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product_id: 10082809
title: "G&K Craft Retayne Color Fixative 16 oz. | Best Liquid Color Fixative for Dyed Cotton, Linen and Rayon Fabrics"
brand: "g & k craft"
price: "€ 38.26"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "G & K Craft"
url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/10082809-g-and-k-craft-retayne-color-fixative-16-oz-best
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# 20-minute soak for quick fix Locks dye to prevent bleeding Proudly made in the USA G&K Craft Retayne Color Fixative 16 oz. | Best Liquid Color Fixative for Dyed Cotton, Linen and Rayon Fabrics

**Brand:** g & k craft
**Price:** € 38.26
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Lock your colors, unleash your creativity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** G&K Craft Retayne Color Fixative 16 oz. | Best Liquid Color Fixative for Dyed Cotton, Linen and Rayon Fabrics by g & k craft
- **How much does it cost?** € 38.26 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/10082809-g-and-k-craft-retayne-color-fixative-16-oz-best)

## Best For

- g & k craft enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted g & k craft brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Fabric Friendly:** Perfect for cotton, linen, and rayon—your versatile project partner
- • **Fast & Easy Fix:** Just 20 minutes soaking time to secure your fabric’s hue
- • **Made in the USA:** Crafted domestically with quality you can trust
- • **Bleed-Proof Brilliance:** Locks in vibrant colors with a single pre-wash application
- • **Machine & Hand Wash Compatible:** Flexible treatment options for your crafting convenience

## Overview

G&K Craft Retayne Color Fixative is a 16 oz liquid solution designed to prevent color bleeding in dyed cotton, linen, and rayon fabrics. Applied before crafting, it locks dye in place with just one 20-minute soak, preserving fabric vibrancy and ensuring long-lasting, bleed-free results. Made in the USA, Retayne is ideal for hand or machine washing (excluding energy-efficient washers), making it a must-have for professional and hobbyist fabric artists alike.

## Description

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Review: Prevent bleeding - I'm using this product to prevent fabric from bleeding in a quilt I am sewing. This is my first time using Retayne. So far it is working very well. I would purchase this again.
Review: Retayne to prevent bleeding - Retayne is excellent to maintain the color of the fabric and no bleeding will occur

## Features

- PREVENT COLOR BLEEDING - Retayne is a color fixative. It should be used in pre-washing your commercially dyed cotton fabrics before you use them in a project, not after you have completed your quilt project. By locking the dye into the fabric, Retayne prevents future bleeding. Since it fixes colors, Retayne helps fabrics to retain their vibrancy. Note: only one application of Retayne is necessary.
- HAND WASH DIRECTIONS - Add 140 ̊F water to a pot or tub, enough to fully cover the fabric you’re treating. Then add one teaspoon of Retayne for each yard of fabric. Add the fabric you wish to treat and soak for 20 minutes, stirring regularly. Remove the fabric, rinse it in cold water, and immediately hang it to dry.
- WASHING MACHINE DIRECTIONS - Follow the same steps above, setting the water level appropriately in your machine and using a 20-minute wash. Note: Retayne does not work in energy-efficient top and front loader washing machines
- 16 OZ BOTTLE - This bottle contains 16 ounces of Retayne dye fixer. Retayne can also be purchased in 4 oz. bottles.
- MADE IN THE USA - All G&K Craft Retayne is made in the USA.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001HZOZGW |
| Assembly required | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,764 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #1 in Fabric Painting & Dyeing Fixatives |
| Brand | G & K Craft |
| Color | G&k Craft 16oz |
| Compatible Material | Cotton, Linen, Rayon |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,623) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00649480000331 |
| Included Components | Home Storage^Cleaning Supplies^liquid-fabric-softener |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | GNKRET-16 |
| Manufacturer | Vista Partners Inc. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 2.7 x 2.7 x 6.95 inches |
| UPC | 649480000331 798804657710 |
| Unit Count | 16.0 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** G & K Craft
- **Color:** G&k Craft 16oz
- **Compatible Material:** Cotton, Linen, Rayon
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Item Weight:** 16 Ounces

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you use Retayne or Synthropol on printer fabric sheets?  I followed the instructions for making the fabric colorfast, but still get some bleeding**
A: Retayne or Synthropol is used normally when you wash the fabric prior to cutting the fabric out for your project to help set the color, preventing the colors from bleeding to other fabric.  I now use a color catcher sheet and small amt of gentle detergent, and rinse with vinegar.  lightly dry or let it dry on its own, then press.

**Q: should I use synthrapol and retayne at the same time for prewashing fabric?**
A: We recommend using the Synthrapol in a hot 140F wash to flush out any excess dye from the cloth that has been dyed. Retayne is used to treat commercial fabric that tends to bleed easily, especially reds. That treatment will help to lock in the color so that the fabric does not bleed when cared for. The treated fabric needs to be washed in cold water only.

**Q: Can I use this for prevent jeans bleeding on my white sneakers?**
A: You can treat your jeans with Retayne as long as it is applied to the jeans at 140F water. From then on, the jeans need to be washed in cool water only. it still might be a good routine to wash your white sneakers separately, even after the Retayne treatment.

**Q: Would this help to get bleeding stains out of a quilt that has already been washed and dried?**
A: No Retayne will help set it. Synthropol is the only product that I know of that will take the bleed out and it is not guaranteed to take it out.  If it has been dried it will be difficult to remove the run.  Retayne is the perfect product to wash the quilt with to stop the bleed before it happens.  If you are a  quilter then prewashing your batiks in particular, will stop future bleeds.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Prevent bleeding
*by D***I on January 13, 2026*

I'm using this product to prevent fabric from bleeding in a quilt I am sewing. This is my first time using Retayne. So far it is working very well. I would purchase this again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Retayne to prevent bleeding
*by T***R on November 4, 2025*

Retayne is excellent to maintain the color of the fabric and no bleeding will occur

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Retayne Works.
*by K***R on January 1, 2026*

Retayne works. Often materials will bleed and that can lead to discoloring of other fabrics when washed together. I wash all new fabric individually with a Color Catcher. If the color catcher is discolored, I treat it with Retayne. One treatment is almost always sufficient. I then wash it again individually with a color catcher. If this follow-up wash shows a discolored color catcher, then I usually put that fabric in the scrap pile or trash it. Only rarely have I done 2 Retayne treatments. If the first treatment was insufficient, then usually the second treatment also fails and definitely time to trash the fabric. I have found a variety of colors that bleed - red, blue, green, yellow... with red seeming to be the worst. Considering the time and effort in making a quilt, or the cost of all the other garments in the washer, save yourself the anguish. Wash it alone and if it bleeds, treat it with Retayne. Bottomline, Retayne works.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-31*