Stop Colors from Bleeding and Fading. How to lock colors for long, consider your options, to help you keep your turbans looking vibrant, cool and neat.
Why does color leave fibers?
Cotton Clothes will bleed and fade as dyes disappear from clothing fibers.
Some dyes transfer color when chemicals can release or bleach colors, as can ultraviolet light.
How to wash with peace of mind?
The good news is that there are a few ways to keep your Turbans original colors lasting longer. To wash without worry, use these tips to reduce fading and bleeding: Try and hand wash each turban individually or together if the same colour.
Wash in cold water, which keeps fibers closed, trapping dye inside. Warm water opens fibers and sets dye free.
Add 1 cup of vinegar to the rinse or one-half cup salt to the wash to help hold in colors.
Vinegar doesn’t have the most pleasant smell, but adding a cup to your washing machine will give you a natural fabric softener and help prevent colors from fading. The vinegar smell goes away in the wash.
Use color-catcher sheets, which trap extraneous dyes during the wash cycle to prevent bleeding. If line drying outside, remove The turbans as soon as they’re dry to minimize UV exposure.
its best to continue using these tips to minimize bleeding and fading so you can feel good wearing your best coloured turbans If you want to make sure your colors last as long as possible, hand-wash your Turbans There are also several detergents on the market that are formulated to prevent fading and color loss
Give your Turbans a gentle stretch after washing to get them back into shape.
Always air dry flat and out of the sun if possible.
Be reminded most dark coloured Turbans do fade when worn over a long period of time (many days) exposed to direct sunlight