Name: Mike

Message: Spilled bleach on a Coral colored pair of shorts and would like to dye them what do you suggest Dye type and color...thanks

What are the shorts made of? I can't even begin to tell you what kind of dye to use without knowing what fiber the shorts are made of. It's essential to match the dye you use to what it's made of. A dye that works on cotton will not work on polyester, while a dye that works on polyester is difficult for novice dyers to get to work right.

In addition, dye often fails to cover stains well. Because dye is transparent, the areas that are lighter in color before dyeing will still be lighter than the rest of the garment after dyeing. You may be able to lighten the rest of the garment using a product such as Rit Color Remover, and then follow this step by dyeing with a fiber reactive dye, if your shorts are made of cotton or another natural fiber.

I recommend that you look at the FAQ question from my site, "Help! I ruined clothing by spattering bleach. How can I fix it?", which offers some suggestions and explanation.

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