Black sweatshirts that don't fade after just a few washes?

[hidehi]

Hi all
Got a problem at the mo as I'm having to replace a sweatshirt order that I did back in June due to the customer being unhappy with the amount of fading.:frown: Obviously I don't want to use the same brand again, so I am looking for recommendations for black sweatshirts that hold their colour well. I've read that the more polyester in the mix, the better colour-retention, is this correct? I hope it doesn't sound cheeky, but can anyone recommend a brand (along with specific item code please) that you have had good success with that you wouldn't mind sharing? I'd really appreciate the help! Feel free to message me privately if you'd rather do so.

Thanks so much!

[mrs maggot]

it would help if you told us what brand it was, its been a long time since ive used AWDI hoodies because of the black not staying black, although i have been assured that this has been rectified, i find the colour of gildan better than fotl for colour retention, but it also depends on the poeder your customer is using, some of them are not designed for dark colours, and have bleach in them which will not be helping

[bigj2552]

we would be really interested to hear what brand also.
i have ordered 6 samples of hoodies from Gildan and FOTL on Friday there to check the quality for printing and wash n wear.
Should arrive this afternoon