{"id":2082,"date":"2017-05-08T13:17:03","date_gmt":"2017-05-08T20:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speedqueen.com\/th\/?p=2082"},"modified":"2019-03-29T03:35:18","modified_gmt":"2019-03-29T10:35:18","slug":"the-secrets-to-stopping-colors-from-bleeding-and-fading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/speedqueen.com\/th\/the-secrets-to-stopping-colors-from-bleeding-and-fading\/","title":{"rendered":"The Secrets to Stopping Colors from Bleeding and Fading"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to lock colors in for good<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You just bought a pair of cute jet-black denim jeans that give you feeling of being dressed up in comfort. It\u2019s a perfect combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, you feel certain that the color that makes you look and feel good won\u2019t last for long. You consider your options so that what has become your go-to favorite doesn\u2019t turn into the faded pair left at the bottom of the dresser drawer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you keep those black jeans black, we\u2019ve developed a series of tips to use on dark-load wash day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, why does color leave fibers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clothes will bleed and fade as dyes disappear from clothing fibers. Whether clothing is overdyed to look stellar in the store, dyes aren\u2019t well-set, or the wrong dye type was used on a fabric, dye loss can create a challenge to keep clothes looking just-from-the-store new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some dyes transfer color when they rub against another surface. Others leach when fabric gets wet. Also, chemicals can release or bleach colors, as can ultraviolet light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A clue as to whether clothes are more likely to bleed and fade is on the product label. If you see warnings such as \u201ccolor may wash off,\u201d \u201cdo not use detergent,\u201d \u201cwash before wearing,\u201d or \u201cuse cold water,\u201d chances are those gorgeous hues may bleed. If the label doesn\u2019t mention these warnings, your clothing is likely colorfast, meaning the dyes are more resistant to bleeding and fading. Also, synthetic fabrics retain color better than natural fibers, such as cotton or wool, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to wash with peace of mind<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that there are a few ways to keep your clothes\u2019 original colors lasting longer. To wash without worry, use these tips to reduce fading and bleeding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Separate lights and pastels from dark-colored clothes, then wash similar colors together. If any dyes are released, they won\u2019t discolor other clothes.<\/li>
  • Turn clothes inside-out to reduce friction that leads to fading on the outside.<\/li>
  • Wash heavy fabrics apart from more delicate ones, and zip all zippers to reduce friction.<\/li>
  • Wash in cold water, which keeps fibers closed, trapping dye inside. Warm water opens fibers and sets dye free. Many detergents work well in any water temperature, and using cold water also saves money.<\/li>
  • Wash clothes using the permanent press or gentle setting, which are easier on your laundry than regular cycles.<\/li>
  • Don\u2019t overfill your washer or pack clothes into the washer. Not only will they come out cleaner, clothing also will be exposed to less friction.<\/li>
  • Add 1 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle or one-half cup salt to the wash to help hold in colors.<\/li>
  • Use color-catcher sheets, which trap extraneous dyes during the wash cycle to prevent bleeding.<\/li>
  • Don\u2019t overstuff your dryer. Clothes will dry faster.<\/li>
  • If line drying outside, remove clothes as soon as they\u2019re dry to minimize UV exposure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    In most cases, clothing will stop releasing dye after a few washes. But, its best to continue using these tips to minimize bleeding and fading so you can feel good wearing those jet-black jeans time and again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    You just bought a pair of cute jet-black denim jeans that give you feeling of being dressed up in comfort. It\u2019s a perfect combination. To help you keep those black jeans black, we\u2019ve developed a series of tips to use on dark-load wash day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":2081,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/speedqueen.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/speedqueen.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/speedqueen.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/speedqueen.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/speedqueen.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2082"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/speedqueen.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2089,"href":"https:\/\/speedqueen.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082\/revisions\/2089"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/speedqueen.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2081"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/speedqueen.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/speedqueen.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/speedqueen.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}