Abstract: An additive composition in an aqueous vehicle for use in textile bleaching baths wherein textiles passed through bleaching baths modified by the addition thereto of the additive composition show improved characteristics including (1) perceptible increase in whiteness, and (2) more uniform distribution of dyes applied to the bleached textile and a greater intensity of the colorant in the fabric. The additive composition in aqueous form, comprises essentially, sodium zinc hexametaphosphate, zinc borate, and urea.