Why does tie-dye fade out on cotton fabrics after many washes?

Subject: Why does tie-dye fade out on cotton fabrics after many washes?

Date: Fri May 20 07:40:52 2005
Posted by Alexandra
Grade level: 10-12 School: Center Line High School
City: Warren State/Province: MI Country: U.S.
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 1116592852.Ch

Message:


I would like to know the answer because i'm dying cotton shirts for my class 
and i don't understand why it doesn't work.

Re: Why does tie-dye fade out on cotton fabrics after many washes?

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