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5 Laundry Habits That Keep Printed Clothing From Fading

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Printed clothing keeps its look longer with gentle washing. Printed clothing lasts longest when you wash it inside out in cool water, use a gentle detergent, and avoid high heat in the dryer. Those three habits do most of the work. This post is for anyone who has noticed a favorite print looking dull after a few washes and wants a simple routine to slow that down. 1. Turn it inside out Washing inside out protects the printed surface from rubbing against other fabric and the drum. It takes two seconds per item and it is the easiest habit to build. 2. Use cool water Hot water is harder on color. Cool or lukewarm water is gentler, and for most printed pieces it still cleans well. Always check the care label on the item first, because instructions can differ by fabric. 3. Pick a gentle detergent Strong detergents and bleach can wear down color faster. A mild liquid detergent is a safer default, and bleach is best avoided on any printed piece. 4. Go easy on the dryer High heat is one of the...
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How to Wear a Chevron Print Without Looking Busy

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A chevron print tee styled with plain cream pants. The easiest way to wear a chevron print is to let it be the only pattern in the outfit and keep everything else solid. Chevron is a bold zigzag, so it needs quiet pieces around it. This post is for anyone who likes the look of chevron leggings, tees or hoodies but is not sure how to style them. What a chevron print actually is Chevron is a pattern of repeated V shapes that form a zigzag stripe. It is often confused with a simple zigzag, but a true chevron has stripes that meet at a point in the middle. For a longer look at the design and its history, see the Honeh chevron pattern guide . Start with one chevron piece Choose one item with the print, such as leggings, and keep the top plain. A solid tee or sweater in one of the colors from the print ties the outfit together without competing with it. The trade-off is that a single bold piece draws attention. If you prefer a calmer look, pick a chevron in tone-on-tone colors, like two shad...
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Printed Tie-Dye vs Hand-Dyed: What Is the Difference?

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Printed tie-dye designs in rainbow and pastel colors. Printed tie-dye is a pattern that is printed onto fabric, while hand-dyed tie-dye is made by twisting, binding and soaking the fabric in dye. The two can look alike from a distance, but they behave differently once you wear and wash them. This post is for anyone who loves the swirl look and wants to know which version fits their closet, their budget and their laundry routine. How hand-dyed tie-dye is made Hand dyeing starts with plain fabric. The maker folds, twists or ties it, applies dye to the sections, and lets the dye set. Every piece turns out different, because the dye spreads a little differently each time. That one-of-a-kind look is the whole appeal. The trade-off is repeatability. If you love one shirt, you cannot order the exact same one again. Dye can also bleed in the first washes, so many makers recommend washing hand-dyed pieces separately. How printed tie-dye is made A printed tie-dye design is a digital pattern. It ...
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