iDYE Fixative (for Natural Fabrics)
For use with iDye Natural Fabrics
- Helps retain color intensity over time and reduces the risk of back-staining when laundered.
- For items that will be frequently washed or have particularly intense colors.
- iDye Fixative is a cationic resin used as a post treatment for dyed fabrics.
- Use with natural fibers only (cottons, linens, rayon, hemp, etc., and silk and animal fibers).
- Can also be used with other negatively charged dyes such as Procion MX, Concentrated Vinyl Sulphon, Remazol dyes, and commercially dyed fabrics that may bleed.
- Easy-to-use
- Not for synthetic fabrics.
- One 3 fl oz/88 ml jar treats 9-18 lbs/4-8 kg of fabric.
- One .49 fl oz/14 g packet (approximately 1 tablespoon) treats up to 3 lb/1.4 kg of fabric
FOR BEST RESULTS: Prewash garment to remove any sizings, softeners or finishes. While iDye Fixative will aid in washfastness, it is recommended to launder dyed fabrics in cold water with like colors. NOTE: Utensils and pot used for this process should not be used for food.
- Dye garments with iDye according to iDye instructions.
- Rinse excess dye out of garment with additional wash cycle, in cold water.
- Fill washing machine with just enough warm water for the fabric to move freely.
- Introduce 1-2 tablespoons of iDye Fixative per 3 lb/1.4 kg of dry weight fabric, agitate to mix, then add damp fabric.
- Run the garment through wash cycle.
- Dye garments with iDye according to iDye instructions.
- Rinse excess dye out of garment with additional wash cycle, in cold water.
- Fill bucket or tub with enough warm water to cover fabric.
- Introduce 1-2 tablespoons of iDye Fixative per 3 lb/1.4 kg of dry weight fabric, agitate to mix, then add damp fabric.
- Soak for at least 15 minutes. Agitate frequently to ensure even absorption of iDye Fixative.
- Rinse garment.