If I really have to use black ( not a fan) I use a ploy cotton blend, it holds color better than the best 100 percent cotton , Yup I know this is not a popular choice, but it is theonly way to get the longest life from a black fabric.
The pet hair is another issue... thats one of the reasons I do not use much black, everyone I know has a dog. So unless its going on the wall, I rarely use it for a bed quilt.

Maywood Studios Black Magic will NOT fade or bleed. As for cats, well, pet owners wear black clothes. And black and grey cats lie ton white/light quilts. What's the difference?

thanks for all the great responses. So it sounds like Kona and Maywood Studios may have the best quality black AND that I should not exclude the idea of a poly-cotton blend... mmm... thanks so much everyone.

I use black. I like black. I'm making a quilt for my husband that has a completely solid black background with applique on it. If it fades, it fades. Stuff fades, it won't stay perfect forever...but it will be well loved, even if the black isn't true black anymore.

I have used a solid black that Keepsake Quilting used to call Amish black. I don't know if they still carry it, but it was excellent and did not fade. Lately with so much black in muted patterns and batik, I haven't used a solid black. They still have it. Just search for Amish Black. It's $6 a yard.

I use Micheal Miller JET black and it has never faded, even in the sun...I tested a piece before I bought the whole bolt...the Kona faded and turned purple...

I love this product!

This is what I've been using with great results. It has a really deep rich velvet-y look.

there is supposed to be a NEW double dyed black, but I have not found it yet, not even at my distributors!

Phew! Good (or not) to hear about the Kona. I almost JUST purchased a solid Kona black jelly roll that was on sale. Decided against it at the last minute. Thanks for this intel.