How to keep cotton shirts from fading? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Jesus Pimp · 05-13-2005, 01:47 PM

Is there anyway to keep cotton shirts especially t-shirts from fading? I usually hang dry my shirts but they're slow developing this faded fuzzy look.

Enka · 05-13-2005, 08:56 PM

I usually wash them inside out and make sure I only use Tide laundry detergent. Stay away from cheap detergent! I've learned my lesson!

Damn Sam's Club value bucket o'detergent...

MSD · 05-17-2005, 04:59 PM

If they're nicer than the average one-color pocket tee or regular shirt, wear an undershirt and only wash when they need it (you can usually get 4-5 wearings out of a shirt if you don't sweat a lot and hang them up after you wear them.) If they're particularly nice, get a home dry-cleaning set and do them all at once.

Anexkahn · 05-17-2005, 07:37 PM

Inside out, and hang dry is what i've always heard. I dont have the paitence or room to hang dry, so i use low heat in the dryer which seems to keep them looking nicer than full bake on high.

eeef2 · 05-17-2005, 08:06 PM

eventually all shirts must go to that fuzzy place in the sky, but hang drying them will delay it.

MSD · 05-17-2005, 09:57 PM

Flat drying instead of hang drying prevents stretching.

healer · 05-18-2005, 12:12 AM

A good steam iron also prolongs the lifespan/colour of the shirt. Also, if hang drying outside, try to hang the shirt in a shaded area rather than direct sunlight.

dlish · 05-18-2005, 07:36 AM

i agree with healer..dont hang them out in direct sunlight, that'd be the main contributing factor to fading.

its amazing what u learn from your mum

05-13-2005, 01:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
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05-18-2005, 07:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
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05-13-2005, 08:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Enka Tilted	I usually wash them inside out and make sure I only use Tide laundry detergent. Stay away from cheap detergent! I've learned my lesson! Damn Sam's Club value bucket o'detergent...

05-17-2005, 04:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	If they're nicer than the average one-color pocket tee or regular shirt, wear an undershirt and only wash when they need it (you can usually get 4-5 wearings out of a shirt if you don't sweat a lot and hang them up after you wear them.) If they're particularly nice, get a home dry-cleaning set and do them all at once.

05-17-2005, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Anexkahn Crazy Location: whOregon	Inside out, and hang dry is what i've always heard. I dont have the paitence or room to hang dry, so i use low heat in the dryer which seems to keep them looking nicer than full bake on high.

05-17-2005, 08:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
eeef2 Upright Location: right here	eventually all shirts must go to that fuzzy place in the sky, but hang drying them will delay it.

05-17-2005, 09:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Flat drying instead of hang drying prevents stretching.

05-18-2005, 12:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
healer Found my way back Location: South Africa	A good steam iron also prolongs the lifespan/colour of the shirt. Also, if hang drying outside, try to hang the shirt in a shaded area rather than direct sunlight.