Practical Textile Tie-dye is the lower color fast dyeing process. So that tie-dye tends to bleed color from one to another. For this course wash after tie-dye is so important factor for bleeding. As a result, “How to wash tie dye without bleeding” is so important thing to know before starting a tie dye. Some short technical issues you must know before starting. Let’s discuss.
- What is wash In tie-dye?
- What is rinse wash?
- Is wash and rinse wash is same?
- What is bleeding and Why bleed?
What is wash in tie-dye?
Normally washing means cleaning something with water. But in tie-dye, Wash is nothing but the cleaning process of unfixed dyes from the fabric surfaces after dyeing. There are many types of wash used in the textile industry to remove impurities. Most using washes are-
Block wash:
Here water is fixed. Then run/ agitate some time then drain the water.
Example: Take some water in a pot. Then keep the tie-dye goods and agitate with some time. Finally, drain the pot water. This is block wash.
Rinse wash:
Here the water is not fixed. Water will come and out.
Example: If you Keep a pot inside tape. Then keep the tie-dye goods and agitate with hand. This is a rinse wash.
Hot wash:
Wash with hot water is called the hot wash. Normally it is used in industry labels.
Chemical wash:
Wash with chemicals like detergent, soap, etc. is called chemical wash.
What is rinse wash?
Rinse wash is a textile process that helps to remove excess dye from the fabric. The fabric is usually rinsed with water. This helps to ensure that the dye is fully removed and that the fabric will not be stained by the dye or the detergent. So rinse wash is the continuous washing process.
Is wash and rinse is same?
No, Wash and rinse wash is not the same. Rinse washing is one kind of washing process. To clarify I can say that all rinsed is washed but all wash is not rinsed.
What is bleeding and Why bleed?
Color bleeding is the process of a dye or pigment spreading out into adjacent areas. Normally it is so important to think about tie-dye design. If the color bleeding occurs, the design will be destroyed.
Why bleed?: Color bleeding can be caused by a variety of factors, including incorrect dye levels, low-quality dyes, improper dye application, without fixative, and high humidity.
Let’s discuss the main topics:
How To Rinse Tie Dye Without Bleeding?
Rinse wash can be done in various ways. But all will not be suitable to avoid bleeding. If you want to rinse the tie-dye fabric without bleeding, You must follow these below simple steps:
1st step: Rinse the tie-dye goods without releasing the rubber band. Rise the goods properly with cold water. Rinse and wash the fabric until the maximum color is not remove.
2nd step: Release the rubber from the fabric. Then rinse again in the same way until having unfixed dyes.
3rd and final stage: Now wash your fabric in the washing machine with a small amount of detergent. Then dry it in the air. The fabric is ready.
NB: If you still not getting the desired result, You have to use vinegar/ fixative after the tie dies.
A video is added below for a better understanding
Ending:
Proper rinse wash is the best way to avoid bleeding.
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