My advice is to drive the 35 miles to buy the Retayne---treat yourself to lunch at the same time!
I LOVED a green batik (had 9 yards of it) and washed it with color catchers (6 in all after I finally got the process completed). I tried the vinegar, salt, everything that anyone suggested and it continued to bleed.
FINALLY my sister-in- law suggested Retayne or "throw the fabric out." I loved it too much (and am too frugal to throw it out.) After washing with Retayne, I had no further problems. This fabric has been washed 7 times and I haven't put it on the quilt yet. It truly did not loose any color after all of that washing either.
I am going to buy Retayne by the gallon (There is a company that sells it this way). Learned my lesson. ANY fabric with any doubt----wash it with Retayne. Retayne is not that expensive and WORKS!!!!
You can also keep your jeans looking new for a longer time if you use Retayne!
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