Color with chemistry
The Color Lab was created by Kim for people who love the joy of tie-dye but want brighter results, better instructions, and shirts they can keep wearing.
Built from one simple frustration: faded shirts are no fun.
My name is Kim. I was always disappointed with at-home tie-dye kits that left shirts looking faded after the first wash. That frustration led to The Color Lab, where we use practical science principles, careful preparation, and quality dye methods to help color bond with the fabric more effectively.
The result is a kit that feels fun and approachable while still taking the details seriously. Whether you are planning a birthday, a team event, a family weekend, a school activity, or a creative night with friends, our goal is to make the process easy, colorful, and memorable.
We are local to the Richmond, Virginia area and serve families, groups, and event planners throughout Richmond and the surrounding communities.
A better kit starts before the first drop of dye.
Better blanks
We build kits around wearable items that are ready for bold color and everyday use.
Better process
Clear steps, smart prep, and practical dye guidance make the activity easier for hosts and guests.
Better memories
Tie-dye should feel like a creative celebration from setup to rinse-out to the final reveal.
Have a Color Lab Day.
Customize a kit for your group or contact us about bringing colorful, hands-on tie-dye fun to your next Richmond-area event.