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FADE OUT

Fade-Out washing aims to give the pieces an aged appearance due to color degradation. It is  an external aging process, so on the inside the garment, the color is more intense, although  this difference diminishes near the edges.  

The process can be applied to previously dyed pieces, however, the result may vary in tone  after washing, for which we assume no responsibility. The aging process is a delicate process  and needs a careful study on the interaction between the dyeing, the finishing of the material  and the process of corrosion, since several factors contribute to significant changes in shade.  

Color fade is obtained from a chemical process with some characteristics, which are important  to highlight:  

  • It is not possible to carry out samples in the laboratory, since it is not possible to reproduce, under laboratory conditions, the production conditions.
      
  • For the same reasons as before, the result obtained in samples shows differences in relation to production. These differences are noticeable in terms of color (the color may have a different final shade), or in terms of uniformity.  

  • Long-sleeved items have a tendency to be accentuated with scratches, either on the opposite side of the seam, or random scratches along the sleeve. In the case of thin stitches, scratches may arise along the side seam. If there are pockets, they must be closed to avoid the  accumulation of products inside them, giving rise to defects.  

  • The process has variations in intensity between pieces within the same match, so it is not possible to obtain a rigor of color and intensity between pieces. Scratches or spots may appear in certain areas of the parts, and it is not possible to control the derivative of the process itself.  Therefore, it cannot be considered a defect. It is advisable to carry out previous samples in all  colors, materials and final models (namely printed and embroidered. The previous samples  must be carried out in a sufficient quantity that allows their simulation in production, creating  a shade band indispensable for production approval. Without the realization of the shade  band, it is tacitly implied that all variations (of intensity, tone, risks or others) in production will  be accepted.  

All kinds of applications on the garment outside our company, are not our responsibility. It is  not our responsibility for the print to get dirty or wear with this process. The defect percentage  is around 15%. The process shows results of solidity in wet states that can vary between 2-3  (for very dark colors) and 3-4. The light solidity will depend on the color intensity, however, the  process has a light solidity that varies between 2-3 and 3-4. It is recommended to use special  labels with the following indications:  

  • Wash at 30º C, separately  

  • Dry inside out 

Do not expose for a long time and directly to bright lights or sunlight. In terms of  measurements, during fade-out/garment dye process the knitted/woven fabrics constrict and  relax during the 4-5 following stages:  

– Pre-wash  

– Dyeing  

– Stabilization  

– Wash  

– Specific rock wash (fade-out only)  

We follow all Oeko-tex100 guidelines, and test previously all shrinking percentages of all  fabrics and colors to confirm any variations and if the result is positive, we adapt all patterns  with the respective percentages verified during the tests. However, a variation of up to 5% can  be confirmed in some fabrics even after adjustments between sample and final production.  Also, the same fabric fabric can verify different variations on different colors up to 5% as well in  the measurements.  

Reactive Garment Dye  

Garment dyeing answers fundamental questions for customer satisfaction and garment  attractiveness. The final desired aspect determines the process to be carried out, making it  possible to obtain pieces with a “clean” appearance and excellent touch or pieces with vintage  aspects, or even color combinations within the same piece (which in roll dyeing is only possible  using print). In order to obtain good quality final products, we recommend a set of good  practices that are particularly important in dyeing the garment:  

  1. GOOD PRACTICES  

The material must be previously prepared in order to obtain good hydrophilicity, dimensional  stability and good sewing ability. It is proven that substrates with different degrees of  preparation (alkaline boiling, medium white, mercerization) and / or different batches with the  same degree of preparation, do not have the same tinting capabilities.  

➢ All components of the part must come from the same source – that is, all components of a  part must belong to the same roll.  

➢ All materials used to complete weight must have the same composition and type of prior  preparation. In addition to these circumstances, the following considerations should also be  taken into account when dyeing parts: All the materials (tapes, fabric applications, seams, ribs)  included in the piece must be prepared together, or in case of impossibility, all components of  the same dyeing game must have undergone the same preparation operation ( alkaline boil,  medium white, mercerization). 

  1. LAB-DIPS  

The opening of color in the laboratory must always be carried out on the material to be used  in production, that is, with the same texture and the same degree of preparation. The opening  of colors must always take into account: Customer specifications Process to be carried out  (especially in the case of corrosion and / or fade-out processes) Specific indication of the  degree of preparation of the material to be used. This data must be provided at the time of the  color opening to avoid unexpected results and potential waste of time. Whenever there is  more than one material / composition in a piece, the color will be opened for the material in  predominance, however, it is advisable that all materials are present at the time of opening  colors so that the final result can be evaluated.  

  1. SAMPLES  

Preliminary samples should be performed on all models. The tests for the evaluation of  dimensional stability and the evaluation of the behavior of components from different sources  must be carried out under production conditions, even if it is not possible to perform them in  the desired colors. There are special processes for which it is essential to carry out a shade band in order to assess possible variations in results.  

  1. PRODUCTION  

In order to avoid wasting time and misinterpreting the order, it is very important that the  production comes with the lab-dip code and the seal. Samples performed and approved or  shade-bands must always accompany the production.  

Color differences between samples and production can range from 5 to 10%. This is due to the  fact that they are made pieces, and therefore they cannot be too long in the dyeing process,  running the risk of the piece being degraded. All relevant recommendations should be  included in the piece (such as, approximating the color for the approved labdip, pilling, etc.)  

All metallic accessories should be avoided. In the event that it is absolutely impossible (case of  zippers) they must be prepared to withstand the required dyeing and drying conditions. In the  case of mesh pieces with metal fasteners, we recommend protecting the cursors to prevent  them from being damaged. 

All kinds of applications in the piece outside our company are not our responsibility. Prints  should be avoided before dyeing. However, there are some types of prints that support the  dyeing conditions so we advise you to discuss in advance the most suitable technique. In the  event that the print was made on a panel before dyeing, we recommend that all components  of the piece be subjected to the same conditions of thermosetting, thus avoiding differences in  tone between the printed panel and the rest of the piece. It is not our responsibility to have  the print soiled or worn with the dyeing process. 

The models must be studied in order to avoid loose ends:  

Long sleeves should be sewn along the seams  

Ribbons and belts must come in mesh bags (preferably in PES) Jackets and shirts must come  closed  

Flaps and pockets must be closed  

Preferably the pieces should be dyed inside out, except for the specifics of the model or  process.  

The process has values for solidity to washing, water, friction and sweat that vary between 3  (for intense and dark) and 4 for medium and light colors. With regard to colors that contain  special dyes in their composition, the value ranges tend to drop by one point. The light solidity  test, according to our dye suppliers, assumes a value of 4, however this value is not controlled  by our company. The test must be carried out by the customer.  

The percentage of defects is 15%. 
 

All measurements alterations are the same as indicated for fade-out process stated above.

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