I have heard that rinsing in vinegar helps set the dye and keep it from running.  Is this true?


Name: laura
Message: I have heard that rinsing in vinegar helps set the dye and keep it from running.  Is this true?

No, not at all. Rinsing with vinegar is useless for setting dye. See my discussions on the following two pages: "Is there any way to set dye in purchased clothing or fabric?" and "Commercial Dye Fixatives".

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Posted: Saturday - January 20, 2007 at 09:11 AM          

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