One common laundry mistake is washing bright and light-colored pieces together, which can result in unwanted dye stains on ...

Between sweat, makeup, self-tanner and sunscreen, my white T-shirts tend to only last a few seasons of wear before I have to replace them. No mixture of baking soda and vinegar or magic whitening ...

Color transfer onto your white clothes happens through a process known as "color bleeding." Basically, color bleeding is when the dye of clothes seeps into the water during a wash cycles and ...

Many are hopeful an emerging group of eco-conscious designers can help end the sector’s obsession with cheap, disposable ...

In fact, the process can damage some fabrics and remove dye—plus, it’s a huge waste of time. The best thing to do is avoid debris buildup on your clothes in the first place to keep your ...

Turning up the heat on the dryer will make your clothes dry faster, sure. But the more heat you use, the faster your clothes will shrink and wear out. And higher heat uses more electricity. If you ...

Before you start dyeing your favourite dress, you’ll need to check its fabric. Clothes made of natural fibres, such as cotton, are the easiest to dye, while certain dyes will only work with specific ...

Denise Lambert has spent decades rediscovering woad — and coping with blue hands. By Felicia Craddock Reporting from Roumens, France On an overcast day late last year, Denise Lambert retrieved a ...