Re: Dark colored clothing fading

ninjawife · ‎11-15-2011

I wear most of my clothes more than one time before washing so I only do one load every other week. I don't separate my clothes as I don't have any white clothes. I wash everything together in one load. I use All Free and Clear and wash in warm water. I never have an issue with fading.

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

I was all my darks together in cold water. I use Arm & Hammer for delicate skin, and Arm & Hammer Washing Soda.

I wear a LOT of black ...I haven't noticed any fading.

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

I am going to try the woolite for dark,for my colored clothes,i really like wearing as much percent of cotton as possible.

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Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

Use Woolite for Darks, wash in cold water, turn garment inside out and line dry, all of these tips prevent fading.

Another new name Sue · ‎03-11-2010

Tide makes one as well, called "Studio Darks + Colors."

I have a theory that cotton/poly blends fade less than 100% cotton.Not sure, but maybe.

kate2357 · ‎02-26-2012

@Another new name Sue wrote:
Tide makes one as well, called "Studio Darks + Colors."

I have a theory that cotton/poly blends fade less than 100% cotton.Not sure, but maybe.

@Another new name Sue

I've noticed this too, at least w/ black jeans from Talbots. They are made with a poly cotton blend and they have stayed black thru wash after wash. Can't believe how good they last vs the 100% cotton or the 98/2 cotton spandex jeans.

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chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

Not at all. I wear a lot of black and dark colors. I'm addicted to black leggings. Nothing ever fades, stretches or pills. I think partly because of modern fabrications and partly because I wash or instruct the laundry to wash my clothing in cool water on gentle. And dry on warm. I only use hot water on bedding and towels.

shoekitty · ‎03-10-2010

I also use Woolite dark. It helps. Always wash in cold water. If it is something you love and it is dark navy or black I always hang dry. I got one of those house clothes racks and use it year round. If something is deeply dyed black and you are warned it bleeds I pre wash separately with a little vinegar to set the dye. Even put in sink with cold water and pinch woolite and a dash vinegar. Soak 5 mins, then rinse well and hang to dry. Hot , warm water, and dryer ar ensure ways to fade many clothes, especially cotton