Tulip Fabric Markers Rainbow 10/pkg: What the Nib Changes
The Rainbow ten-pack, listed by craft retailers as Tulip Fabric Markers Rainbow 10/pkg, is Tulip's brush-tip set, and the ten-count is not in this catalogue. What is here is the Rainbow twenty-pack in fine tip and a fourteen-pack carrying both nibs in one barrel. That is a different tool, and the nib decides more about the result on cloth than the colour count does.
The Rainbow ten-pack that this search names is Tulip's brush-tip set, and it is not among the 4,486 listings behind this site. Two nearby Rainbow and dual-nib Tulip sets are, and neither is the same pen with fewer colours. Saying which is which matters more than the colour count, because the nib changes the result on cloth far more than the palette does. The type-level case is at read the fabric markers guide.
The search phrasings make the nib explicit even when the shopper does not. Tulip fabric markers rainbow 10/pkg draws 200 searches a month, tulip fabric markers brush tip rainbow 10 pack draws 200, and tulip fabric markers brush tip rainbow 10 ct pack draws another 200. Above them sit tulip fabric markers at 700 and tulip fine fabric markers at 400.
What This Catalogue Holds Instead
| Tulip set | Nib | Price | Per pen | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Fabric Markers Rainbow 20 Pack | Fine | $17.68 | $0.88 | 4.4 | 2,210 |
| Dual Tip Fabric Markers 14 Pack | Fine and brush | $14.99 | $1.07 | 4.3 | 385 |
| Permanent Fabric Brush Tip Markers, Neon, 10 | Brush | $17.99 | $1.80 | 4.5 | 194 |
| Permanent Fabric Markers 5 Pack Variety | Four nibs | $12.83 | $2.57 | 4.3 | 256 |
The closest thing to the search as typed is the neon brush-tip ten, which is a ten-count and a brush nib and the wrong palette. The dual-tip fourteen is the closest on function, because it carries the brush nib the query implies and a fine nib in the same barrel. Neither is the Rainbow ten, and this page will not pretend otherwise.
Why the Nib Decides More Than the Colours
| Marker type | Paper | Whiteboard | Chalkboard | Glass | Wood | Metal | Plastic | Ceramic / mug | Rock / stone | Fabric | Skin | Car window | Cardboard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric Textile dye or pigment, heat-settable. | ◐If… 100/mo Works but bleeds; the ink is made for fibre. | ○No no measured demand Stains melamine permanently. Use a dry erase marker. | ○No no measured demand Stains porous board. Use a liquid chalk marker. | ○No no measured demand Beads off glass. Use a paint or chalk marker. | ◐If… 10/mo Absorbs unevenly along the grain. Seal it first. | ○No 20/mo Will not adhere. Use an oil-based paint marker. | ○No no measured demand Rubs off under friction. Use an acrylic marker. | ○No 120/mo Beads off the glaze. Use a paint marker. | ○No no measured demand Absorbs and dulls. Use an acrylic or paint marker. | ●Works 24,430/mo 24,430 searches a month, the largest single cell in the matrix. Heat set it or it fades in the wash. | ○No no measured demand Textile dye, not cosmetic grade. Use a body marker. | ○No no measured demand Textile dye beads off tempered glass. Use a chalk or washable marker. | ◐If… no measured demand Absorbs into the flute and spreads. Fine for a label, not for artwork. |
The fabric row is a one-cell row: fabric works at 24,430 searches a month, the largest cell in the whole grid, and everything else fails or is conditional because textile ink is formulated to bind to fibre and nothing else offers fibre. So the chemistry question is already settled before a Tulip pack is opened, and the only remaining variables are nib, palette and price.
The brush nib buys line variation. Pressure widens the stroke, which is what makes lettering, leaf shapes and filled areas possible without switching pens. It is also the nib that fails first: a brush tip frays under pressure and does not recover, and a woven surface abrades it faster than paper does. Across every marker type on this site, tip quality draws 11,073 reports with 2,519 negative, a 23% negative rate, the lowest of any major attribute, and brush and ultra-fine nibs carry most of what there is.
The fine nib buys control and puts less ink into the cloth per stroke, which matters because ink that sits wet on a thread travels along it. One Tulip buyer described the fine nib doing exactly the job it is for: They are a fine tip and work great! I use them to draw on shoes so they work perfectly for me! They are easy for drawing especially fine details.
What Buyers Report Across Tulip
Seven Tulip products in this catalogue carry buyer-topic data, and the profile is distinctive. Performance draws 247 reports with 28 negative, an 11% negative rate, which is very strong. Fabric marking draws 47 with 7 negative, 15%. Colour draws 262 with 84, 32%.
The weak points are consistent and they are about the ink lasting rather than the ink working. Durability draws 132 reports with 72 negative, 55%. Drying time draws 59 with 47 negative, 80%, the worst rate on the brand, and it is about pens dying rather than ink smearing: Seem to dry out quickly, they were great for the day of our party, but a month later some pens already didn’t work. Against that, another buyer of the same set: So almost 2.5 years later these markers are still wet and work as good as the day they arrived. The colors are great.
Bleed resistance sits at 104 reports with 69 negative, 66%, against 53% across all 118 fabric markers here. Colors nice, however advertised non-bleeding. The three I used have bled. Nothing ruined, just be aware and start project with that in mind.
Ink duration — 364 reports, 63% negative, across 9 products
I like the disappearing ink because my iron is handy
Sewline Styla Water-Erasable Fabric marker
They leave easy-to-see marks that disappear after awhile. They last a long time. I love these marking tools
Sewline Air-Erasable Fabric pen (3)
4 more verbatim reports
The ink doesn't last long, the tip dries extremely quick, and whatever fabric you're using will bunch up and clog the tip
Amazon Basics Vibrant Fabric Markers for T-Shirt…
I used it on a repair of a black leather motorcycle jacket. Very durable and covered the area well. Two tips helps determine the right application
ARTISTRO 12 Dual-Tip Fabric Markers Decorating Kit…
I used it on a repair of a black leather motorcycle jacket. Very durable and covered the area well. Two tips helps determine the right application
ARTISTRO 24 Dual-Tip Fabric Markers Decorating Kit…
I used it on a repair of a black leather motorcycle jacket. Very durable and covered the area well. Two tips helps determine the right application
ARTISTRO 36 Dual-Tip Fabric Markers Decorating Kit…
Drying time — 2,153 reports, 62% negative, across 29 products
Some of the markers were dried out and did not work. This was a gift. Embarassing
sunacme Fabric Markers Pen, 32 Colors Permanent Fabric…
Love the price! They are useful and running strong. They don't dry out easily
Sharpie Stained Fabric Markers, Brush Tip, Assorted…
4 more verbatim reports
Seem to dry out quickly, they were great for the day of our party, but a month later some pens already didn’t work
Tulip Permanent Fabric Markers Rainbow 20 Pack - Fine…
Our summer project is coloring a pillowcase & these are great! They dry quickly, don’t bleed & they’re easy for little hands to hold
Crayola Fabric Markers, At Home Crafts for Kids, Fine…
Some of the pens were dry which was dissappointing
Tulip Dual Tip Fabric Markers 14 Pack - Fine Tip & Brush…
Half the markers (and I bought 2 boxes) were dried out and other half only worked for a very short time. I wouldn't waste your money like I did. ☹
Crafts 4 All Fabric Pens for Clothes - Pack of 24 No…
Opacity — 388 reports, 59% negative, across 6 products
I washed it, the ink from the markers looked as good as new with no fading
Zenacolor - 20 Fabric Markers Permanent for Clothes…
I loved how thick and the solid opaque coverage without running or looking unclear/illegible
Artline White Permanent Fabric Markers pen for clothing…
4 more verbatim reports
I washed it, the ink from the markers looked as good as new with no fading
Zenacolor - 40 Fabric Markers Permanent for Clothes…
I washed it, the ink from the markers looked as good as new with no fading
Zenacolor - 20 Fabric Markers Permanent for Clothes…
I washed it, the ink from the markers looked as good as new with no fading
Zenacolor - 5 Black Fabric Markers Permanent for Clothes…
I washed it, the ink from the markers looked as good as new with no fading
Zenacolor - 26 Fabric Markers Permanent for Clothes…
Durability — 1,334 reports, 58% negative, across 37 products
Color match looked good, but did not hold up in the wash. I splashed bleach on a pair of jeans that I love
Uchida 522-C-33 Marvy Fine Point Fabric Marker, Navy
It was suppose to be a permanent marker for fabric, but isn't permanent. It disappears everytime I wash the shirt
UCHIDA 622-C-33 Marvy Broad Point Fabric Marker, Navy
4 more verbatim reports
This dye pen stays on clothes and offers a better look for bleach stains
UCHIDA Marvy Broad Point Fabric Marker Art Supplies, Green
definitely not the blue it showed. ruined what i was using it for
Uchida 622-C-3 Marvy Broad Point Fabric Marker, Blue
They don't have a lot of ink in them they died really fast
sunacme Fabric Markers Pen, 32 Colors Permanent Fabric…
THE YAYS 1. Super pigmented 2. Vivid colors 3. Long lasting 4
Sharpie Stained Fabric Markers, Brush Tip, Assorted…
Counts are Amazon “Customers say” topic summaries aggregated across every fabric marker in the corpus. Quotes are printed exactly as buyers wrote them, including typos.
| Product | Tip | Pack | Rating | Ratings | Price | Per pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zenacolor Zenacolor - 20 Fabric Markers Permanent for Clothes - Fine Point | Fine | 20 | 4.5 | 20,257 | $9.99 | $0.50 |
| Madam Sew Madam Sew Heat Erasable Fabric Marking Pens for Sewing and… Amazon’s Choice | Mixed | 4 | 4.3 | 7,845 | $13.99 | $3.50 |
| CampTek CampTek Tailors Chalk & Fabric Markers for Quilting - 10PCS… | Mixed | 1 | 4.4 | 6,521 | $7.19 | $7.19 |
| Shuttle Art Shuttle Art Fabric Markers, 40 Colors Dual Tip Fabric Marker… | Mixed | 40 | 4.4 | 6,360 | $17.99 | $0.45 |
| U.S. Art Supply U.S. Art Supply Super Markers 20 Vibrant Dual Tip Fabric Markers | Mixed | 20 | 4.5 | 6,138 | $4.99 | $0.25 |
| Madam Sew Madam Sew Refillable Tailors Chalk for Fabric - Washable Fabric… | Mixed | 1 | 4.3 | 4,657 | $11.99 | $11.99 |
Buying Against the Search You Actually Made
If the ten-pack was chosen for its price, the twenty-pack fine tip at $0.88 a pen is cheaper per marker than any Tulip set here and has ten times the review weight of the brush ten. If the ten-pack was chosen for the brush nib, the dual-tip fourteen carries it and adds a fine tip in the same barrel. If it was chosen because a shop had it, the whole type is comparable at fabric markers, and the nib argument in general at tip quality: what buyers reported.
Frequently Asked
Is the Tulip Rainbow 10-pack brush tip or fine tip?
Brush tip. The search phrasings around it are explicit, with tulip fabric markers brush tip rainbow 10 pack drawing 200 searches a month alongside the 10/pkg phrasing at 200. The fine tip version of Rainbow is sold as a twenty-count, which is the one in this catalogue.
What does the brush nib do that a fine tip cannot?
It varies line width under pressure, which is what makes lettering and filled shapes possible in one stroke. It is also the nib that frays soonest, and on woven cloth it wears faster than on paper because the weave abrades the fibres of the tip.
What does a fine tip do better on fabric?
Detail and control, and it puts down less ink per stroke, which reduces wicking along a thread. Buyers who draw on shoes and small items name the fine tip specifically as the reason the set worked for them.
How much does a Tulip Rainbow pack cost?
The Rainbow 20-pack fine tip is $17.68, which works out at $0.88 a pen, rated 4.4 across 2,210 ratings. The dual-tip 14-pack is $14.99, or $1.07 a pen, rated 4.3 across 385. Prices here are read at build time and go stale.
Does Tulip fabric marker need heat setting?
Some Tulip lines are sold as no heat set and others are not, so read the barrel rather than assuming. Across the fabric type generally, colour durability draws 332 reports with 179 negative, a 54% rate, and skipped heat setting is the commonest cause behind those.
Do Tulip fabric markers bleed?
More than the packaging suggests. Bleed resistance on Tulip products draws 104 reports with 69 negative, a 66% negative rate, against 53% across all 118 fabric markers here. One buyer noted the set was advertised non-bleeding and that three of the pens they used had bled.