redyeing color loss on denim


Name: Ralph
Have two pair one year denium jeans with noticable color loss in several places. Most are at the upper part of garments. A few isolated small spots appear as though. znot much equipnet, Boght pk denium RFITG, Spse claims it wikk turn garments pink, Would like to simply restore some of rte color.

You cannot restore denim to its original appearance with dye, because the denim look is obtained by weaving white thread with indigo blue thread, in a twill pattern. If you dye denim, the white fibers will be dyed and no longer be white. You can dye denim to
make solid colors, but not the original look.

For covering up light spots, see "How can I fix the bleach spots on my favorite clothing?" at http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/bleachmistake.shtml .

Posted: Friday - April 02, 2004 at 12:34 PM          

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