7 Tips That Will Prevent Your Ankara From Fading Quickly

Ankara comes in many lovely and vibrant colours

Ankara is an amazing fabric, however, it requires a lot of care and attention so that the beautiful colours don’t fade. Here’s how you can prevent your ankara from fading too quickly.

1. Don’t wash with hot water

You might think washing your clothes with hot water will kill all the germs and make it cleaner, however, this is not the case. Hot water destroys the dyes in ankara fabric and gives it a faded look.

2. When washing with a washing machine, turn inside out

It’s not really advisable to use a washing machine to wash your ankara fabrics, but if you do, make sure you turn inside out.

3. Don’t wash with detergent

Detergents contain very harsh chemicals that cause ankara to fade. Make use of mild soap instead

 

4. Don’t wash frequently 

You shouldn’t wash your ankara every single time you wear it. This is because, exposing the dye in the fabric to soap frequently, will cause it to fade. You should air dry instead of washing on days you don’t sweat a lot.

5. Wash with salt

When you’re washing your ankara fabric, add a tablespoon of salt. The chloride content of the salt will help seal the colour in.

6. Use Vinegar for tough stains

If there’s a particularly tough stain that you’re trying to get rid of, just use Vinegar. Works like magic!

7. Don’t leave in sun for too long!

Exposure ankara to extreme temperatures reduces its quality and durability. In order to make your ankara clothes last long, ensure that you don’t leave it in the sun for too long. If possible, spread it under a shade