I don't see a difference between solids or prints in fraying. Personally, I wash all fabric BEFORE ever using it - who knows what was on that fabric before I made the purchase - there are crawling diseases out there - not to mention hands not being washed when touching fabric - after it is all washed, I then iron it and place it where it will be used. I guess each of us have our own way of handling fabric, I will say my quilts do not fray and they smell lovely while working with the fabric.