Fading Issues

PocketFullOfPosies7

PocketFullOfPosies7

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Jan 25, 2012
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#1
Hey all, I searched in the maintenance thread, so please feel free to move this as needed mods.

I'm looking to buy a mini city in the next few weeks in different brighter colors. I know there have been issues with the fading in years past, but how have they been holding up now these days? I have an Anthracite city from 2012 that hasn't faded.

I'm scared to buy a red bag for fear of fading! Have they fixed this officially?
 
#2
In the past, the fading issues were always more apparent with the Blue and Purple colors. That being said, the treatment of the leather now is such that there is a fairly heavy coat (which makes them look 'shiny') that is supposed to protect the leather from fading.

However, I see you live in California (as I do), and we both know that the sun is pretty strong out here. I have quite a few Red bags (it's my favorite color) and use them pretty frequently. I always make sure to place my bag on the passenger side floor (not on the seat) to minimize exposure to the sun. If outside, I will usually place the bag on my feet .. underneath the table, so that it doesn't get direct exposure to the sun.

No bag, even other brands have 100% guarantee for not fading, so I just take the matter into my own hands by limiting the amount of time that the bag gets full sun exposure.

 
#4
CeeJay said:
In the past, the fading issues were always more apparent with the Blue and Purple colors. That being said, the treatment of the leather now is such that there is a fairly heavy coat (which makes them look 'shiny') that is supposed to protect the leather from fading.

However, I see you live in California (as I do), and we both know that the sun is pretty strong out here. I have quite a few Red bags (it's my favorite color) and use them pretty frequently. I always make sure to place my bag on the passenger side floor (not on the seat) to minimize exposure to the sun. If outside, I will usually place the bag on my feet .. underneath the table, so that it doesn't get direct exposure to the sun.

No bag, even other brands have 100% guarantee for not fading, so I just take the matter into my own hands by limiting the amount of time that the bag gets full sun exposure.

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Thank you so much, I was just hoping to hear that it wasn't quite as big of an issue as the 2000's when I first started looking into the brand. It's refreshing to hear you have Red's that haven't had any significant issues.
 
#6
From my understanding, reds and most greens have been fine with little to no signs of fading. It's the blues and purples that have the most fading problems. I have a purple Work from 2007 (a year notorious for fading if I recall correctly) that has inconsistent fading (more so on the front than the back) but I actually like it. However I can totally understand why others would find the fading to be a problem, we spend so much on these bags and they should retain their beautiful colors!
 
#7
junebug said:
From my understanding, reds and most greens have been fine with little to no signs of fading. It's the blues and purples that have the most fading problems. I have a purple Work from 2007 (a year notorious for fading if I recall correctly) that has inconsistent fading (more so on the front than the back) but I actually like it. However I can totally understand why others would find the fading to be a problem, we spend so much on these bags and they should retain their beautiful colors!
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I love that you have so much knowledge on the years of the fading. I appreciate it!
 
#8
My blue parson city purchased in 2014 has held up well with with use. But i rotate my bags regularly and keep them stored in a humidity controlled environment when they're not in use. I don't see significant fading at this time. :smile:
 
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