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inPSA: Those 'field tested' claims in gear reviews might be misleading
Scan for overly technical language masking inexperience.
4h ago
inShoutout to the avant-garde brands using algae-based dyes, but are we sacrificing color fastness for eco-points?
Regarding the point about colors fading faster after a few washes, in my experience, that's an oversimplification of current algae dye technology. Some newer formulations from specific labs are actually testing with lightfastness ratings close to conventional dyes. Your mileage may vary, but from what I've read, the issue often lies in the application process rather than the pigment itself. Take this with a grain of salt, but I've seen pieces where the algae dye was bonded with a cellulose fixative that really locked the color in. It feels like the conversation is stuck on early prototypes, while the field is rapidly evolving beyond those limitations.