| If you are practicing to become the next Tiger Woods, you may notice unusual discoloration on your golf shirts. Most often, this damage will appear as general fading and/or speckled spots on the chest, upper body and shoulder areas.
This discoloration is commonly referred to as 'sun fading' or 'light fading'. It results from repeated exposure to bright sunlight. Moisture from perspiration accelerates the discoloration and contributes to the speckled appearance.
If you look at the underside of the collar or even the reverse side of the fabric, the original color is still there. Also, golf shirts are usually tucked in to the waist of pants and the lower areas will appear much darker when compared to the faded body of the shirt.
This fading is not limited to shirts and may develop on pants, shorts and even on hats. Don't play golf or other outdoor sports? Your clothes can still be discolored by light fading. To minimize this damage:
• Don't leave your clothes hanging in the back window if you pick them up from ZIPS before you go to work in the morning. • If you plan on being in the sun all day, such as at a theme park or working in your garden, wear lighter colors. They reflect the sun so you stay cooler plus the dyes will not fade as readily as darker colors such as red, black and blue. • Be careful when selecting bright colored silk garments for outdoor events such as a summer wedding or party. The dyes in silk fabric fade more readily than the same color dye on a cotton shirt.
If you notice this type of discoloration on relatively new items, you should return them to the place of purchase. It is expected for your garments to be exposed to moderate light and the dyes should be durable to this normal condition of use.
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