The Dye Rack is designed to hold the Hoop Wire securely so you can safely move the dye rack in and out of the dye pot and while it is being rinsed.  Thread the Hoop Wire into the dye rack so that the dye bath will flow freely around all surfaces.  Areas where the Hoop Wire is pressed against itself may not dye the same color or at all.The Hoop Wire has spring steel in it so it will want to jump out of the pot if it isn't contained in some manner.Cleaning the dye rack with soap and water is easy as it is made from industrial grade 304 stainless steel. The Dye Rack is 10" (25.4 cm) long and holds 10' (3 m) of Hoop Wire or more depending upon how tightly it is wound.