Hi-vis colors. Do they fade? Am I allowed to buy two of the same jerseys?

[IBrakeforPastry]

I bought my first hi-vis jersey this year after driving through my neighborhood, and realizing the dappled sunlight through the big shade trees made it difficult to see people on the side of the road. I found one online that fits well and I'm glad I bought it. Is there anything about the hi-vis colors/dyes that would make them fade faster than normal colors? Synthetics don't fade as much as cotton, anyway, but I'm wondering if I should buy a second one. End of season, it's on sale

[Eden]

I don't think I've ever seen a cycling jersey fade at all, no matter the color…

[OakLeaf]

Mine have faded a little over the years, but they're still plenty bright. Some brands fade more than others - look for yarn-dyed, not printed. I dry them outdoors, which means they'll fade more than if I'd dried them indoors - it's just too humid where I live to dry anything indoors when it's not forced-air heating season (plus the solar UV helps eliminate odors). They certainly haven't faded any faster than any other colors. Still so bright they hurt my eyes if I look at them in direct sunlight.

Anyway it's wearing, washing and drying that fades garments, not sitting in a dark drawer! No reason at all not to stock up.

[ny biker]

I don't think I've ever seen a cycling jersey fade at all, no matter the color…

Me neither.

You are always allowed to buy as many jerseys as you want, even if you already have the exact item. We won't stop you.

[cosc]

I have a LG orange fluorescent jersey that has faded badly. I try to air dry bike clothes, but when touring I put them in the dryer and think that could be the cause of fading.

[Aromig]

Anecdotal evidence at best - but I've seen a lot of skydiving parachutes. The oranges and hot pinks seem to fade the most quickly in the sun (they're not often, if ever, being washed). Yellows seem to do better. Maybe some high-viz colors just do better than others when exposed to long periods of sunlight.

[Helene2013]

We have a few (bright green lime or pink) and both so far remained very flashy. If you missed seeing us, you need to go have your eyes checked. hihi

[Trek420]

Our very own TE is having a huge sale. What's this about the warehouse moving? Susan? Jeff?

Aaaaaaaand there's a high vis section; http://www.teamestrogen.com/product/...Words=High+vis

[ny biker]

The moving sale has been going on for a while. I've been getting lots of emails about it. I've done my best to help empty the current warehouse.

[IBrakeforPastry]

Good job! The jersey that's been in my cart for a week is on sale today. Time to buy, I guess