OB Tie Dye — Premium Ice-Dyed Apparel Handmade in San Diego
Handmade in California
Dyed, washed, finished, tagged, and packed in our San Diego home studio.
One-of-a-Kind
Each piece is ice-dyed by hand — no two pieces are ever the same.
Premium Blanks
High-quality garments + pro-grade color = softer feel, richer tones, better longevity.
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Explore our latest ice-dyed collections.
Hoodies
Hoodies
Featured Colorway
Sunset Cliffs
Inspired by the golden hour hitting the sandstone cliffs of Ocean Beach. This colorway features a layered blend of sun-baked clay, caramel, toasted almond, and soft terracotta, with deeper rust and umber pockets drifting through like eroded rock faces.
The Ice Dye Process
Unlike traditional tie-dye, ice dyeing creates layered, organic patterns that can’t be replicated. It’s a slow, deliberate process—guided by gravity, temperature, and time—resulting in truly one-of-a-kind wearable art.
1
Preparation
Each garment is pre-treated with soda ash to open the fibers and ensure long-lasting, saturated color. This step sets the foundation for depth, softness, and durability.
2
Ice Application
Ice is carefully layered over the fabric, creating a natural resist. As it melts, it controls how the dye moves—introducing variation, softness, and negative space.
3
Dye Placement
Professional-grade fiber reactive dyes are applied directly over the ice. As the ice melts, color slowly disperses through the fabric, forming organic patterns that can’t be repeated.
4
Curing
Pieces rest for 24+ hours, allowing the dye to fully bond with the fibers. This patience is what gives each garment its richness, permanence, and lived-in feel.
