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Sun Bleached T-shirts

robbie

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I work for the Devil (abercrombie and fitch), and recently they've offered sun bleached shirts. I have a few and like the look, but want the color to be uniform and not just on the shoulders as if the bleaching occured simply from sweat. Are there any ways to make the faded color become uniform or atleast make the stark contrast between the top and bottom of the shirt less noticable?
 

robbie

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bump, this forum is horribly slow
 

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Maybe, but maybe you want to reconsider insulting a forum you are a new member of. Especially since you are discussing wearing clothes from, by your own admission, the "Devil". It could just be that your question is a little asinine. On a more helpful note the only things I can think of that lighten shirts are bleach, washing, friction and light. I can't see any of those doing what you want them to. Unfortunately you may have to live with the shirts as they are.

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bleach?
leave it out in the sun?
drag behind vehicle?
reign in blood?
ride the lightning?
number of the beast?
 

robbie

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I apologize, i didn't consider my statement an insult.
 

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What I've read is to soak the tees in salt water, then allow them to dry in the sun. Haven't tried this myself.
 

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Originally Posted by Ivan Kipling
What I've read is to soak the tees in salt water, then allow them to dry in the sun. Haven't tried this myself.
I second this.
 

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There's no way a natural process is going to bleach evenly. I'm pretty sure that's the whole point.
 

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I think this is it:
15607_05_p.jpg
It's a shame because I'd be all over it if it didn't have the ABERCROMBIE NY on it
 

robbie

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Originally Posted by knucks
I think this is it:

15607_05_p.jpg


It's a shame because I'd be all over it if it didn't have the ABERCROMBIE NY on it


exactly, i like the look but don't feel like being an advertisement when i am off the clock.
 

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