When to Use Retayne

Retayne
Color fixative for commercially dyed cotton
Use it in your washing machine or by hand washing with hot water.

Test fabric before washing it for the first time. Only one application is necessary.

When to use Retayne:
Test fabric before washing
1. Dampen a small square of 100% cotton white muslin.
2. Place it on top of the colored fabric to be tested.
3.  Iron the fabrics with a hot iron until dry.
4. Inspect the muslin and if there is any transfer of color, then treat your fabric with Retayne.

How to use Retayne:
     Washing Machine
1. Estimate the amount of water needed to cover your fabric. Fill your washing machineto this level with hot water.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of Retayne for each yard of fabric.
3. Add dry cotton fabric. Set the washing machine for 20 minute wash cycle. Rinse with cold water and dry at once.

     Hand Washing
1. Use an old enamel canning kettle that is not use for food preparation and heat the water.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of Retayne for each yard of fabric.
3. Add dry fabric. Swish your fabric around in the hot Retayne bath with a wooden spoon. After 20 minutes, rinse with cold water and dry at once.

How to care for fabric treated with Retayne
You only need to treat your fabric once with Retayne, then launder it in warm water with acold rinse. Do not wash it in hot water.