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1. For everypound 1/2-kilogram of dry fabric (i.e. two adult large t-shirts), use 1/2 cup 120 mL of ColorStay Dye Fixative with 3 gallons 11.5 L of water.
2. Fill a plastic container or stainless steel sink with hot tap water. Pour well-shaken ColorStay Dye Fixative into container or sink. Mix well.
3. Wearing rubber gloves, add ColorStay Dye Fixative to bath.
4. Add fabric to bath.
   1. If you are working with fabric that was tie dyed or shibori dyed, place the bound fabric into the bath. Placing unbound fabric into the bath could result in dye bleeding into the white areas.
   2. If you are working with fabric that was ombré dyed or dip dyed, Only place the dyed part of the garment into the bath. If you submerge the entire garment, dye could bleed into other areas.
5. Stir slowly and continuously on and off for 20 minutes. If you dyed the clothing, it is very likely that unbonded dye that is still on the fabric will end up in the bath. That is completely normal and will not alter the results.
6. Rinse in cool water.
7. Wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.

1. Wear rubber gloves to protect hands from getting stained and to insulate them when working with hot water.
2. For every pound 1/2-kilogram of dry fabric (i.e. two adult large t-shirts), use 1/2 cup 120 mL of ColorStay Dye Fixative with 3 gallons 11.5 L of water.
3. Fill a stainless steel pot with water. Cover pot and heat water on stove top to just below boiling (200°F 93°C or greater).
4. When water begins to simmer, shake bottle and pour ColorStay Dye Fixative into pot. Mix well.
5. Add fabric to bath.
   1. If you are working with fabric that was tie dyed or shibori dyed, place the bound fabric into the bath. Placing unbound fabric into the bath could result in dye bleeding into the white areas.
   2. If you are working with fabric that was ombré dyed or dip dyed, Only place the dyed part of the garment into the bath. If you submerge the entire garment, dye could bleed into other areas.
6. Keep temperature at a low simmer for the duration of use.
7. Stir slowly and continuously on and off for 20 minutes. If you dyed the clothing, it is very likely that unbonded dye that is still on the fabric will end up in the bath. That is completely normal and will not alter the results.
8. Rinse in warm water and then gradually cool water until rinse water begins to run clear.
9. Wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.

1. Screw spray trigger onto the top of the ColorStay Dye Fixative bottle or pour solution into a Preval Sprayer or spray bottle.
2. Hang or lay dyed item flat on a work surface protected with a plastic cover.
3. Spray item liberally with ColorStay Dye Fixative. Allow to set for 20 minutes.
4. Optional: Applying heat helps relax the fibers so that ColorStay Dye Fixative can penetrate the fibers effectively. You could apply heat by blowing the item with a hair dryer or laying the item in the sun. You could also use the Microwave Method to apply heat.
5. Rinse in cool water.
6. Wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.

Front Loader Instructions

1. Please Note: We do not recommend this method for extra-large items or multiple items. 
2. Place item(s) in the washing machine.
3. Set water temperature to the hottest possible setting and a wash cycle of at least 20 minutes or longer.
4. Start the cycle.
5. Use 4 ounces of ColorStay Dye Fixative for every pound or 1/2-kilogram of dry fabric.
6. Pour ColorStay Dye Fixative into the dispenser.
7. Flush dispenser with 4 cups or 950 mL of hot water.
8. Once cycle is complete, wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.
9. Clean machine by rerunning cycle with hot water and detergent.

Top Loader Instructions

1. Using the hottest water setting, fill the machine with enough water for the fabric to move freely. Choose wash cycle of at least 20 minutes or longer.
2. Use 4 ounces of ColorStay Dye Fixative for every pound or 1/2-kilogram of dry fabric.
3. Pour ColorStay Dye Fixative into the machine.
4. Place item(s) in the washing machine.
5. Once cycle is complete, wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.
6. Clean machine by rerunning cycle with hot water and detergent.