hat 5 7 8
Bath + Kitchen
Tablecloth 18 28 30
Robe 35 46 50
Bath towel - body 16 25 27
Bath towel - XL / beach towel 24 34 36
Hand towel / dishcloth 6 9 10
Washcloth / napkin 3 4 5
Oven mitt /potholder / placemat 6 9 10
Bath rug - 20" x 30" 35 46 48
Apron 16 28 30
Accessories
Hat 11 16 18
Bag - light-weight tote 5 9 10
Bag - medium-weight tote / fanny pack 12 18 20
Bag - large tote 20 30 32
Backpack / duffle bag 35 46 48
Scarf 10 16 18
Bedroom + living room
Pillowcase 5 9 10
Flat or fitted sheet - light-weight 30 43 45
Flat or fitted sheet - heavy-weight 40 53 55
Duvet cover - light-weight 40 56 60
Duvet cover - heavy-weight 66 84 86
Blanket - light-weight (no fill!) 60 76 80
Blanket - heavy-weight (no fill!) 80 120 126
Pillow cover - up to 24" 8 13 15
Pillow cover - over 24" 12 20 22
Curtain - up to 84" 48 65 68
Curtain - over 84" 65 92 95
Cushion cover - 30" x 36" (ish) 30 54 56
Cushion cover - over 36" 37 62 64
Yard of fabric 13 20 22

Community Dye Bath™ FAQ

What type of fabrics can go into the dye bath?

Dyeing does include a heat process, so if you have not washed these items previously or have any questions about whether your item may shrink or not be appropriate for a high-heat process, please reach out. We do not dye nylon, wool, leather, mohair, and other animal-protein fibers. Silk is one exception, but it is delicate and may incur damages.

We accept synthetics. Be sure to note/be aware of your item's fabric makeup and color selection. If it is fully or mostly synthetic (60% and above), your item will need to be dyed in the synthetic option(s) available.

At this time we also do not accept shoes or any home goods with an attached insert (ie comforter or cushion) or hard backing (rugs).

Do items have to be white to be overdyed?

Whites and lights aren't the only colors you can dye! The original garment must be a lighter or lateral shade of the intended color to go into the dye bath. Overdying intense or existing colors with new ones often creates unique hues and richer outcomes. Results vary by fabric integrity and construction.

How should I care for my items when I get them back?

Please wash your dye bath items separately for their first wash, then wash cold with like colors. We always recommend line drying when possible to extend the life of your textiles.

What dyes and processes do you use?

Our dyes are bluesign® System-approved and are safe for consumers and workers while minimizing environmental impact across the supply chain. Big improvements are in motion to speed up the process, provide greater transparency, and develop more botanical-based dye options. Our third-party certified methodology promises:

  • Safe dyes for you, your family and your pets
  • Natural resource efficiency (up to 50% water and chemical reduction compared to conventional applications)
  • EPA-compliant wastewater emission levels
What happens if my item(s) are damaged in the process?

There is a slight chance of damage or loss, but we take many steps to mitigate this. We cannot see the entire life cycle of a garment before it gets to us and do our best to notify you of items we see as delicate or historically more damageable items beforehand. If any damage occurs, we notify you and provide possible options for repair or recycle. Customers acknowledges and accepts these risks when submitting items into the dye bath.