What causes dye bleeding?
Dye bleeding occurs when a colored fiber loses dye while wet. At least two conditions cause dye bleeding; the first is defective dye or dyeing method. This condition is produced during manufacturing and produces defects not visible during purchase. The second condition is caused by use, including, sunlight, fumes, common chemicals, pet residues, etc. that all weaken dyes over time. Once the dyes are weakened, they may run or bleed during cleaning. To minimize this type of damage, a rug or carpet exhibiting signs of dye weakness will be pre-tested to indicate any potential problems. (ASCR, 1999).
