ok I bought this awsome skirt last summer and I've only been able to wear it a couple of times because the fabric tears extremly easily AND the dye comes out when i wash it. Literally: when I put it in the water, the water turns DARK purple. ive only washed it 3 times and now it looks like ive washed hundreds of times. ANy Ideas?
ive tried vinagar(sp?) Believe it or not it made the color leech out FASTER than before.
i hand wash it with cold water, hardly any soap, hang dry. Color drips out with the water even while its drying...
i know this is long but if anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated.
2006-10-03 17:59:27 · 8 answers · asked by Panther 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Google Dye Fixatives, they may help.
The type of Dye and the type of fabric will have a lot to do with whether a Dye will hold and not run or bleed. Some dye bleed with water while others will with solvents (dry cleaning).
2006-10-03 18:28:07 · answer #1 · answered by sselfcoug 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wash the skirt with a fair bit of salt in the water. might need to soak it or do this a few times. stops the dye running
2006-10-03 18:04:12 · answer #2 · answered by mhm 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about dry cleaning- there is also a dry cleaning deal you can do yourself in the dryer- should be in the laundry detegent section at store- D
2006-10-03 18:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by Debby B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe u should take it 2 the dry cleaners! explain what is happening and maybe they can give u some ideas or fix the problem for u!!
2006-10-03 18:02:37 · answer #4 · answered by Cheer!Chick! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
adding a little salt to the water next time you wet it should help set the dye.
2006-10-03 18:01:59 · answer #5 · answered by tui 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about using Woolite?
2006-10-03 18:19:59 · answer #6 · answered by Litnut on 8th 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is why they invented dry cleaning.
2006-10-03 18:03:54 · answer #7 · answered by hersheynrey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your husband or bf not to be so rough....
2006-10-03 18:08:52 · answer #8 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋