Synthrapol

Synthrapol is a versatile solution, helpful for preparing fabric to dye, remove excess dye, and to improve dye penetration.

Prewash:
Prewashing fabric with Synthrapol to remove oils, waxes, starches and sizings helps ensure an even dye job and reduces the risk of blotchy color. Directions: Add 3 tablespoons/44 ml Synthrapol per 8 lb/3.63 kg washing load. For cotton and other cellulose fibers, add 2 tablespoons/30 g soda ash. Wash for at least 10 minutes using hot water and then rinse thoroughly.

Afterwash:
Synthrapol helps keep loose dye in suspension and is used to remove excess color and prevent backstaining. Directions: After dyeing or painting, rinse fabric in cold water and then wash for at least 10 minutes using 3 tablespoons/44 ml Synthrapol per 8 lb/3.63 kg fabric. Use hot water for cotton, cool to warm water for silk and wool, and then rinse thoroughly in cold water.

Wetting Agent:
Adding Synthrapol to a dye bath or fabric paint can increase dye penetration and helps ensure even coloring. Directions: When dyeing wool and other hard-to-wet fibers, add 2 to 3 drops Synthrapol per 5 lb/2.27 kg fabric.

To increase the penetration, coverage, and adhesion of fabric paints on hard-to-wet fabrics, add 1 to 2 drops Synthrapol per 2 fl oz/59.15 ml paint.

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