Originally Posted by
ghostrider
Dharma also has another product called Professional Textile Detergent. This does not contain alcohol like Synthrapol does. Both of these products are used as a pre-wash to remove unseen grease, oils, and dirts from silk and cotton before dyeing. After dyeing they are used as a final wash to keep excess dye in suspension and helps prevent "back staining" light areas of the fabric. Both of these products can also be used to wash out by hand or in the washing machine your quilts after they've been quilted - to remove marks, glue &/or starch. Retayne is used to stop the bleed from commercial dyed fabrics on cotton. Small bottles of Retayne and Synthrapol should be available in your LQS or a craft store.