What makes fabric paint permanent?

Permanent paints are not soluble in water, which means they won't wash out. Many permanent paints are sensitive to heat, and will "set" into the fibers of the fabric with an iron, or a hot wash. Some paints which are designed to be permanent are acrylic, and will actually crack and break off the fabric instead of adhering permanently.

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