Originally Posted by
Prism99
There are two types of bleeders. The one in the original post sounds like the type in which the dye was not permanently set by the manufacturer. That is the kind that will bleed forever. Retayne will set the dye, but only as long as the fabric is not washed in hot water.
Prism, you seem to know this stuff so I want to pick your brain a little...do you know what a manufacturer does to set modern dyes? What did they NOT do for this fabric?
Mostly just curious, but wondering what it is that they do (or are failing to do) to set these dyes and if there's anything (other than Retayne) that can be done at home.
I also never realized that hot water would wash Retayne back out...I don't use it often but that's good to know!