How do you keep t-shirts from fading in the wash

How do you keep black cotton T Shirts from fading in the wash.??

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Add about a 1/2 cup of salt in the water, this will help set dye on cotton.

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How do you keep black cotton T Shirts from fading in the wash.?

Q: How do you keep black cotton t shirts from fading in the wash?my friend is very compulsive about his black t shirts staying black, he wont even wear them after one washing because he says they are faded. how do I stop them from fading.

A: Add about a 1/2 cup of salt in the water, this will help set dye on cotton.

How do I keep the prints on my t-shirts from fading?

Q: I buy TapOut shirts with screen prints on them and stuff and I’m trying to figure out how I can wash them without the designs fading. I’ve tried washing them inside out in cold water and such. What am I doing wrong? Is it hopeless and this just pretty much always happens?

A: You’re on the way…Cold waterinside-outWoolite or other color specialist detergenthang dry.Dryers mess up the coloring on print.

how do you keep permanent marker from fading on t-shirts?

Q: i have a really nice t-shirt that all my friends have signed with sharpies, and i don’t want to wear it because i don’t want to get it dirty. If it gets dirty i will have to wash it and i am worried that the colors will fade. i’ve heard about putting a cup of vinegar in the washer, but i can’t waste water… i need to wash it in the sink or something…. any help?

A: Just outline everyones names again in marker