KREUL Fixing agent for Batik textile dye
Knots, folds, dipping – batik effects are unique and painted textile inspires all DIY lovers.
With the KREUL Batik Textile Dye, creatives can paint their textile with the shibori technique, they dip them or just refresh the colors again. Usual textile becomes unique and old things can be recycled in strong colors. Whether it’s pillowcases, tablecloths, textile bags, t-shirts and shawls or bed linen, in the right color combination batik dyed fabrics are a real eye-catcher. Batik techniques not only look good, but they are also fun: first coloring and stirring in the pot and at the end the surprise which pattern has emerged.
Characteristic
- Fixing agent to improve color fastness and wash fastness of KREUL Batik textile dye
- Water-based
- Vegan
- For about 1,4 kg dry textiles
- Here’s how: Rinse out the fabric with cold water to remove any residual dye. Fill a clean plastic bucket with enough warm water to cover the fabric. Add 20 ml fixing agent per 1.4 kg dry fabric and stir well. Place the damp fabric in the bucket and leave the fixing agent to work for at least 15 minutes. Stir frequently to make sure that the fixing agent is absorbed. Rinse the fabric well. Always wash dyed fabric in the washing machine separately at a maximum of 40 °C.
Surfaces
- For dyeing and batiking silk, cotton, viscose, linen, half linen, wool and polyamide