https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-wash-jeans-and-the-transfer-challenge Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 03:38:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-wash-jeans-and-the-transfer-challenge#post-862420 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:43:23 +0000 Jamie 862420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crossing my fingers, Angie!</p> <p>I hear you, texstyle! I had just about sworn off dark wash jeans as well until I saw these recent BFs. Hopefully, a couple of washes and the dye fixative will do the trick! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-wash-jeans-and-the-transfer-challenge#post-862258 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:11:09 +0000 texstyle 862258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My DH has a pair that literally ruined hundreds of dollars of our towels and bed sheets by leaving dye in the washer and dryer. I've almost stopped buying dark wash for this reason! In fact, the last 5 pair of jeans I bought for myself have all been faded on purpose. My KUTs don't seem to do this. Levis are notorious for doing it. </p> <p>Not to mention that dye getting into your own body - which is scary considering some of the substances used to dye jeans.</p> <p>My only solution? Test the dye first in the sink by wetting a small leg area of the jeans. If it comes off too easily - let them dry and send them back. It's not worth ruining a bunch of other clothing, linens, furniture, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-wash-jeans-and-the-transfer-challenge#post-862257 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:11:00 +0000 Angie 862257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great recommendations from Zap! Hope your dye problems are solved, Jamie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-wash-jeans-and-the-transfer-challenge#post-861678 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:30:20 +0000 Jamie 861678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet and Jayne - Hopefully, that treatment works for you. I ordered the dye fixative that Zap recommended, and I'm going to give that one a try. One test that I read about online to see if the fabric is still crocking - find a white piece of paper and rub the fabric. If blue transfers to the paper, the fabric is still crocking.</p> <p>I did some internet research last night, and one site I found recommended washing dark denim at least 8 times before wearing in order remove the excess indigo dye from the fabric. That's a lot of washes, but what do I know about this?!</p> <p>Janet - I had a pair of Paige dark washes too, and I got so frustrated with the blue transfer all over me and everything else, that I returned them. Hoping that the salt treatment will work for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-wash-jeans-and-the-transfer-challenge#post-861519 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:17:12 +0000 jayne 861519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair that do this too. Glad you brought up the topic so I can try the salt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-wash-jeans-and-the-transfer-challenge#post-861426 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:11:59 +0000 Janet 861426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of Paige's that are over a year old and the dye still rubs off on my hands, etc. I need to try the salt thing. I always just make sure I only wear them with medium to dark colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-wash-jeans-and-the-transfer-challenge#post-861422 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:09:42 +0000 amiable 861422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to recommend salt too - a couple of cups or more into your washer. I've also used alum as a dye fixative, but I don't remember whether it really worked any better than salt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-wash-jeans-and-the-transfer-challenge#post-861404 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:53:23 +0000 Anonymous 861404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If not, try soaking them in salt water. you gotta put a lot, a lot of salt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-wash-jeans-and-the-transfer-challenge#post-861395 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:49:07 +0000 Jamie 861395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No worries, Joy! I probably just have a knack for picking out denim that tends to rub off!</p> <p>Thanks, Claire!</p> <p>Thanks, for the recommendation, Zap! Seems pretty simple to use, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-wash-jeans-and-the-transfer-challenge#post-861392 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:44:50 +0000 Anonymous 861392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Idye sells a color sealant, that you are supposed to use after dyieing with their products.I have been using it with good results.<br /> <a href="http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/6988220-AA.shtml?lnav=chemicals.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.dharmatrading.com/h.....icals.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-wash-jeans-and-the-transfer-challenge#post-861381 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:37:48 +0000 Anonymous 861381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear Jamie, that's terrible! You have some gorgeous boots and bags. I hope you get this sorted; sorry I'm no help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-wash-jeans-and-the-transfer-challenge#post-861371 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:29:28 +0000 Anonymous 861371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I have mostly dark wash jeans (Kuts, COH, Hudson, BR, Lucky) and have yet to have this problem. I just bought a new pair I've not worn yet and you have me worrying. I'll be watching this thread. I've never done anything special except to wash in cold water with other darks and hang to dry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-wash-jeans-and-the-transfer-challenge#post-861347 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:59:55 +0000 Jamie 861347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know this topic has come up before on the forum, and I've tried the vinegar trick to no avail. Even vats of vinegar have not kept my dark wash jeans from crocking or rubbing off on everything they touch, including my beloved light colored booties and bags. I recently found a fab pair of True Religion BF jeans that I love, but which will transfer blue to everything.</p> <p>Aside from not wearing dark wash at all (which has seriously crossed my mind), are there any other tips for treating denim?</p> <p>Thanks!!! </p>