Fabric bleeding...
#11
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Retayne really does stop fabric from further bleeding . . .I've used it many times on very tricky dark dyed fabric with success. However, be aware it contains formaldehyde . . .not generally a problem as most fabrics are treated with it anyway. . .but as happened to another poster recently, allergies can develop following extensive exposure.
#14
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Location: Western Wisconsin
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Retayne. Many quilt stores carry it (call first), and it's widely available online at Amazon, Dharma Trading, ProChem, etc.
There are two types of bleeding. One is from excess dye in the fabric. Fabric can absorb only so much dye and, if the manufacturer has not rinsed sufficiently, the excess will bleed out in the first washing.
When fabric doesn't stop bleeding, it means that the dye was not set properly. Retayne takes care of that (for most dyes, anyway) and sets any unset dye. Still, with a bleeder fabric like this, I would check after using Retayne and make sure that all the bleeding has stopped.
There are two types of bleeding. One is from excess dye in the fabric. Fabric can absorb only so much dye and, if the manufacturer has not rinsed sufficiently, the excess will bleed out in the first washing.
When fabric doesn't stop bleeding, it means that the dye was not set properly. Retayne takes care of that (for most dyes, anyway) and sets any unset dye. Still, with a bleeder fabric like this, I would check after using Retayne and make sure that all the bleeding has stopped.
#15
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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Contact Dharma Trading Company. They specialize in dying fabrics and have several different chemical "solutions" for this problem depending on what you are actually needing.
http://www.dharmatrading.com/index.html
You can call and talk to someone or look through their on-line selection. I prefer the person to person approach myself.
http://www.dharmatrading.com/index.html
You can call and talk to someone or look through their on-line selection. I prefer the person to person approach myself.
#16
Thanks for the replies! I think this is a fabric that won't be used in any quilt of mine... just don't want to take the chance..
Too bad, wished I had known about it as I wouldn't have bought it... we shouldn't have to go through added expense and aggravation to use a "not cheap" fabric...
Too bad, wished I had known about it as I wouldn't have bought it... we shouldn't have to go through added expense and aggravation to use a "not cheap" fabric...
#17
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,779
I would contact your seller and let them know about the problems that you are having so they can notify their supplier and then take it back to them for a refund. I definitely would not use it in a project. I had a black that did the same thing even after 7 washings!!
Oh by the way, I'm going to a Gees Bend quilt show next week!! Definitely won't be buying their fabric ;) - I noticed that Pottery Barn has the rights and is selling quilts in BG designs.
Oh by the way, I'm going to a Gees Bend quilt show next week!! Definitely won't be buying their fabric ;) - I noticed that Pottery Barn has the rights and is selling quilts in BG designs.
#18
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Missouri
Posts: 168
Originally Posted by Rntraveler
I bought some "Gee's Bend" fabric that is burgendy red. I have washed this stuff several times and dried it in the dryer... it won't stop bleeding.
I can't use it for any project like it is.. any suggestions on how to set the color or stop it from bleeding?
Thanks!
I can't use it for any project like it is.. any suggestions on how to set the color or stop it from bleeding?
Thanks!
#19
Well, I tried the salt thing, didn't work, hot water, cold water, heat from a dryer, nothing has worked but the trash can...
Not going to waste my time.... good excuse to go shopping for more.
Thanks, I appreciate the reply..
Not going to waste my time.... good excuse to go shopping for more.
Thanks, I appreciate the reply..
#20
Originally Posted by Rntraveler
I bought some "Gee's Bend" fabric that is burgendy red. I have washed this stuff several times and dried it in the dryer... it won't stop bleeding.
I can't use it for any project like it is.. any suggestions on how to set the color or stop it from bleeding?
Thanks!
I can't use it for any project like it is.. any suggestions on how to set the color or stop it from bleeding?
Thanks!
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