Wonky Weaver Dye Fixing Solution is used as a Fixative for indigo dyeing, natural plant dyeing,  Procion MX dyeing and Acid Dyeing.  After the dyeing process, a fixative soak improves washfastness and wet fastness after dyeing.  Garments and fibres dyed with indigo, woad and many natural botanical and plant dyes can often bleed when exposed to perspiration or seawater, so this product fixes the dyes to prevent this from happening.
 
It also enhances the effects of soda ash when using Procion MX dyes to dye cellulosic materials and fibres such as cotton, linen, bamboo etc.
 
This Dye Fixing Solution works best with water at a pH of 7.0 so ideally indigo dyed garments should be first washed/neutralised with vinegar or citric acid after being vat dyed (where the pH can be around 10 or 11).  
 
Suitable protection should be worn when using the dye fixing solution as it may be harmful if swallowed, and may cause irritation to the eyes and skin.  
 
100ml is sufficient to fix 4.5lb of dyed fibre/fabric
 
INSTRUCTIONS:
 
Add Dye Fixative Solution to the final rinse after dyeing, printing or painting fabric, using a ratio of 1 part solution to 4 parts water at 40°C. Allow the fabric to soak for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even penetration.
 
After soaking, remove the fabric and gently squeeze out the excess solution. Rinse briefly in clean, lukewarm water to remove any residual fixative, avoiding prolonged rinsing or vigorous agitation. Gently squeeze out excess water and allow to dry naturally.
 
Dye Fixative Solution helps prevent colours from fading during subsequent washing on a gentle machine cycle at 30°C. For items washed frequently, the treatment may need to be repeated periodically.
 
Always wash freshly dyed items separately for the first few washes.