Comments on: How to Prevent Fabric Bleed

By: Peg

Peg — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:16:59 +0000

If you use Color Catchers, always put them in a lingerie bag. I didn’t and it clogged my washer and ended up needing a new washing machine. In tiny print on one of the sides of the Color Catchers box, it recommends using a lingerie bag. They do grab all the loose color in the wash.

By: Pat

Pat — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 04:55:55 +0000

Retayne is not available in michigan. I’ve previously used it until it disappeared. Now, I use vinegar-a lot cheaper.

By: Pat

Pat — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 04:44:14 +0000

I always prewash, so I can prepare for any problems. I want my receiver to not be afraid of washing it. If there are any problems, I want
it to be on me not them.

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:46:18 +0000

In reply to BEVERLEY DAWN BERRYMAN. Retayne will set the dye in your fabric. It can be found at the local quilt shop and on line.

By: Nancy Bernhardt

Nancy Bernhardt — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:39:59 +0000

Put epsom salt (a handful) in the washer and that should set your colors

By: Nora

Nora — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:23:58 +0000

I pre wash my fabric in the kitchen sink with water and white Distilled Vinegar 3/4 warm water and 2 cups vinegar then I let it soak about 15 minutes and move my fabric around in the sink, and depending on the bleed (usually reds, seldom black And navy) line dry Never in dryer, then iron! Awesome fabric

By: Susan C Ramsay

Susan C Ramsay — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 17:58:27 +0000

soaking dark fabrics, which are the most likely to run, in heavily salted water will help, also. I don’t know exactly how much salt, but I’d guess a cup to a gallon of water.

By: Lynda

Lynda — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:03:20 +0000

In reply to Gloria. To have always used a bit of salt to wash fabric or clothes that have colours that might run. It has NEVER let me down!

By: Pam Murphy

Pam Murphy — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:24:50 +0000

In reply to Gloria. I use Retayne during the first wash. Then color catchers after that. Never have color bleed after that. Cheaper than using boxes of color catchers.

By: Kristy Loghry

Kristy Loghry — Sun, 21 May 2023 03:28:48 +0000

In reply to Dawn. Hi Dawn, I agree with everything you said above. Spot on! Color Catchers only pull eyes out of the water and don't prevent fabric from bleeding onto other fabrics. I'm finding that the key is buying quality quilt fabric and testing prior to cutting. Then treating with Retayne if I find that color has transferred in the test.