Vinegar for swimwear???

Raisins

Yes! There are many swimsuits and cover ups that have been dyed for the tie-dye or ombré craze. Be careful because they may fade and bleed. I remember tie-dying in the back yard when I was younger. I disliked the scent of vinegar but it definitely preserved the color. Most brands preserve the color before selling them but it doesn't hurt to be on the safe side. I love the Raisins tie-dye bikini bottom in this photo so, I wouldn't want it's beauty to ever fade. Try soaking your garments in COLD water with vinegar for about 5 minutes. Then, wash it separately with laundry detergent and cold water. HOT water makes the colors bleed. Hope this helps!

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When one of my friends told me he had heard about a company that let's you put a picture of your dog on your swimsuit (and knew it would be right up my alley of course), I went straight to my lap top and began searching for it. It didn't take long as the crowd-funding buzz had started to make it's way around the internet. I found the website and had a look for myself. This fabulous company is from Australia and called Petflair. Am I the only one who goes straight to the "about us" section or do you do that too? It helped me to see that this was a company I wanted to support because not only is it a great story with a unique idea but Petflair donates 25% of it's profits to Pound Paws (a charity for abandoned pets.)

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Lip Ripper Fishing Gear

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