Dye Issues

[jumpuphigh]

I just finished a scarf made out of silk sari yarn and when I washed it, the colors bled horribly.  I've handwashed it multiple times and there is still a bit of bleeding.  Any ideas?  I'm having vague recollections of talk about salt setting dyes?  Do we have any dyers in this comm with experience with silk?

ETA: When I was washing it with cold water, it was starting to bleed less.  I've now washed it about 4 times with warm water and the bleeding is almost as bad as the first cold water wash.

ETA2: I seem to be allergic to the dye.  *facepalm*  Guess I'm done fiddling.  It's laid out on towels for drying.

Comments

[sporky_rat]

After a little research (and a call to a person who knows a person who dyes and spins silk) it all depends on the type of dye. Apparently vinegar and salt can help with acid dyes which is used on silk (and other animal fibers), but it has to be done with hot water.

Other than that, just continue washing - but try warm water. It might just be quite a bit of excess dye. Is it fading any?

[jumpuphigh]

The color isn't fading but the bleeding seems to be quite a bit less now. Perhaps I should try another round but with warm water. I was using cold.

Also, thank you so much for the research and effort. I really appreciate it.