Summer Quality&Nbsp; Newly Bought Summer Clothes Become "Camouflage Clothes" Once Washed

The continuous high temperature makes summer wear Sales are booming, but many citizens find that the newly bought summer clothes become "camouflage clothes" once washed. Experts said that when consumers buy summer clothes, they should pay attention to whether the color fastness index of the clothes is up to the standard. If necessary, they can ask the merchants for product inspection reports.

The T-shirt became a "camouflage dress" after being washed once

"The T-shirt I just bought turned into a 'camouflage dress' after washing it." Yesterday, Ms. Du, a citizen, said angrily. Last week, she bought a T-shirt in a clothing store near the Shanghai market. After wearing it dirty, she washed it in water. Unexpectedly, it faded seriously. It turned out to be green checkers, but now it has become irregular blue flowers and vivid "camouflage clothes".

"I took this dress and asked the merchant to return it the same day, but the merchant said that the color fading was caused by the long soaking time, and they were not responsible," said Ms. Du. Coincidentally, Mr. Gan bought a pair of shorts in a famous brand store in the downtown area. After only two weeks of wearing, the black shorts turned purple.

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The main cause of clothing fading is the substandard color fastness

　　 summer wear Why is it easy to fade? The reporter consulted Professor Zhang, majoring in chemistry at Henan University of Science and Technology. Professor Zhang said that the fading of clothes was mainly caused by substandard dyeing fastness.

The so-called color fastness refers to the degree of fading of dyed fabrics under the action of external factors such as extrusion, friction and washing during use or processing. It is an important indicator of fabrics. Professor Zhang said: "When products with poor color fastness are worn in the process of rain and sweat, the pigment on the fabric will fall off and fade. The molecules of dyes and heavy metal ions may be absorbed by the human body through the skin and endanger human health."

Consumers can ask for the color inspection report from the merchant

How can we avoid buying goods with low color fastness? The 12315 staff of the municipal industry and commerce department said that since the state has not issued "three guarantees" for clothing so far, the industry and commerce department can only coordinate and resolve complaints about the disconnection and discoloration of clothing purchased by consumers. However, the staff of the city 12315 suggested that consumers should try their best to buy clothes in large and reputable stores. After purchase, you can ask the merchant for the color fastness test report to check whether its indicators are qualified.

According to the city 12315 staff, the color fastness of clothes is divided into 1-5 grades, with grade 5 being the best and grade 1 being the worst. Different product items have different indicators. Grades 4~5 indicate that consumers are basically at ease. Grades 3~4 show obvious discoloration and staining.