Synthrapol Detergent

As a prewash - As an afterwash

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#SYNPT 16 oz. $4.09
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#SYNQT 32 oz. $7.39
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#SYNGAL Gallons $25.95 $21.95
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You can also find a more eco-friendly substitute for Synthrapol with our new Professional Textile Detergent, which is less expensive and non-toxic!
Synthrapol works best with HOT water, yes, HOT water!

Prewashing in Synthrapol helps remove invisible lubricants, fingerprints, dirt, oil, and other impurities that can interfere with the dye and cause uneven dyeing. Not pre-washing is one of the biggest causes of that "splotchy" dye job! Even PFD (prepared for dyeing) fabrics, yarns and clothing should be pre-washed! We never recommend skipping this step, especially with all the imported fabrics and clothing these days.

Synthrapol as the afterwash keeps loose dye particles of dye in suspension so they don't stain other areas of the fabric. So for tie-dyers, batik artists and printers: this helps white and lighter colored areas from being stained in the final wash by the excess dye. We get calls all the time about "muddy tie-dyes" - the secret is in the Synthrapol! (Also in the procedure for rinsing out the excess first!)

Use 1/4 cup (2 oz) of Synthrapol per washing machine load for cotton, Rayon, hemp, etc. and 1/8 cup (1 oz) for silks or front loading wash machines. Some folks say you can get away with less, but it depends on what you are doing, the hardness of your water, etc. (Look for special Low Foaming Synthrapol soon, better for those front loaders!)

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We also now have our own Professional Textile Detergent - #PTD which is non-toxic and more economical alternative to Synthrapol.
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Average Rating:  4.83 (104 reviews)
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Reviewed: Thu Mar 6 15:50:27 2008
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Reviewed: Thu Feb 5 05:11:03 2009
How did I live without this??? I use it for all sorts of things now!
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Reviewed: Tue Jan 27 14:18:11 2009
Limits damage from bleeding very well. I use it in my rinse and in the wash.
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Reviewed: Sat Jun 27 22:36:07 2009
this has always been a great product. I use it a lot but just a small amount as that is all it takes.
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Reviewed: Fri Jun 26 12:42:40 2009
I needed something to strip diaper cream off my cloth diapers or else they were ruined. I tried everything and this was the only thing that worked.
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Reviewed: Mon Jun 22 12:38:10 2009
this stuff really makes a difference-use it!
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Reviewed: Mon Jun 22 07:16:59 2009
Seemed to work quite well when washing out the dyed shirts.
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Reviewed: Sat Jun 20 08:38:33 2009
Good detergent.
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Reviewed: Thu Jun 18 13:17:44 2009
great! We use it at my work for our reactive and acid digital printing washes.
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Reviewed: Wed Jun 17 21:57:17 2009
Does what it's supposed to...and fixes running in clothing washed in regular detergent also...Whoo-hoo.
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Reviewed: Sun Jun 14 17:00:41 2009
After the first wash I never have dye runoff.
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Reviewed: Fri Jun 12 09:37:06 2009
Works great! I use it in the wwashing machine and hand washing on my silk banners and love it.
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Reviewed: Thu May 14 03:55:36 2009
great stuff! wouldn't be with out it!
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Reviewed: Sat May 9 09:00:44 2009
this is a must have for good tie dye, it keeps the dyes suspended in the water and prevents back staining. Also a good stain remover for regular clothes.
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Reviewed: Sat May 9 06:50:23 2009
A good value!
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Reviewed: Sat May 2 06:56:38 2009
I like this product. I used this and it is concentrated so it goes a long way. You do not have to use too much, and It makes the silk soft after drying and it gets the loose dye that is left ( that might bleed). It gets that out.
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Reviewed: Thu Apr 30 06:53:17 2009
Used it to wash projects after wax removing (to get rid of excess of dye) and also to get rid of the wax itself. The nice method to remove the wax for me is ironing through the paper and then boiling with a bit of Synthrapol - the wax goes to the top of water and the remaining portion gets to the surface of the clothes - so you can just hand wash it closely (it behaves like dirt and not like wax at this point), rinse it nicely and I did the second boil with Synthrapol after that - the wax is completely removed then (when I tried it without ironing and Synthrapol it was much worse)
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Reviewed: Thu Apr 30 02:29:36 2009
This is absolutely necessary to the dyeing process.
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Reviewed: Mon Mar 30 03:27:41 2009
Excellent at preventing backstaining; a necessary product.
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Reviewed: Thu Mar 19 05:12:07 2009
Excellent product... never lets me down!
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Reviewed: Thu Mar 12 10:59:02 2009
Still my favorite for removing excess dye and pre-washing everything for tie-dye. Meriah
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Reviewed: Sun Mar 8 22:20:38 2009
Love it! Gets all the grease out
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Reviewed: Mon Feb 23 05:46:57 2009
Absolutely essential for prewashing (and washing) dyed silks.
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Reviewed: Thu Jan 29 07:56:59 2009
Synthrapol is essential in a dyer's workshop. I've also found it great for softening brand new stiff denim jeans.
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Reviewed: Thu Jul 2 18:23:59 2009
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Reviewed: Mon Jun 29 13:16:33 2009
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Reviewed: Mon Jun 29 12:06:42 2009
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Reviewed: Mon Jun 29 11:40:19 2009
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Reviewed: Sun Jun 28 22:43:46 2009
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Reviewed: Sat Jun 27 09:02:33 2009
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Reviewed: Fri Jun 26 12:49:04 2009
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Reviewed: Fri Jun 26 12:39:43 2009
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Reviewed: Fri Jun 26 12:39:32 2009
I bought this to strip diaper cream off my cloth diapers. I tried everything and this was the only thing to work. I wish I had bought it sooner.
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Reviewed: Tue Jun 23 14:25:05 2009
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Reviewed: Mon Jun 22 15:07:39 2009
Works great!
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Reviewed: Sun Jun 21 18:19:35 2009
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Reviewed: Sat Jun 20 08:34:16 2009
Good detergent.
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Reviewed: Sat Jun 20 00:03:30 2009
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Reviewed: Fri Jun 19 16:59:38 2009
Same as above.
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Reviewed: Fri Jun 19 08:55:53 2009
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Reviewed: Fri Jun 19 06:25:14 2009
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Reviewed: Fri Jun 19 01:55:15 2009
I don't know. After using it, I still got a lot of dye coming out of the shirts for another couple of rinses.
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Reviewed: Thu Jun 18 16:53:24 2009
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Reviewed: Mon Jun 15 14:40:09 2009
I love all of Dharma's products!
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Reviewed: Sun Jun 14 04:21:46 2009
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Reviewed: Sat Jun 13 21:36:03 2009
works like a charm!
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Reviewed: Sat Jun 13 19:20:36 2009
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Reviewed: Fri Jun 12 06:37:55 2009
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Reviewed: Thu Jun 11 13:00:31 2009
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Reviewed: Thu Jun 11 05:52:17 2009
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Reviewed: Wed Jun 10 22:31:44 2009
a little expensive
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Reviewed: Tue Jun 9 05:51:20 2009
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Reviewed: Mon Jun 8 09:51:47 2009
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Reviewed: Sat Jun 6 23:47:43 2009
A must have item. Saves a lot of headaches.
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Reviewed: Sat Jun 6 22:16:04 2009
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Reviewed: Sat Jun 6 17:18:49 2009
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Reviewed: Sat Jun 6 08:53:10 2009
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Reviewed: Thu Jun 4 14:08:24 2009
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Reviewed: Thu Jun 4 11:08:46 2009
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Reviewed: Mon Jun 1 18:54:18 2009
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Reviewed: Mon Jun 1 05:17:01 2009
I use it all the time for Tie Dying!
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Reviewed: Mon Jun 1 05:07:47 2009
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Reviewed: Sun May 31 09:05:18 2009
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Reviewed: Thu May 28 07:32:14 2009
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Reviewed: Tue May 26 20:07:13 2009
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Reviewed: Tue May 26 15:23:48 2009
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Reviewed: Tue May 26 13:12:49 2009
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Reviewed: Sun May 24 05:33:49 2009
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Reviewed: Sat May 23 15:34:03 2009
I would next time save my money and just use a bit of dish soap; but still happy
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Reviewed: Thu May 21 02:16:04 2009
I damaged a fringe first time I used it, not understanding just how potent a scour it was.
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Reviewed: Mon May 18 23:18:57 2009
Works Great!
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Reviewed: Thu May 14 14:31:54 2009
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Reviewed: Thu May 14 06:37:20 2009
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Reviewed: Thu May 14 06:26:34 2009
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Reviewed: Mon May 11 10:40:22 2009
works wonderfully!
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Reviewed: Sat May 9 06:51:36 2009
it is soap
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Reviewed: Sat May 9 01:50:08 2009
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Reviewed: Fri May 8 09:41:45 2009
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Reviewed: Fri May 8 07:08:21 2009
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Reviewed: Thu May 7 15:44:47 2009
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Reviewed: Mon May 4 09:57:48 2009
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Reviewed: Sat May 2 03:42:08 2009
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Reviewed: Fri May 1 12:35:13 2009
I LOVE this product and use it often in my textile arts :)
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Reviewed: Fri Apr 24 10:19:13 2009
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Reviewed: Thu Apr 23 02:56:03 2009
Works great, does what it's supposed to do.
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Reviewed: Thu Apr 16 11:56:35 2009
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Reviewed: Tue Jan 27 13:44:08 2009
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Reviewed: Tue Jan 27 13:41:58 2009
Great detergent for prewash to be dyed clothes
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Reviewed: Tue Jun 9 15:28:42 2009
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