Washing a newly-finished project or a colorful new garment can sometimes lead to not-so-great results when the simple step of testing for color fastness is skipped. As a general rule of thumb, the more vibrant the color, the more likely it is to run because more dye was used in its creation. Jewel tones - especially reds, greens, and blues - also have a tendency to run, as do dark tones such as indigo-dyed yarns and fabrics. While high contrast stripes and prints (think white or cream next to any of the colors mentioned above) may look great, they are also high risk for bleeding with the first wash.
The good news is that testing for color fastness is easier than you think. Just pin & save this handy infographic to refer to later, or print it out and post it in your laundry room for easy reference!
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Allure is safe for all colorfast fabrics, but if you have determined that your item is not color fast, here are some tips for that first crucial wash:
- Use cold water - colors are more likely to bleed in warm water.
- Consider adding a color catcher product to your basin filled with cold water & Allure to soak up any excess dye if your article has both light and dark colors. Yes, this even works when hand washing!
- If the item is a single color, be sure to hand wash individually every time. Once you have washed it and the water has not had any excess dye transferred from the piece, you can consider washing it with other items going forward.
So why choose
Allure for your washing needs? In addition to its no-residue, no-rinse formula,
Allure is also free of bleach, phosphates, synthetic fragrances and dyes, and is pH neutral. Not only that, but it’s non-toxic, biodegradable, low-sudsing and septic/graywater safe. The qualities that make
Allure Wash the perfect luxury fiber wash also make it suitable for all fine fabrics, including lingerie - and the no-residue formula means that nothing which could attract dirt remains on a garment washed with Allure Wash, saving your delicate handwork from wear and tear in repeated washings.
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