Chanel Bag: Denim Dye Transfer Removed Without Recoloring

Background

The customer carried her Chanel bag out and didn't notice that dye from her jeans had rubbed off onto it. Without recoloring the bag, we carefully removed the dye transfer.

A Chanel Bag Turned Blue by Jeans

When jeans rub dye onto a bag, many shops in the industry handle it by recoloring the leather. But if the customer hasn't already tried to treat it themselves, it can often be fixed directly to some extent. To check whether a bag has been recolored, zoom in on the stitching with your phone camera: if the stitching has color on it, there's a better than 70% chance the bag was recolored.

FAQ

Q: How can I keep my bag from picking up dye?

Many shops now offer protective coatings, and coating techniques and products keep getting better. If it's a bag you carry yourself, you can ask EN Laundry about our coating service. It helps reduce yellowing from oxidation and keeps dirt from building up as much.

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