I know it's frustrating, but it's unfortunately a cost of using a particular color. I love red. Yes, I've purchased high-end cotton fabric (red) and yes, it did bleed when I tested it. I treated it with the product I use to set dyes and re-tested it. It no longer bled, problem solved. Unfortunately, that's the problem with which we are faced. I pre-wash because of the chemicals which might precipitate an asthma attack, and because I won't risk shrinkage. I also won't risk working with fabrics which could have almost anything wiped on them -- not an acceptable risk.