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Fabric Dye Pricing Analysis

Current market data for 3,657 fabric dye listings on eBay.

What you'll usually pay

$15.48 typical price
Most are between$7$56
Brand new$16.89
Used$12.9
On sale now3,657

💡 Buying used saves about 24% here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found with Tulip dyes, which sit 16% below the market median. High-end options include Unbranded listings (+110%) and Reactive Dyes (+81%).

💚 Best value for your money

Tulip 351 on sale$12.99 · 16% cheaper
Powder 2,286 on sale$15 · 3% cheaper

Price by brand

Tulip
$12.99-16%
Rit
$15.82+2%
Not Specified
$15.81+2%
DYLON
$20.97+35%
Jacquard
$23.55+52%
Unbranded
$32.44+110%

Why? Prices vary by brand recognition, ranging from Tulip at 12.99 to Unbranded at 32.44.

Price by type

Not Specified
$15.81+2%
Synthetic Dye
$16.99+10%
Natural Dye
$20.97+35%
Reactive Dye
$28+81%

Why? Specialized chemistry drives cost, with Reactive Dyes at 28 compared to Synthetic Dyes at 16.99.

Price by formulation

Powder
$15-3%
Not Specified
$15.81+2%
Liquid
$17.56+13%
Paste
$18.99+23%

Why? Application method affects price, with Paste at 18.99 and Powder at 15.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical price for a new fabric dye?

The median price for new listings is 16.89.

Which brand is the most affordable option?

Tulip is the most affordable branded option with a median price of 12.99.

How do natural dyes compare to synthetic dyes in price?

Natural dyes have a median price of 20.97, while synthetic dyes are lower at 16.99.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $7$56, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 4, 2026.