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| What Makes Clothes Fade? by coliccmon: 9:44am On Dec 28, 2009 |
Anytime I get new set of clothes, i always wonder how to take good care of them and prevent them from fading. There has been many speculations about what makes dresses fade. Some say it's the type of detergent or soap you use, others say it's exposure to sunlight and some say it's when you actually iron them. What really causes clother/dresses to fade and is there any preventive measures? |
| Re: What Makes Clothes Fade? by madlady(f): 10:06am On Dec 28, 2009 |
@Poster, Avoid putting them in the washing machine, if possible handwash. Use a very gently liquid detergent or none at all (i try not to use any) Only wear items ones before washing, if possible. Avoid drying clothes in strong sunlight, apart from whites. Use starch on cottons and linens, helps items stay clean longer.  |
| Re: What Makes Clothes Fade? by iice(f): 10:08am On Dec 28, 2009 |
If you have to use a strong detergent, don't pour directly on clothes and don't soak for longer than necessary. Just to add to what madlady has already posted |
| Re: What Makes Clothes Fade? by coliccmon: 12:17pm On Dec 28, 2009 |
I see, You ladies sure do know how to do these things. |
| Re: What Makes Clothes Fade? by coliccmon: 9:05pm On Dec 28, 2009 |
only wear items ones before washing Obviously cannot apply to jeans since it fades them even more. Right? |
| Re: What Makes Clothes Fade? by madlady(f): 10:57pm On Dec 28, 2009 |
coliccmon: Yes that's right, but I never wash with any form of detergent. I rub/scrub certain parts, hem and the other parts. |
| Re: What Makes Clothes Fade? by mamagee3(f): 1:28am On Dec 29, 2009 |
Very rough cleaning agents.  |
| Re: What Makes Clothes Fade? by iice(f): 4:54am On Dec 29, 2009 |
coliccmon: I'd say twice. Though i wear mine once (Lets just say i collect jeans). Anyway madlady is right with the washing of certain parts. The hem, butt, knees and waistline are usually the parts that get dirty so, scrubbing parts of them does help reduce the speed of fading. |
| Re: What Makes Clothes Fade? by Nobody: 4:29am On Dec 31, 2009 |
1. Consistent washing 2. Bleach  even the "Protective bleach"3.Roughness 4. Overuse 5. Washing Dark, color and white clothes together. Took me a while to get a hang of this too  |
| Re: What Makes Clothes Fade? by mohawkchic(f): 4:50pm On Dec 31, 2009 |
~How many of you are guilty of NOT reading the washing instructions on clothes!! Read the Care Label It takes a few seconds, but reading the care labels may save a lot of heartache when your clothes come out of the wash. Check for instructions that may say to wash only in cold, or with like colors. Don't forget to check for drying instructions as well. The label may indicate that the clothing needs to be dried on low, or drip dried. Wash Dark Colors Together Sorting clothes is a great opportunity to check the care label, and place your clothing in the correct pile. Anyone who has ever washed one red sock with an entire load of whites, knows the pain that can happen when colors fade away. To prevent dark colors from fading, keep like colors together. Turn Clothes Inside Out Some of the wear and tear that happens on your clothing can be prevented by turning your clothing inside out before washing and drying. Washing and drying clothing is rough on the outside of your clothing. Turning garments inside out will reduce pilling which dulls the look of the fabric. Don't forget to turn clothing inside out when you hang clothes outside to dry. While the sun is an excellent and efficient drying tool, it will zap the color right out of your clothing. Add Vinegar Vinegar doesn't have the most pleasant smell, but adding a cup to your washing machine will not only give you a natural fabric softener, but also help prevent colors from fading. The good news? The vinegar smell goes away in the wash. |
| Re: What Makes Clothes Fade? by Nobody: 6:37pm On Dec 31, 2009 |
mohawkchic: |
| Re: What Makes Clothes Fade? by selencious(f): 3:56pm On Feb 10, 2010 |
Always use a non-chlorine bleach. You could use a bathing soap or mild shampoo if you can't get a non-chlorine bleach. Avoid over wearing and over washing em. |
| Re: What Makes Clothes Fade? by uzomalahot: 3:22pm On Nov 14, 2023 |
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