topic Disappointment in Linea by Louis Dell'Olio

Disappointment

rac71 — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:50:51 GMT

I ordered A254436 when it came up as an LTS in black and lapis. Lapis is going back. It isn't colorfast; my skin is blue.

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ChynnaBlue — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:58:43 GMT

Oh, no! I'm sorry to hear that. I've had some jeans turn me blue and it was not fun.

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DiAnne — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 20:02:42 GMT

Did you wash it before wearing it? I wash everything before I wear it because of the insect spray when items are being brought into the US.

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Berlybaby — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 20:41:35 GMT

I've had those tops for a long time and love them. Sorry yours didn't work out.

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TheOwl — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 21:20:05 GMT

@rac71

I'm still having this problem but I knew it was going to be an issue after my blue set turned my washer tub blue on my pre wash. I reported my experience to Louis in detail but then decided to keep the blue set anyway. Its been less with each wash but a definite problem from the get go. Too bad. Glad you are sending yours back.

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JustJazzmom — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 21:26:45 GMT

I really hate that the color is bleeding and it doesn't look like its a very dark blue either!! I do not own this top.

I also as a precaution, soak certain items in cold water before washing-- just in case the dye does bleed. I keep switching out the water until the water is relatively clear and then I put into the washing machine.

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Marlyn1 — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 22:57:46 GMT

I have this top andd skirt in the blue and red since it first came out and haven't had this problem. It's very strange because the colors are so light to begin with. I wonder why some bleed and some don't?

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rac71 — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 23:32:17 GMT

@DiAnne

No I did not pre-wash it. Had I, all the other like colors would have had the dark blue dye transferred onto them. This would be a far more costly as I would have to replace all of the stained garments.

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haps2 — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 02:52:12 GMT

Wash it by itself!

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rac71 — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 03:52:56 GMT

The shirt is on its way back to the Q for a full refund, including shipping because of the lack of colorfastness. Since it bled on me, it might never become colorfast, meaning a separate wash load for one top every time? Not practical. I've seen this happen with my yarns.

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skuggles — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 04:53:49 GMT

@rac71 wrote:
The shirt is on its way back to the Q for a full refund, including shipping because of the lack of colorfastness. Since it bled on me, it might never become colorfast, meaning a separate wash load for one top every time? Not practical. I've seen this happen with my yarns.

So true. I have a new maidenform bra that just will not stop bleeding ... navy blue. The black (3 of them) do not bleed after the first wash. Same style and size as the blue. Not sure if it ever will. Thanks to my wallet complaining about the money spent on throw aways if I machine wash, at least these replacements were hand washed separately each and every time. So no damage to other clothing and no transfer to skin, on the one that continues to bleed, but a giant PITA.

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JGalt — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 01:03:56 GMT

I appreciate the OP's bringing this bleed issue up. My shirt arrived yesterday and today I spent a couple hours hand washing it and rinsing it, over and over again, over a dozen times. The blue dye never stopped.

Another day I will continue trying to get the dye out because I really like the shirt a lot. The fit is great (1X), even the armholes are sized correctly which never happens with Linea tanks. The extended shoulders and higher neckline suit me well too.

I am truly grateful for your talking about this because I would otherwise have ruined the white top I plan to wear over this tank. I guess if I can't stop the bleeding, I will return this shirt. BTW, there was no scent on the shirt right out of the bag, but it smells awful when it's wet. Hmmm...I guess my perspiration might bring out the bad odor.

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JustJazzmom — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 01:14:13 GMT

@JGalt wrote:
I appreciate the OP's bringing this bleed issue up. My shirt arrived yesterday and today I spent a couple hours hand washing it and rinsing it, over and over again, over a dozen times. The blue dye never stopped.

Another day I will continue trying to get the dye out because I really like the shirt a lot. The fit is great (1X), even the armholes are sized correctly which never happens with Linea tanks. The extended shoulders and higher neckline suit me well too.

I am truly grateful for your talking about this because I would otherwise have ruined the white top I plan to wear over this tank. I guess if I can't stop the bleeding, I will return this shirt. BTW, there was no scent on the shirt right out of the bag, but it smells awful when it's wet. Hmmm...I guess my perspiration might bring out the bad odor.

That's the dye you are smelling.

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TheOwl — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 16:53:17 GMT

@JGalt

Just a heads up.....with all that washing check the fabric carefully for little snags or pulls. I've had awful problems with that on this fabric! I looked down at my lap in church and was very unhappy to find the skirt covered with tiny snags or pulls on one side just from the seat belt. I consider, sadly, this set to be a throwaway purchase.