bearisgray

I soak my fabrics (like colors together) first to see if there is any dye release -

after I am satisfied that the fabrics have "good manners" - as in not releasing any more dye to color the water -

I want to be "comfortable" with putting a red, a white, a pastel, and a navy blue or black fabric - all in the same wash without fretting about what color the white or pastel color will be when taken out of the wash.

then they get gently washed and dried and added to my stash.

My things go to people that may - or may not - have "good sense" when it comes to washing the items - so I want them to "survive" ordinary washing techniques with no worry on the part of the washer.

Even with the precautions I usually take, it is always a good idea to dry the item as soon as it has been washed. Wadded wet fabric will sometimes transfer color. (Ask me how I know this!)