Dye Fixer/Soda Ash (Before)
Dye Fixer is our name for Sodium Carbonate, also commonly known as Soda Ash. It is the most essential chemical in the dyeing process, as it causes the chemical reaction that makes these dyes become part of the fabric.
Grateful Dyes will not work without Dye Fixer (Soda Ash). In direct application dyeing, the fabric is first soaked in a solution of dye fixer dissolved in water. For direct application dyeing, we estimate one pound of Dye Fixer will prepare approximately 20 adult t-shirts. When using Soda Ash in the less common Solid Color Dyeing process, one pound of Dye Fixer will color approximately 6 pounds of dry fabric.
If you are ordering in bulk, the best option for lowest cost shipping is ordering in 40 lb (4 x 10 lb) increments.
We will always alter shipping charges to reflect actual cost, and we won't charge more than you're quoted, but please be aware multiple package shipments are most efficient in increments of 40lbs because UPS charges an additional $20-30 fee for boxes weighing 50lbs or more.