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crispyduck_2
crispyduck_2 Posts: 145 Forumite
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Help I've recently bought an all cotton Rugby League shirt like I used to play in when I was a kid and I'm worried that the colours will run(white shirt with Red V) I have memories of lots of my fellow players as a kid turning up with pink and red shirts.

Can anyone help? I want to make sure the white stays white but not get the running that a hot wash can do.

Cheers
Tips are good, tips are good, you know that tips are good!

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  • moggins
    moggins Posts: 5,190 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Have you worn it yet? If not, put it in the machine on a cold wash with about a pound of salt, that will fasten the colour in.
    Organised people are just too lazy to look for things

    F U Fund currently at £250
  • alec_eiffel
    alec_eiffel Posts: 1,304 Forumite
    Ooooooooh it's not a St Helens top is it?

    I have a Cotton great Britain shirt that I wash at 40 and it's ok, but I also have an Accy Stanley red and white that I always wash on either a handwash or just a cold cycle.

    If worried I would handwash first in cold water with salt.
  • crispyduck_2
    crispyduck_2 Posts: 145 Forumite
    Yes it is a St Helens but a 60's/70's replica, I've been trying to get hold of none polyester shirt for years and this is the best I can get.

    Yes brand new bought from ebay and arrived this morning and is great!!

    Thanks for the tips salt and cold it is for wash numero uno!!!
    Tips are good, tips are good, you know that tips are good!
  • alec_eiffel
    alec_eiffel Posts: 1,304 Forumite
    fingers crossed - may it be worn with pride
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