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Nov 22, 2021 - 09:51 AM
You've tried a lot of things, but I do suspect it was the printer ink, since neither Sticky Fabri-Solvy or Stick 'n Stitch have any color other than white, nor does it turn color. You need to use the lightest setting on your printer, which you likely know, but printer inks vary all over the place in their washability and composition. There are also counterfeit inks out there, and refills that may or may not behave the same as the brand inks.
It's also important to rinse the ink and Solvy away with running water. It will dissolve in standing water, but what can happen is some inks will float on the top, and when you lift it out of standing water the link clings to the fabric.
It has been my experience that when this has happened, people have been able to remove it with Shout or Spray & Wash (one of the popular spot treatments for the laundry). It might take a couple of treatments, and you might need to let it sit for a while before laundering. However, since you've use vinegar (which traditionally sets color), it might not come out at this point.
I also think that because you re-used the product after it had once already been printed, the older ink may have permeated the water soluble and become more "set". This has never come up before, but I would suspect it's not a safe thing to do after your experience.
It's also important to rinse the ink and Solvy away with running water. It will dissolve in standing water, but what can happen is some inks will float on the top, and when you lift it out of standing water the link clings to the fabric.
It has been my experience that when this has happened, people have been able to remove it with Shout or Spray & Wash (one of the popular spot treatments for the laundry). It might take a couple of treatments, and you might need to let it sit for a while before laundering. However, since you've use vinegar (which traditionally sets color), it might not come out at this point.
I also think that because you re-used the product after it had once already been printed, the older ink may have permeated the water soluble and become more "set". This has never come up before, but I would suspect it's not a safe thing to do after your experience.
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