SF - washing denim with woolite black?

**Mayday981** · September 15th, 2007, 10:38 AM

Hi everybody! I was wondering what exactly is the procedure to wash denim with woolite black in a bath tub? Would I just have a bath tub of cold water and pour some woolite black in it? Also how long would I wait for it to be done? Also do I starch afterwards?

**robbie** · September 15th, 2007, 03:48 PM

yeah, just add the soap to water of your preffered temperature.

**Brian SD** · September 15th, 2007, 04:39 PM

Just throw it in the washer with the woolite black. If you wash it in the bathtub, chances are your jeans are going to feel overly moist and smell like soap for a long while because they won't get the detergent rinsed out.

**TyCooN** · September 15th, 2007, 05:15 PM

Where should I buy woolite black from?

**NoVaguy** · September 15th, 2007, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TyCooN

Where should I buy woolite black from?

a drugstore or supermarket...

if not, here's one online - i think the actual name is woolite dark....

http://www.teebop.com/cgi-bin/item/R...gle&kw=RB77942

**amerikajinda** · September 15th, 2007, 05:54 PM

Yes, the politically correct term is WOOLITE® Dark Laundry Fabric Wash, commonly abbreviated as "WOOLITE® Dark" (and yes, WOOLITE® must be in all caps at all times.) You can find WOOLITE® Dark at your local Wal-Mart, Target, Albertson's, Kroger, Safeway, Costco, Sam's Club, CVS, etc. etc. etc.

To answer your third question, wait as long as possible, or six months (whichever comes second) before washing them for the first time.

To answer your forth question (inexpertly, I'm afraid, but just from personal experience) -- if your jeans are raw denim, and you wash them (I recommend using WOOLITE® Dark Laundry Fabric Wash) then you will NOT need to starch them afterwards, because they will be plenty stiff after they dry; furthermore, starching could lead to a breakdown of the fibers over time.

edit: Oops, I seem to have misread your third question. If you are washing raw denim, you should remove the jeans before the water turns inky blue (which would indicate the loss of the top layer of indigo dye).

**HighFidelity** · September 15th, 2007, 06:32 PM

I wash all of my raw jeans with Woolite black and they come out just fine. I found it at the local supermarket.

**zacharydschroeder** · September 15th, 2007, 06:52 PM

don't starch. if you do, don't over-starch. moderation is key.

**amerikajinda** · September 15th, 2007, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighFidelity

I wash all of my raw jeans with Woolite black and they come out just fine. I found it at the local supermarket.

WOOLITE® Dark!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by zacharydschroeder

don't starch. if you do, don't over-starch.

Make up your mind!!!

**Mayday981** · September 28th, 2007, 11:17 AM

edit: Oops, I seem to have misread your third question. If you are washing raw denim, you should remove the jeans before the water turns inky blue (which would indicate the loss of the top layer of indigo dye).[/quote]

How exactly do you know when the top layer of indigo dye is gone? Is it just when the water is all blue or is there a certain time period? Please advise!

Thanks,

frank

**amerikajinda** · September 28th, 2007, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mayday981

edit: Oops, I seem to have misread your third question. If you are washing raw denim, you should remove the jeans before the water turns inky blue (which would indicate the loss of the top layer of indigo dye).

How exactly do you know when the top layer of indigo dye is gone? Is it just when the water is all blue or is there a certain time period? Please advise!

Thanks,

frank[/quote]

Well I'm no expert, but what I've noticed from personal experience is that for the first few minutes, the water is clear, but then once it begins to turn blue, that's when I know I should stop washing... using cold water seems to buy me more time (i.e., the water doesn't turn blue as quickly) but I always feel worried when I start to see the water turning an inky blue because I don't want my jeans to lose too much color. I don't believe the entire top layer of indigo will ever be gone, and perhaps losing some of the top layer will better bring out the fades and wear that many find desirable. As for a time period, I'd say don't wash more than half an hour...

**TyCooN** · September 29th, 2007, 08:13 AM

I see the Woolite Dark at my local Target.

**cldpsu** · September 29th, 2007, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amerikajinda

Yes, the politically correct term is WOOLITE® Dark Laundry Fabric Wash, commonly abbreviated as "WOOLITE® Dark" (and yes, WOOLITE® must be in all caps at all times.) You can find WOOLITE® Dark at your local Wal-Mart, Target, Albertson's, Kroger, Safeway, Costco, Sam's Club, CVS, etc. etc. etc.

To answer your third question, wait as long as possible, or six months (whichever comes second) before washing them for the first time.

To answer your forth question (inexpertly, I'm afraid, but just from personal experience) -- if your jeans are raw denim, and you wash them (I recommend using WOOLITE® Dark Laundry Fabric Wash) then you will NOT need to starch them afterwards, because they will be plenty stiff after they dry; furthermore, starching could lead to a breakdown of the fibers over time.

edit: Oops, I seem to have misread your third question. If you are washing raw denim, you should remove the jeans before the water turns inky blue (which would indicate the loss of the top layer of indigo dye).

waa, perapera desu ne

**amerikajinda** · September 29th, 2007, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cldpsu

waa, perapera desu ne

perapera shyaberanai...

**ghulkhan** · September 29th, 2007, 03:11 PM

is this better for the jeans over bronners ?

or does this just keep them darker and bronners just keeps the fabric in better shape ?

September 15th, 2007, 10:38 AM	#1
Mayday981 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 120	washing denim with woolite black? Hi everybody! I was wondering what exactly is the procedure to wash denim with woolite black in a bath tub? Would I just have a bath tub of cold water and pour some woolite black in it? Also how long would I wait for it to be done? Also do I starch afterwards?

September 15th, 2007, 03:48 PM	#2
robbie Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 5,034	Re: washing denim with woolite black? yeah, just add the soap to water of your preffered temperature.
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September 15th, 2007, 04:39 PM	#3
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September 15th, 2007, 05:15 PM	#4
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September 15th, 2007, 06:32 PM	#7
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September 28th, 2007, 11:17 AM	#10
Mayday981 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 120	Re: washing denim with woolite black? edit: Oops, I seem to have misread your third question. If you are washing raw denim, you should remove the jeans before the water turns inky blue (which would indicate the loss of the top layer of indigo dye).[/quote] How exactly do you know when the top layer of indigo dye is gone? Is it just when the water is all blue or is there a certain time period? Please advise! Thanks, frank

September 29th, 2007, 08:13 AM	#12
TyCooN Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2o6 Posts: 2,730	Re: washing denim with woolite black? I see the Woolite Dark at my local Target.

September 29th, 2007, 03:11 PM	#15
ghulkhan Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: nyc Posts: 3,200	Re: washing denim with woolite black? is this better for the jeans over bronners ? or does this just keep them darker and bronners just keeps the fabric in better shape ?

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