Here are some illustrative pictures that show the amount of excess dye that is in some batiks. I always prewash everything to be sure I won't have any surprises.
Most of the batiks I have purchased did not bleed as much as these two did, but you never know unless you dip them in hot water.

Thank you for the great pictures!!! This is so true with them and other hand dyes :D:D:D

:thumbup: good to know!

I agree with prewashing ALL of my fabrics before I sew with them. You just never know what may be lurking within .....

YIKES!!!!! I never realized!! :shock: Thanks for the pics!

I always wash mine with a dye grabber. They'll turn it from white to dark in a heartbeat. Tiedyes are the same way usually and hand dyes are hemophiliacs. I also like to use a handful (or two) of table salt and some white vinegar. It will usually set the dye better than it was.

I wash all fabrics, too....but batiks are usually the only ones that turn the color catchers colors!

WOW That is amazing. I usually prewash 1" strip and test for
bleeding.

thanks for sharing

I have continued to soak and wash these two particular batiks. They are continuing to release dye, so I am concerned about using them. I bought them on-line so I have contacted the website about returning them. :cry: