Cyanotype Care Instructions

To extend the life of your garments, keep washing to a minimum. Hand-wash inside-out in cold water and spot clean when required. Air dry (preferred) or tumble dry on low. 

 

While simply washing with water is best,  keep the following in mind when using detergent. Do NOT use detergent containing phosphates or bleach. Avoid ironing directly on the dye. Avoid excessive soaking and drying in direct sunlight.  It is best to avoid borax, oxyclean, and washing/baking salts/sodas as they may change the appearance of the dyed fabric. Please keep in mind, fading is more likely to occur when using detergent. Cyanotype infused fabric, while not permanent, can last a long time if you care for it properly and treat it as wearable art. Natural changes will occur over time. 

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For true denim, you can pop your jeans into the freezer for a couple of hours to kill off the bacteria! Then wash with cold water as directed above. ​

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*For spot-cleaning stains on fabric that may occur OUTSIDE of the dyed material, I recommend using a Fels-Naptha bar. This trick will work on many materials, but not all! So check the instructions, and do a small spot test in a low-visibility area. Get the stain damp, rub a small amount of the bar onto the area and let sit for 5 minutes. Very carefully use a damp cloth to clean and rinse the area. Do NOT let the Naptha soap or soapy water touch the dyed areas or print will disappear! Fels-Naptha does a fantastic job at stain removal, but it WILL significantly interfere with the dye if it comes into contact. So be extra extra careful!*