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Do red fabrics need special handling?

Watch Those Reds!

The dyes used to create red fabrics are notorious for running when washed. Take extra care to prewash these fabrics separately until no more red shows in the rinse water.

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9/4/2006 8:27:04 PM
Donna said:

I have heard you wash fabric with salt-water to seal in color - will that help?

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