Tefillin straps with faded color
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Question
On the straps of his tefillin some of the black color has come off. At what point is one required to repaint them?
Answer
If, in general, the straps appear black, they are kosher. Gray is also considered as black, and white dots within the strap do not invalidate it.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, siman 33, and Biur Halacha there; the book Nachalat Eliyahu in the name of the Chazon Ish.
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