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Stain category
Ink & Dye
Ink stains contain dye pigments suspended in a polymer resin that cures as it dries. Isopropyl alcohol is the most reliable first step across most fabric types — it dissolves the resin binder without setting the colour.
Key rule
Work from the outer edge inward so dissolved ink doesn't spread to clean fabric.
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The chemistry behind ink & dye
Ink is a pigment or dye suspended in a polymer resin or oil binder that polymerizes and cures as it dries onto fibers. Isopropyl alcohol dissolves the resin binder without harming most fabrics, releasing pigment particles; working from the outer edges inward prevents dissolved ink from wicking into clean areas.
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