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Hand-dyed Fabric Care


Congratulations on your purchase of beautiful hand dyed fabric from Ricky Tims, Inc.

All of our cotton fabrics are dyed with Procion, fiber-reactive dyes and pre-washed twice in hot water with Synthrapol (a highly concentrated detergent) and then rinsed twice. Synthrapol is easily found online through an online search and often available in some art supply stores and quilt shops.

Although our rinse comes out clear, all water sources vary in chemical and mineral content; thus we recommend a prewash as an extra precaution.

We recommend an additional wash using regular household detergent (or Synthrapol) in the hottest water possible, tumble dry, and iron before use. We also recommend washing darks with darks, mediums with mediums, and lights with lights.

About Hand-dying

Fabric dying is a chemical process. The dyes are made from molecules that chemically bond with the natural fibers of the fabric. Not all dye molecules bond with the fabric, leaving particles of dye loosely caught into the weave of the fabric. The job of Synthrapol is to surround these excess loose dye molecules and carry them away in the rinse water. Bonded molecules cannot “bleed”. Bleeding occurs with molecules that are not bonded.

About Fabric Bleeding

First, a quilt that will not get wet (spritzed) or immersed in water will not bleed. Bleeding occurs when wet fabric containing leftover non-bonded dye molecules, through capillary action, migrates from one fabric to another.  The result of this action is visible and is what is commonly known as “bleeding”.

If you ever experience color bleeding in your projects, wash them in Synthrapol. Remember, the bleeding effect is a result of non-bonded molecules and therefore these loose molecules should wash away – even if they are appearing on another fabric. This is true for both commercial and hand-dyed fabrics. Synthrapol is Ricky’s first “go-to” product for all color-bleeding concerns.

Enjoy using your new hand-dyed fabric with confidence!



* The above information is provided based on our best research and personal experience.  We make no guarantees that you will never experience color-bleeding issues.

Ricky Tims Online Store offers the following Returns Policies:
  • There are no returns or refunds for memberships, downloaded files, or product purchased from this site.
  • Exchanges may be made for tangible products only.
  • Sales for all downloadable files (music, embroidery designs, etc.) are final.
  • Customer will pay for shipping of exchanges back to Ricky Tims, Inc. and Ricky Tims Inc. will pay to ship exchanged products back to the customer in the same method it was originally shipped.

Ricky Tims Online Store offers the following Shipping Policies:

  • Due to Covid-19 pandemic, there is no regular staffing to assist with shipping. At this time, orders are packaged and shipped on Mondays and Thursdays.  Exceptions would be orders placed on holidays, during sales with high volume, or in the event I, Ricky Tims, am traveling and cannot be in the office on the primary days to ship. 
  • Ricky Tims, Inc. makes no guarantee on delivery dates, either written or implied as we have no control over the delivery process.  International orders typically go through Customs and Ricky Tims, Inc. cannot control the Customs process. Check with your local Customs Office for delayed orders.
  • A USPS Delivery Confirmation is available upon request as well as a UPS Tracking Number for domestic shipping only.   RICKY TIMS, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGED ORDERS AND ANY DISPUTED DELIVERIES MUST GO THROUGH THE CARRIER.
  • For ALL International Orders:  Ricky Tims, Inc. WILL NOT skew the pricing on any customs form or invoicing to facilitate less duty or taxes on order entering foreign countries.  We understand the reasons for asking, but be please be aware this is fraud and Ricky Tims, Inc. will not be a party to such actions.  All International orders will be shipped via USPS only - no UPS, FedEx, or DHL service available from La Veta, CO the site of our fulfillment facility.