Comments on: Wash jeans in vinegar to set the dye http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/ Free advice from a fashion pro Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:03:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Ana http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17642 Ana Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:18:04 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17642 Sorry about the double post! Sorry about the double post!

]]> By: Crunchy http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17624 Crunchy Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:02:52 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17624 This problem is called 'crocking'. Its caused by dye not pentetrating the fabric properly. http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/settingdye.shtml says "vinegar can do nothing useful for cotton dyes. Vinegar will help set some acid dyes, but only if applied while it is gradually heated to a simmer (generally in the presence of salt), solely in cases in which this necessary part of acid dyeing was omitted; acid dyes are used on silk, wool, or nylon, but never cotton" Id say any success with vinegar is due to the dye being removed by the act of washing. Some people say that salt will also help, but again, its not the case. The site recommends the use of a product called Retayne http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/fixative.shtml This problem is called ‘crocking’. Its caused by dye not pentetrating the fabric properly.

http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/settingdye.shtml says
“vinegar can do nothing useful for cotton dyes. Vinegar will help set some acid dyes, but only if applied while it is gradually heated to a simmer (generally in the presence of salt), solely in cases in which this necessary part of acid dyeing was omitted; acid dyes are used on silk, wool, or nylon, but never cotton”

Id say any success with vinegar is due to the dye being removed by the act of washing. Some people say that salt will also help, but again, its not the case.

The site recommends the use of a product called Retayne http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/fixative.shtml

]]> By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17620 Angie Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:46:56 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17620 I'm going to sound obtuse and I apologize. I never measure anything. I'm a cook and don’t bake. I filled a bucket with water. Tossed in some vinegar (perhaps a quarter of a cup?) and submerged my jeans. There was enough water to cover the jeans completely. Left them overnight and washed them regularly the next morning. No pong. I’m going to sound obtuse and I apologize. I never measure anything. I’m a cook and don’t bake. I filled a bucket with water. Tossed in some vinegar (perhaps a quarter of a cup?) and submerged my jeans. There was enough water to cover the jeans completely. Left them overnight and washed them regularly the next morning. No pong.

]]> By: jen http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17619 jen Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:04:41 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17619 The jeans won't smell like easter eggs. I put vinegar in the wash all the time- it eliminates smells. Like when you leave the towels in the washing machine too long, and they get that musty funky odor. Just add vinegar and rewash, and the vinegar neutralizes the odors. The jeans won’t smell like easter eggs. I put vinegar in the wash all the time- it eliminates smells. Like when you leave the towels in the washing machine too long, and they get that musty funky odor. Just add vinegar and rewash, and the vinegar neutralizes the odors.

]]> By: Ana http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17617 Ana Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:32:45 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17617 Tanya, have you tried nail polish remover on your handbag? Angie suggested this for some white leather shoes I had that had the blue dye stain on them. It worked pretty well. Just test an inconspicuous place first. How much vinegar to water should we soak it in, does anyone know? Tanya, have you tried nail polish remover on your handbag? Angie suggested this for some white leather shoes I had that had the blue dye stain on them. It worked pretty well. Just test an inconspicuous place first.

How much vinegar to water should we soak it in, does anyone know?

]]> By: Kristers http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17613 Kristers Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:49:59 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17613 To set dye in items, I soak in vinegar/water for a while and then throw them in the wash with only a bit of soap to avoid the 'easter egg' syndrome. :-) This is also a good idea for items w/ alot of red or purple in them. Purple for me tends to wear unevenly so then you have weird blue-ish or pink-ish splotches in the fading purple... To set dye in items, I soak in vinegar/water for a while and then throw them in the wash with only a bit of soap to avoid the ‘easter egg’ syndrome. :-) This is also a good idea for items w/ alot of red or purple in them. Purple for me tends to wear unevenly so then you have weird blue-ish or pink-ish splotches in the fading purple…

]]> By: Ana http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17610 Ana Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:05:49 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17610 P.S. What is the ratio of vinegar to water, does anyone know? P.S. What is the ratio of vinegar to water, does anyone know?

]]> By: Ana http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17609 Ana Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:57:20 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17609 Thanks for the tip Angie! I was wondering if you can do this even after you've washed them a couple of times, or if it only works if you've never washed them before? I have a denim skirt that I've washed a couple times but I still haven't worn due to the fear it would bleed onto my light colored clothing. I guess it wouldn't hurt to just try and soak it. Tanya, have you tried nail polish remover? This helped me when dye bled onto my white leather shoes. Just test an inconspicuous spot first. Thanks for the tip Angie! I was wondering if you can do this even after you’ve washed them a couple of times, or if it only works if you’ve never washed them before? I have a denim skirt that I’ve washed a couple times but I still haven’t worn due to the fear it would bleed onto my light colored clothing. I guess it wouldn’t hurt to just try and soak it.

Tanya, have you tried nail polish remover? This helped me when dye bled onto my white leather shoes. Just test an inconspicuous spot first.

]]> By: Pat http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17605 Pat Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:54:43 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17605 How many parts vinegar to how many parts water? How many parts vinegar to how many parts water?

]]> By: Tanya http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17603 Tanya Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:36:39 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/14/wash-jeans-in-vinegar-to-set-the-dye/#comment-17603 I'll also give this a try. I have had an 'accident' in the past when the dye from dark jeans stained my white leather handbag, and still haven't been able to completely remove the dye from the bag :( I’ll also give this a try. I have had an ‘accident’ in the past when the dye from dark jeans stained my white leather handbag, and still haven’t been able to completely remove the dye from the bag :(

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