The ability of thread to retain its color during normal wear, laundering and exposure to sunlight. A dye may be colorfast when exposed to one agent, but less so when exposed to another. Polyester and nylon threads generally exhibit the best colorfastness; vat-dyed cotton threads have reasonable colorfastness. Thread used for contrast stitching should possess an "AA" colorfastness rating.
The ability of a carpet or fiber to retain color when exposed to (1) ultraviolet light, (2) crocking (wet or dry), or (3) atmospheric conditions (according to manufacturers' and government test standards).
The ability of a pressure sensitive label to retain its true color under normal conditions and/or to resist change in color when exposed to light, heat, or other influences.
The ability of the thread to retain its color during normal use, laundering, and /or when exposed to sunlight. Polyester threads exhibit the best colorfastness for most apparel applications. Colorfastness variables include wash fastness, crock fastness, sublimation, cold water migration and light fastness. Some thread types are relatively fast to some variables and only moderately fast to others. We recommend doing pre-production testing prior to going into production to assure quality results.
A fabric's ability to withstand environmental exposure, dry cleaning and laundering without fading or bleeding. Colorfastness depends on the types of fiber, dye and treatment used to set the color.
The ability of a fabric to withstand exposure to sunlight, dry cleaning and laundering without fading or running. The types of fiber, dye and treatment used for setting the color determine how colorfast a fabric will be.
The ability of a material to withstand color change on exposure to light (i.e. light resistance).
Resistance to fading, i.e., the ability of a dye to retain its color when the dyed, or printed textile material is exposed to conditions or agents such as light, perspiration, atmospheric gases or washing that can remove of destroy color.
Having color that won't run when wet, and won't fade in bright light.
A term used to describe a dyed fabric's ability to resist fading due to washing, exposure to sunlight, and other environmental conditions.
A term used to describe a fabric's color retention when exposed to light, chemicals, cleaning fluids or abrasion.
A fiber, yarn, or fabric property referring to its ability to maintain its color and not fade, run or crock.
The property of paper in which colour will not run when wet and will not fade in bright light.
The property of paper in which color won't run when wet and won't fade in bright light.