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QuestionWhat if the colors wash or fade out?Community AnswerDo it again. If the colors wash out, then you are using poor dying techniques.
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QuestionDoes vinegar or salt added to the water help to prevent bleeding or running dye?Community AnswerFor salt, it depends on what kind of dye you are using, but vinegar will help set the dye.
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QuestionI rinsed out all the dye. Should I wash the shirt by itself on on the cold setting?Community AnswerWash it by itself, but in hot water to ensure that all the extra dye is gone.
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QuestionWhat if I can't wash my shirt in the washer?Community AnswerSoak the shirt in a large tub filled with cold water, then rinse it in the sink with hot water, wring it out well and let it air dry.
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QuestionCan I wash more than one tie dyed item together without them bleeding on each other?Community AnswerNot unless they were all washed individually first. Even then, it is risky.
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QuestionWhat will happen if I don't wash my item right away?Community AnswerIt shouldn't be a problem to wait a few days. The longer your item sits, the deeper the dye will go. However, you won't want to wait too long. Dye colors may blend into dull colors, or the pattern may not be as crisp if you let the fabric sit for too long.
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QuestionWhat if I just rinsed and dried mine in the dryer and then wore it?Community AnswerYou might be safe, but then again, you might not. You'd be better off following the steps in the article.
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QuestionWhat is considered regular detergent?Community AnswerA regular detergent means the one you use normally to wash all your clothes with.
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QuestionIs it a good idea to try drying the bras?Community AnswerThey would most likely shrink in terms of size, but you can wash it in a washing machine and then just hang it somewhere to dry.
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QuestionHot water leaves the fabric pale. What can I do?Community AnswerHot water isn’t what is leaving your fabric pale. If it’s fading drastically, it’s either your dye or your technique. Some fiber reactive dyes will stay vibrant, but others will fade immensely.
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QuestionWhat do I do if my dye washes out of my tie dyed fabric?Community AnswerMake sure you’ve soaked your fabric first in a soda ash mixture for at least 20 minutes. Make sure your fabric is a natural fiber such as cotton, rayon, viscose, etc. and make sure you are using procion fiber reactive dye. If you are doing all of these things and your dye is still not working, check to see if your dye is properly mixed and is not old or out of date.
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QuestionCan I wait to wash the item until the day after, if I've rinsed it?Community AnswerYes. This should not make a difference, just follow the same protocol.
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QuestionHow long should it take to get the colors vibrant when washing tie dyed fabric?Community AnswerIf you soak your item in soda ash or some other kind of washing soda, the dye will adhere to the fabric better. Then it's recommended to leave it to process for up to 24 hours. The longer the better, but not any longer than a full day.
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QuestionDo I wash the tie-dye after rinsing it in the sink in the washing machine on a cold cycle or a warm cycle?Community AnswerIf you wash it on a cold cycle, then it is more likely to stay in, rather than on a warm cycle, which means it will be more likely to fade out.
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QuestionWhat should I do if I don't have a washer?Community AnswerHand wash it in cold water. Then wring it and let it air dry. The washer makes colors fade so you are better off hand washing it anyway.
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QuestionAfter rinsing the shirt with cold and hot water, does the shirt need to be dry before putting it in the washing machine?Community AnswerNo, don't let it dry. It is important to wash it in the machine directly after rinsing. This is because washing it straight away will wash any dye off the white areas so these aren't discoloured. If you dry it first, the white areas could be discoloured by the loose dye from rinsing.
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