How Does Color of Clothing and Water Temperature Affect White Clothes Differently?

I was trying to figure out if red was the only color that change the color of a white tee. I also wanted to find out which temperature effects it the most as well

Procedure:

• 1. Collect white t shirts, and 3 different color socks, red, blue, black

  2. Set the dryer hot or cold, to see which the color changes most

  3. Do the same thing, but with the opposite temperature

  4. In the wash, put a white t shirt in with a colored article of clothing

  5. See the results and grade on numbered scale

  6. Repeat 2 times to find an accurate answer

Hypothesis:

My hypothesis for my experiment was, red and hot water would effect a tee shirt the most, because red was the brightest color and hot water can make colors run.

Numeric Scale:

How to Grade the Tees:

Data Table:

Abstract:

In my experiment I wanted to find out, which temperature and color of the clothing would effect a white tee in the wash most effectively. I chose this experiment because one day, I accidentally washed a tee shirt on warm instead of cold. I also have seen my tee shirts become red, but I wondered if other colors would effect a tee also. My hypothesis for my experiment was, red and hot water would effect a tee shirt the most, because red was the brightest color and hot water can make colors run.

For my experiment I had to gather six white tee shirts, two red, blue and black socks. For the testing I put a colored sock wrapped inside a white tee shirt. I would washed on cold, then next test wash on hot. I made a coloring scale from one to five, one being the best. After the wash I took out, graded on the scale and did the same with another color. I repeated the actions three times in all. After the testing I found an average between hot and cold.

My results for my experiment were quite interesting. On my scale red washed in warm scored a three, where red washed in cold scored a two. On black the most coloring on it was specks of fuzz and really no coloring on either test. Both scored a five. For the blue testing, both scored a five like black, I kind of figured after seeing the previous.

After the results I realized my hypothesis was half correct and half incorrect. I was right saying red was going to affect the tee shirt the most, but the temperature didn’t matter, unlike my hypothesis where I said hot would work better. I come to the conclusion of, red which worked the best and the water temperature didn’t matter at all. To have made it better, I should have washed both hot and cold twice, but at the end I think the experiment was both accurate and successful.

Conclusion:

After the results, I came to the conclusion of my hypothesis being half correct and half incorrect. Although, the red sock did affect the the tee the most, the water temperature didn’t really matter. My project was successful, from the clear winners and losers. I had to keep some variables the same. I had to use the same method of washing, which was wrapping the sock in the shirt. Even though my project was a success, there were some flaws. I could have tested each temperature twice, this would have made my results even more accurate. In conclusion I feel that my project was well done.