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Bleeding

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Definition: Bleeding occurs when fabrics lose their dyes when they are wet. It is most commonly seen when washing vividly colored fabrics, particularly reds and purples. Bleeding is a problem if the dyes stain other fabrics.

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Also Known As: bleed
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