Originally Posted by ckcowl

vinegar will not make a difference with batiks=
pretty much all batiks bleed to a point- there is always excess dye---that's why it is ALWAYS best to prewash batiks- to remove the excess dye- they are hand dyed and seldom rinsed completely
vinegar only sets the color on acid dyes----the dyes used in wools-
not the dyes used on our cottons.
you can use Retayne- follow instructions closely= also color catchers are a good idea
i would use Synthropol also----synthropol in the water keeps fugative dyes from getting on other fabrics- keeps them in the water to rinse away

Visit Dharma Trading Company- there is lots of instructions- and all the products needed to dye fabrics- (and retain the colors) in dyed fabrics....they are a very good resource.