https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indigo-rubs-off Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 06:03:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indigo-rubs-off#post-969023 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:19:51 +0000 Wendi1984 969023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, like I said, I've had no problems with my new Kut dark Bermuda shorts. I wash them separately, but there's never been any dye coming off on my skin, my underwear, or upholstery at all. Maybe they use a better dyeing process. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indigo-rubs-off#post-969004 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:01:50 +0000 Jamie 969004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I brought this topic up a few months ago, and lots of good suggestions were offered for this problem. &nbsp;Trust me, I tried all of them, and with absolutely no luck. &nbsp;My best solution is to not purchase any more dark wash jeans. &nbsp;I have one pair left at the moment, and when they go, or when I get tired of being careful with them, I don't intend to purchase any more. &nbsp;I really wish manufacturers would figure this one out. &nbsp;There's bound to be a way to fix indigo so that dry crocking is not an issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indigo-rubs-off#post-968512 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 22:11:11 +0000 ElleH 968512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wendi I always wash dark jeans with other dark colors. I also use Shout colour catcher when there are medium colours mixed in or black &amp; white in one garment. If jeans are brand new I avoid washing with&nbsp;some medium or multi coloured garments the first few washes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indigo-rubs-off#post-968474 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 21:08:11 +0000 Wendi1984 968474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is there any way to predict if an item will continue to do that? I worry, too. My Kut Bermuda shorts had a warning on the tag. I've washed them alone, but I don't know if I need to worry about the dye, since I have no problems when I wear them. Maybe I don't need to keep washing them alone? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indigo-rubs-off#post-968454 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 20:44:11 +0000 bj1111 968454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i have a pair of tory burches that still leak indigo dye 4 years later. &nbsp;i get it all over my hands and i look like i have some sort of medical condition. &nbsp;i have others that never dye transferred. &nbsp;hard to predict which ones will transfer dye.</p> <p>thistle, that would be so embarrassing. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indigo-rubs-off#post-968381 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:50:43 +0000 Thistle 968381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second Angie on this.&nbsp; If the tag says the dye might rub off, I don't buy the product.&nbsp; Not sure how manufacturers can even kind of sort of justify this.&nbsp; I wear their jeans and sit on my friend's sofa . . .boom, ruined sofa!&nbsp; I just don;t want to think about my clothes that much, once they are on.</p> <p>Sorry, not much help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indigo-rubs-off#post-968377 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:47:39 +0000 MNsara 968377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Darn indigo!&nbsp; It has ruined the backside of more than one handbag, my husbands light leather car seat(!), the tops of light colored shoes, and the inside of boots from jean tucking :-(</p> <p>Some denim seemed to rub off no matter how old and laundered it got.&nbsp; Some got better with additional washings.</p> <p>Elle, if you are verrry worried about the light Burberry (and I wonder if the water repellant&nbsp;finish on it would help any denim rub dry clean off), then maybe you should opt for the darker color.&nbsp; You've voiced concern about the lighter color more than once.&nbsp; Is it an inner niggle you need to heed?</p> <p>Would you be more at peace tracking down the khaki Brooks Brothers then for your light color trench? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indigo-rubs-off#post-968375 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:45:49 +0000 Anonymous 968375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no! thats a shame. I think I'm just going to wash mine a lot even before I wear them.<br />&nbsp;I notice it does say that only improperly applied indigo does dry crocking more, so I guess it all depends on the quality of dyeing process. I think I'll do the washing thing first and wear first time or two&nbsp;next to dark colours and see what happens. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indigo-rubs-off#post-968360 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:35:06 +0000 ElleH 968360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diane G the link you posted said this&nbsp;<span><i>(Unfortunately, the one situation Retayne cannot help with is the dry crocking of indigo, in which improperly applied dye rubs off of the fabric even when dry.)</p> <p></i>I don't think much can be done for indigo.<i><br /></i></span> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indigo-rubs-off#post-968355 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:24:27 +0000 Anonymous 968355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought you might find this useful : <a href="http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/settingdye.shtml" rel="nofollow">http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/settingdye.shtml</a>. It mentions a dye setting agent called Retayne Which can be used to set any type of dye. I have new indigo jeans and was thinking of trying to get hold of some myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indigo-rubs-off#post-968337 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:00:05 +0000 ElleH 968337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Angie. The vinegar setting method doesn't work for indigo. I read somewhere that indigo just does this. I like all the trench with jeans pics I see&nbsp;but they tend to be faded jeans often. I have gone off faded jeans &amp; don't wear distressed ones but I love some pics off distressed ones with trenches on pinterest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indigo-rubs-off#post-968324 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:48:53 +0000 Angie 968324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's one of the reasons I do not wear dark blue jeans anymore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indigo-rubs-off#post-968323 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:46:56 +0000 ElleH 968323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have dark jeans that rub off under my fingernails. I think all my dark jeans did that. I avoid light coloured bags with them. I am worried about my new light coloured trench coat. I'm wondering if anyone has had indigo rub off on their trench coats. I bought one that I should avoid dry cleaning too often due to it affecting the water resistant finish. Perhaps I should change for a black one. </p>