How do you launder 100% cotton flannel sheets so the dye won't bleed?
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How, do you laundry 100% Cotton Flannel Sheets, so the dye won't bleed! I've have washed brand new Flannel sheets in cold water, dried on low heat! My drum in the dryer turns blue of the dye, Navy Blue Sheets! I put the sheets on the bed, wake up The dye is on my skin! (areas, hands, and legs) What do I need to do? HELP! Thanks!-Glenn
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I have used this before with success: https://www.shoutitout.com/en-us/products/color-catcher-dye-trapping-sheet
Hi Glenn
After reviewing this first link, it lead to checking into further steps:
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/keep-new-sheets-bleeding-102660.html
This lead to some more information of actually what to use, You should be able to find these products at Walmart, sewing stores-like Joanne ( I would call first), and very probably Amazon:
http://mansewing.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/retayne-synthrapol.pdf
Another thought would be contact the manufacturer or take them back to the store where you got the bedding and explain what is happening. Maybe they can help.
Or unless you want to join the Blue Man Group. Sorry, could not resist!
Hi there! I apologize for not clicking the links above to see their answers as by not doing so, I could be being redundant but I am limited on time & just wanted to quickly suggest soaking them in vinegar first to set the dye, perhaps? Seems like that should have been done at the factory but companies cut corners all the time so maybe not! I hope this helps!!
Merry Christmas to you & yours!!
Karina
Add 1/2 cup salt to the wash cycle to prevent new colored fabrics from running and bleeding. I do this with material before sewing and it has never failed. My daughter cheered and her outfit was white with red & black. Once I did this and put it together, I could wash it with no issues.
I use cold water and wash them alone
I always wash my sheets alone then later they are fine with my other laundry as long as they are similar colors.
Dissolving about 1 cup of table salt into about a quart of vinegar in your washing machine, then adding the sheets to soak should help stop the bleeding. Personally, I'd take them back to the store or return to where I ordered them and ask for a refund. Contact the service department for help. The color should have been "set" before leaving the factory.