How to Darken a T-shirt with a bit of coffee
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You have a closet full of dull grey shirts and pants because almost all black clothing fades after repeated washing and drying.Try out one of the techniques for restoring the color of your garments at home instead of buying new clothing to replace faded items.
If you want to lighten faded black clothes, put them in the washer on a normal cycle.Then brew 2 cups of very strong black coffee or tea.The coffee or tea should be added when the wash cycle starts.If you put the clothes in the dryer, they will fade.It is possible to use fabric dye to lighten dark colors.Cotton and silk are the best natural fibers to use.You can learn more about using a dye bath to lighten your faded black clothes.Did the summary help you?