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Ask Alex: Avoiding Fabrics That Fade

Simply Quilts : Episode QLT-1037 -- More Projects »
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Quilt expert Alex Anderson answers viewer Nancy Ota's question in relation to preventing fabrics from fading.

What can we do to avoid fabrics that fade?
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Pigment dying and wet printing are the two primary techniques for quilt fabric coloring.

- Pigment dyed fabric typically includes a manufacturers guarantee to resist up to 40 hours of direct sunlight.

- Wet printed fabric typically includes a manufacturers guarantee to resist up to 20 hours of direct sunlight.

- If you are making an heirloom quilt, contact the manufacturer* to ascertain how the fabric was printed.

- If you have a fabric that seems to be fading irregularly, be sure to contact the manufacturer*.

- In all cases, avoid exposing the fabric to direct sunlight whenever possible.

* Reputable major manufacturers welcome customer comments and are prepared to provide reliable information.

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