Red Minky fabric

[Amber]

I am making a first birthday present for my nephew. It will be Thomas the Train on one side and red minky fabric for the backing. I am going to wash the red fabric to prevent bleeding. My question is: Is one wash sufficient or should I wash multiple times? Has anyone had experience using this fabric before? I would appreciate any insight regarding it not just about the washing issue. Thanks

[sewelegant]

For bleeding, wash the red minky with color catchers (maybe 2). Depending on how much die is on the CC's would decide if I would wash again. If they're deeply red, then yes, keep washing til the CC's (new ones) are about color free.

[auntiemern]

Personally wouldn't wash the minky due to the amount of fraying. I would just wash the entire thing with a couple of color catchers after it is finished.

[K. McEuen]

Minky is a synthetic blend. I doubt it will run. I'd certainly wait until everything was completed and wash with color catchers.