{"product_id":"retayne-4oz","title":"Retayne 4oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eRetayne is a dye fixative that helps prevent commercially dyed fabrics from bleeding and fading. Apply it once before washing your fabric for the first time, or before piecing it into your quilt, for long-lasting colour retention. Available in washing machine and hand wash methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e New energy-efficient front and top-loading washing machines do not supply enough water for the machine method. Use the hand wash method or a traditional top-loader at your local laundromat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen to Use Retayne\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest your fabric first:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDampen a small square of 100% cotton white muslin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it on top of the coloured fabric to be tested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron with a hot iron until dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf any colour transfers to the muslin, treat your fabric with Retayne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Use Retayne\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Machine Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill your washing machine to cover the fabric with 140°F (60°C) water. Boil water on the stove and add if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of Retayne per yard of fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd dry cotton fabric. Run a 20-minute wash cycle — reset the machine if needed so the bath doesn’t drain early. Rinse with cold water and dry immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand Wash Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat water to 140°F (60°C) in an old enamel canning kettle (not used for food). Use enough water for the fabric to move freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of Retayne per yard of fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd dry fabric and swish for 20 minutes with a spoon or wooden dowel. Rinse with cold water and dry immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare After Treatment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou only need to treat fabric once. Launder treated fabric in warm water with a cold rinse. Do not wash in hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4 oz (118 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e — dye fixative for commercially dyed fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e — washing machine or hand wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1 teaspoon (5 ml) per yard of fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-time treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e — apply once before first wash or before quilting\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cottage Quilting Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53042232394008,"sku":"4948032","price":15.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/9713\/7688\/files\/4948032_581d5471-1f26-4ee6-bac2-6849b8e6e06d.jpg?v=1792944604","url":"https:\/\/shop.askshai.ca\/products\/retayne-4oz","provider":"ShopShai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}