Salt is used as fixative during dyeing.To prevent fading and maintain color stability, the new cotton fabric of bright or deep color should be soak in salt and cold water before drying in the shade.

• 盐是棉布染色时的固定剂，为防止褪色，新买来的颜色艳丽或深色棉布可在清水中加食盐浸泡，之后阴干，可保持棉布色泽持久。