Holly and Matty Hilts are the creative minds behind Captain Drips, a tie-dye studio in Old Colorado City. They specialize in tie-dyeing using the best materials and colors to create unique designs. The couple embraces the uncertainty of tie-dye, surrendering to the mystery and going with the flow.
The studio, located in a colorful Victorian enclave, offers a space for anyone interested in tie-dye to come and create their own wearable art. The spirit of creativity and collaboration is felt throughout Captain Drips, where customers are encouraged to make a mess while tie-dyeing, as long as they respect the merchandise and concert posters adorning the walls.
Rocky Mountain snow-dyed shirts are a highlight at Captain Drips, a process where powder-dyed snowpack melts onto the fabric. The Hiltses, originally from upstate New York, incorporate their knowledge and love of snow into their tie-dye creations.
The couple’s journey to opening Captain Drips began with a burst pipe in their home, leading to the creation of a tie-dye studio in their laundry room. Their passion for tie-dye, cultivated since childhood, has now evolved into a thriving business that brings people together for tie-dye parties and events.
Tie-dye has a rich history tracing back thousands of years to cultures across the globe. At Captain Drips, Holly and Matty strive to not only create unique tie-dye designs but also share the cultural significance and artistry of tie-dye with their customers. Whether hosting a kid’s birthday party or an adult tie-dye event, the Hiltses aim to create a space where strangers become friends through the shared love of tie-dye.
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