Why does the bed fade?
1. Fading is because after the printing and dyeing process, some dyes float on the surface without washing, after buying and soaking, floating color dissolved in water, there will be fading phenomenon. The darker the bed color, the more serious the fading situation (such as red).
But after 2-3 washing, this floating color will slowly fade away. If after multiple washing, the soaked water still has discoloration, it is necessary to consider whether there is a problem of fading.
2. Fading generally does not affect the color of the fabric bright degree, fading is different. Fading is because the pigment is oxidized and decomposed, making the color of the fabric pale and no longer bright and shiny. Compared with chemical fiber, cotton, hemp, silk and other natural fiber bed fading problem will be more serious.
There are many reasons for this phenomenon, which can be roughly attributed to these four: the quality is not up to standard, the use of detergent is not correct, the soaking time is too long, and the incorrect exposure method.
How to avoid/improve bed fading?
If the color fastness is not up to standard and other quality problems caused by fading, in order to avoid affecting human health, it is recommended to replace the bed. If it is not a color fastness problem, you can avoid or improve the bed fading problem from the following five aspects:
1. the use of color fixative: in addition to salt water, vinegar and other soaking, you can also buy special color fixative products to help lock the color of the bed and reduce fading.
2. low temperature washing: the use of cold water washing can reduce the risk of dissolution and fading of dyes. Avoid using hot water, because some colors or dyes are more sensitive to temperature, and high temperatures will easily bleed and fade.
3. mild detergent: Choose mild detergent, avoid the use of bleach or strong alkaline detergents that cause serious fading of the bed. And it should be noted that do not pour the detergent directly on the bed, otherwise it may also cause local fading of the bed.
4. avoid exposure to the sun: long-term sun exposure may cause bed fading. When drying or storing bedding, try to avoid direct exposure to strong sunlight. At the same time, in order to avoid direct sunlight, it is best to choose the opposite side of the pigment.
5. according to washing instructions cleaning: some bed products may need special care and washing methods, so be sure to check the washing precautions marked on the washing label before washing, and clean according to the washing instructions.