How to Bleach Denim at Home
Denims are unique. The look they give is great, no matter whether the fabric is brand new or an old one. They are a must-have in your wardrobe. Various types of outfits like shirts, dresses, skirts, shorts, jackets, bags, handbags, capri pants, cutoffs, shoes, hats, caps, socks, daisy dukes are all available in denims. Denims are known for their durability and extreme comfort. This is not all, denims come in various other colors along with the blue ones.
Denim fabric dyeing is of two types, viz. indigo dyeing and sulfur dyeing. While indigo dyeing is done for the traditional blue colors or shades similar to it, sulfur dyeing is done for other colors like black, green, gray, pink, rust, red and mustard. These are also known as color denims. A faded fabric is a piece disliked and ignored by everyone. But, if the faded fabric is denim, it becomes a style statement and a trendy wear. Faded denim has different charm that not even a dark or a new denim has. Bleaching denim is very popular because it gives an entirely new look and uniqueness to the clothing. The results are different each time you experiment on a new outfit. So, getting eager to learn how to bleach denim at home? Let us find out.
Materials You will Need
- Denim outfit
- Bleach
- Bucket
- Rubber Gloves
- Newspaper or Plastic
- Sponge
Step 1: Fill 3/4th of a large bucket with warm water. Add one to two medium bowls of bleach to the water. Stir the water thoroughly.
Step 2: Though 2 bowls of bleach is sufficient, you can vary the amount of bleach to be added depending upon how much white you want the outfit to be. But, make sure you don't exceed the quantity.
Step 3: Once the solution is ready, wear the rubber gloves. Doing this will prevent your hands from burning due to the bleach.
Step 4: Now, dip the denim in the bucket. Remember to open the folds before dipping and further spread it in the bucket properly. For this, it is best to use the biggest bucket available. Make sure that your jeans is completely soaked in the water and no part is left above water.
Step 5: Keep the denim soaked in this bleach solution for about 10 minutes. Also, you can increase or decrease the soaking time according to the desired whiteness.
Step 6: Keep moving the soaked denim continuously to avoid a single area getting over bleached.
Step 7: Once the needed time is over, remove the denim from the bucket. See if any area is left unbleached. If yes, you can keep it as it is and have a nice pattern. Or follow Step 8.
Step 8: Using a sponge, dab the bleach solution wherever you want to.
Step 9: If a larger area is left unbleached, you can reposition the denim and soak for some more time.
Step 10: When the bleaching process is over, remove the fabric and hang it for drying. Place a paper or plastic on the floor area below it to avoid any floor damage.
After learning this easy process, you would be too excited to try it. So, bleach denim and get ready to turn all eyes towards you!
