Colorfast Test
05-30-2011, 03:31 PM
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I was in a shop last week and the owner showed me how to test the fabric before buying.
Take a white piece of paper and rub it over the fabric. If color comes off, means it will bleed and need prewashing.
Take a white piece of paper and rub it over the fabric. If color comes off, means it will bleed and need prewashing.
05-31-2011, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Holice
I was in a shop last week and the owner showed me how to test the fabric before buying.
Take a white piece of paper and rub it over the fabric. If color comes off, means it will bleed and need prewashing.
Take a white piece of paper and rub it over the fabric. If color comes off, means it will bleed and need prewashing.
05-31-2011, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Candace
I don't spend time worrying, fussing, testing, spending $ on color catchers etc. Everything gets washed so there are no surprises or headaches.
But for the first wash - reds go with red, blues with blues, etc. - and I watch the water.
If there is more color than I want to see - I go after the "culprit" and spend more time with it. :hunf:
05-31-2011, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
Originally Posted by Candace
I don't spend time worrying, fussing, testing, spending $ on color catchers etc. Everything gets washed so there are no surprises or headaches.
But for the first wash - reds go with red, blues with blues, etc. - and I watch the water.
If there is more color than I want to see - I go after the "culprit" and spend more time with it. :hunf:
My theory ... abuse it all to h@#$* NOW ... and prevent the tears later!
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