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Want to know more about why white pants turn gray?
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- 19 Sept, 2017
CAUSES OF DISCOLORATION OF WHITE PANTS?
The discoloration is usually attributed to one of two problems. Most whites are treated with fluorescent whiteners or optical brighteners during manufacturing to achieve a desired shade of white. Brighteners decompose with age, exposure to light, or, in some cases, the heat of cleaning. Washing the item in bleach will also destroy the brighteners. Decomposition causes the white fabric to ...appear dull and dingy, or have a slightly yellow or green color.
Graying of fabric in laundering can occur for several reasons. Overloading the washer or low water or detergent levels contributes to this problem since soils are not flushed out in rinsing but redeposit on the items in the load. It may be possible to remove impurities from laundered items by rewashing in a load with adequate water and detergent levels.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?
The change in whiteness caused by decomposition of fluorescent brighteners is permanent and may be considered a manufacturer defect if the item is relatively new and has been cleaned according to recommended care instructions. If you have questions about any garment bring it up to Atlas Dry Cleaners and we will give you our professional opinion.