Black Fabric
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Black Fabric
What do you do to your black fabric so it won't fade. I've made several items and the black always lightens after a couple of washings. Is there a brand that is better than others? Thanks
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keep it out of the sun- wash in cold water with gentle detergent-
just like all fabrics---not all blacks are created the same-
i have had good luck with Kona Black; Benartex has a nice stable true dark black- the thin- already kind of lighter color blacks found at places like Joanne's tend to fade the fastest...and you never know what color they will fade to- some turn brown, some a shade of gray...some more reddish- depends on the (formula) used to achieve the black in the first place
but sunlight, warm/hot water & strong detergent will all fade blacks- and other dark colors
just like all fabrics---not all blacks are created the same-
i have had good luck with Kona Black; Benartex has a nice stable true dark black- the thin- already kind of lighter color blacks found at places like Joanne's tend to fade the fastest...and you never know what color they will fade to- some turn brown, some a shade of gray...some more reddish- depends on the (formula) used to achieve the black in the first place
but sunlight, warm/hot water & strong detergent will all fade blacks- and other dark colors
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Michael Miller black is a wonderful, inky, jet black.
The down side - it shrank over two inches in width when I soaked it in hot water - but it's still a lovely, black black. Maybe a bit on the coarse side, but it feels nicer to me after it's been shrunk.
The down side - it shrank over two inches in width when I soaked it in hot water - but it's still a lovely, black black. Maybe a bit on the coarse side, but it feels nicer to me after it's been shrunk.
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Keepsake quilting carries one called Amish black, I have used it for years. I have never had a problem with it, I love the feel of it, washes beautifully. I use it in my quilting and also as linings for my crazy quilted vests
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