Name: Tabatha
Message: Hello, I was wondering if it is possible to lighten or bleach a polyester garment? Is it the same as if I were to try dying it? Any info on this would be greatly appreciated.

Unfortunately, polyester fibers are easily damaged by bleach. Another commonly used color-removing agent, sodium hydrosulfite, which is sold as Rit brand Color Remover, is also unsuitable for use on polyester; the Rit dye company strongly advises against its use.

Dye is transparent, and will not cover up a darker color. Instead, it can only darken the existing color.

There is no practical home method to lighten dye on polyester.