Name: Melanie
Message: I have searched your site and not sure if I'm looking in the wrong place...I am looking for the best way to "set" the dye in a regular cotton shirt. I bought one at a fair and have washed it numerouse times and it still bleeds color. I have heard vinegar and salt water and numerous other things, but dont want to ruin the shirt by guessing at it. Thanks for your help-great site, learned alot more than I was looking for.

It's on my site's Frequently Asked Questions page. See "Is there any way to "set" dye in purchased clothing?".

Properly dyed garments do not bleed color. Garments that bleed dye should be returned to their manufacturers. Those who insist that vinegar or salt will set the dye on a purchased garment are not telling you the truth. There is, however, a commercial substance, Retayne, that can set the dye for you.