The difference between home textile fabric fade and fade
July 19 08:48:01, 2025
When purchasing home textile products, especially cotton-based ones, one of the biggest concerns is color fading. Vibrant and attractive bedding can lose its charm if it fades quickly, which is why many consumers opt for branded home textiles. Violet Home Textiles stands out not only for its eye-catching designs but also for helping you understand the difference between color fading and color bleeding—two issues that are often confused.
Good quality home textile fabrics may show some color loss during the first wash, but this doesn’t affect the softness or brightness of the fabric. After multiple washes, the colors remain vibrant and fresh. However, some brands might appear to not fade at first, but over time, the colors may become dull due to poor dye quality. Prolonged exposure to air can cause oxidation, making the fabric lose its original luster. It’s hard to know what to ask, and even harder to get the right answer. The truth is, only after using the product will you truly be able to tell the difference.
Color fading occurs when dyes aren't fully fixed during the printing process, leading to loose color particles. In reality, no cotton product is completely free of color, so if someone claims their product "doesn’t fade," they’re likely referring to synthetic materials. Since all fabrics tend to fade to some extent, the key is to distinguish between good and bad quality.
Fading refers to the color that comes off the fabric during washing. At this point, it's important to differentiate between color bleeding and color fading. Color fastness is a crucial indicator of quality. I once met a customer who took her quilt cover and sheets on a business trip, washed them in a machine for a week, and came back. When she washed them, she found no fading at all. But because her bed was lighter in color, the effect was more noticeable. For dark or black items, there may still be slight discoloration. To avoid this, don’t soak white fabrics together for too long—30 minutes is usually enough. Then comes the most important part: after washing, some low-quality home textiles may show that the once-bright patterns have turned dull or even faded completely. This is the real issue people care about when it comes to fading.