What is happening?
All my hoodies, and jackets to be broad, are getting this red shade. What is this, can I cure it, and how do I prevent it?
I don’t use any skin or hair products, and it isn’t something from my skin I presume.
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Do you have a job that deals with chemicals? Does your laundry detergent have some bleach in it?
Is your clothing rack near a bright window?
No job with chemicals.
Maybe detergent has bleach, but I chuck my hoodies along with all my other clothes, and none of them turn any colors.
I use a dryer, not a clothing rack
are they permanent or can you wash it off
It doesn’t wash off. I tried washing it, using a lint roller, but nothing works.
and its only the hoodies and jackets that get these spots
not pants?
It happened to a pair of really cheap cargos that I had for over a year, but no other pants
These hoodies get these colors within 1-3 months
this is 100% bleach
when black things touch bleach they turn red
Im so confused, I believe you but where does this come from? I just use detergent and a fabric softener. If it was bleach my other clothes would also go red.
The sun can bleach things. Do you spent a lot of time in bright sunlight? Dry your clothes in direct sunlight?
Maybe check your detergent for bleach?
Possibly other harsh chemicals? I’m not an expert for sure, I think it’s unlikely is a sun stain unless you’re drying your clothes in the sun- maybe these fabrics or materials are more sensitive to the detergent you use compared to other clothes?
From what I can see no bleach
I don’t spend much in the sunlight, maybe 2 hours or so in typical california weather. I also have an inside dryer
could be high temperature or ph? fabrics can be finicky, if it’s only that brand and not bleach
i would try washing them alone in tap cold or cold water
I agree with it looks like they're getting bleached somehow
I would try to think hard about how any bleach could be getting introduced to the fabric
You might be able to darken them back up with some rit dye
Where do you store your clothes when not wearing them?