Restoring faded black jeans

SandraScarlett

Hi, I have several pairs of black jeans, that are in great condition, but very faded. Does anyone know of any products that can restore the colour please?


And should you do this in a washing machine, or each item individually in a bucket?


Thank you.

kippers

I buy one of the dyes you can buy for approx £5 from wilkinsons and use that and it works a treat.i dye two pairs of jeans using one packet of dye. I also now use the dye that you dont need to add salt too as its easier.....basically you put it in your eashing machine drum and put your jeans on top and put it on a 60 degrees wash. You then wash it through again with washing degergent and you are left with jeans that look new.
I always put my washing machine on a boil wash empty afterwards with powder just to make sure its completely clean, but the instructions on the pack dont say to do this...its just me being careful.

Hope this helps: https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/dylon-wash-dye-velvet-black-350g/p/0228002

VfM4meplse

kippers wrote: »

I buy one of the dyes you can buy for approx £5 from wilkinsons and use that and it works a treat.i dye two pairs of jeans using one packet of dye. I also now use the dye that you dont need to add salt too as its easier.....basically you put it in your eashing machine drum and put your jeans on top and put it on a 60 degrees wash. You then wash it through again with washing degergent and you are left with jeans that look new.
I always put my washing machine on a boil wash empty afterwards with powder just to make sure its completely clean, but the instructions on the pack dont say to do this...its just me being careful.

Hope this helps: https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/dylon-wash-dye-velvet-black-350g/p/0228002

How long does it last for?

I buy cheaper jeans (usually TU) because of the fit and these tend to be dyed and fade quickly. When they no longer look "fresh" I tend to relegate them to the pile that gets worn around the house only, and then my walking pair (I walk 5 miles a day so they do get worn) before finally being for the garden. So for the £15 or less I spend, I do get a lot of use.

Siebrie

I redye my black clothes about once a year. I can redye a pair of jeans, some T-shirts, and underwear easily with just one packet of dye. I make sure the next load of laundry I run in the machine is a dark one.

Shropshirelass

I do this regularly too. Have used black and dark denim blue shades. Also dyed bed linen 'beige' when it got too sad looking, mostly successfully, though one sheet looks more 'burnt biscuit', but I would have recycled it anyway.

Would recommend machine dyeing rather than in a bucket.

kippers

Shropshirelass wrote: »

I do this regularly too.

Would recommend machine dyeing rather than in a bucket.

I always use the 'washing machine ' dyes too as its so much easier.

The dye lasts as long as the dye in a new pair of jeans does:j

MandM90

I Dylon mine too. I tend to buy a pair of fairly good quality jeans and they'll last 2-3 years with me wearing them at least twice a week. Ditto with DH. We then chuck them in with a Dylon about once a year and they come out like new.

PDC

The Dylon stuff does work but I find it just leaves things a flat colour which doesn't wear or fade - great if you want that, less so if you don't. Also it often doesn't dye the thread in the seams/stitching, as I presume this is a different material.

SandraScarlett

Thanks for all the posts and PMs too. Will get Dylon Velvet Black, and dye 2 pairs this weekend, and will take the advice of running through an empty cycle afterwards.


Will report back on the result!

Dark_Star

Do watch the weight of the clothing as more clothes = a lighter shade of black. The dye info will advise what weight to use per packet.


This also works well for re-dyeing black T shirts with a print on e.g. T shirts from a rock gig which do fade but can be brought back to life. The dye does not affect the "plasticky/rubberised" print as that remains bright. But do ensure it is that special sort of print that goes flaky & peels off when tumble dried.

maman

Won't help OP but I use a dark washing liquid which helps. Woolite, Surf or Waitrose own brand.

I have got a great pair of black jeans from Asda. They're called Stay Black but they've been discontinued:( Maybe if they read this they'll reintroduce them