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Fray Check vs. the washing machine

August 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Fray Check is a popular product used by many sewers and fabric enthusiasts to prevent fraying on their fabric edges. The product is a clear liquid solution that is applied to the fabric’s edge, which creates a protective barrier that prevents the fabric from unraveling or fraying over time. However, some people have raised concerns about the effectiveness of Fray Check, wondering whether it really works as advertised.

To address these concerns, Shannon from Shannon Sorenson Designs decided to conduct a little experiment to see how well Fray Check held up. She took some ruffled cotton fabric and divided it into several sections, treating some with Fray Check, others with pinked edges, others with ripped edges, and others left raw. She then put the fabric through the wash to see how it held up.

The results of Shannon’s experiment were surprising. The Fray Check treated fabric held up extremely well, even after several washes, and the fabric edges remained intact and secure. In contrast, the pinked and ripped edges showed signs of fraying and unraveling, while the raw edges were completely ruined after just one wash.

Shannon’s experiment clearly demonstrated that Fray Check is a highly effective product that can help prevent fabric fraying and unraveling. It’s a simple solution that can save you time, effort, and money by preventing your fabric from becoming damaged over time.

If you’re a fabric enthusiast or a sewer looking for a solution to prevent fabric fraying, then Fray Check is definitely worth considering. Whether you’re working on a sewing project, or just need to keep your fabric edges in good condition, Fray Check is a simple, effective, and affordable solution that can help keep your fabric looking its best. To see the results of Shannon’s experiment for yourself, be sure to visit her blog, Shannon Sews.

Go to her post to see how Fray Check stood up to her test.

[photo from Shannon Sews]

 

 

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Comments

  1. Mr Steve says

    April 1, 2014 at 10:32 pm

    I dont think the fray check as better as the washing machine , and sure about the result quality too.

  2. Emiley says

    April 12, 2014 at 1:45 am

    If the fray check is better than washing machine then i have to watch video for that.

  3. Mr Walter says

    June 20, 2014 at 1:55 am

    Yeah totally agree with the Mr Steve, fray check are better but it mostly depends on type of the usage.

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