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Do all red clothes bleed in the wash water?

No. It is possible for manufacturers to use colorfast dyes. They tend to cost more. Colorfast dyes are more likely to be found in children's clothing than in adult clothing, because manufacturers assume children's clothing will be washed a lot.
Author: Jan Stone, Extension Specialist

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