Color fastness

Color fastness to crocking test is designed to evaluate the degree of color, which may be transferred from the surface of colored textile materials to other surfaces by a rubbing action such as upholstery, carpeting and other wearing apparel in...

Color fastness to hot pressing is a test method intended for determining the resistance of the color of textiles of all kinds and in all forms to color change, and color transfer when subjected to hot pressing. Tests are given...

Light fastness testing involves subjecting samples to intense artificial light to assess the impact on the material. Poor performance in light fastness testing indicates that a product is likely to fade when exposed to light. In the case of clothing...

This is a predictive test to assess the potential of white or pastel-coloured yarns, fabrics or garments to yellow. The test was developed by Courtaulds Research for investigating complaints arising from transit or storage yellowing. The risk of phenolic yellowing...

This test is designed to evaluate the colorfastness properties of textiles that are intended to be laundered frequently. The fabric color loss, bleeding, and surface changes resulting from the detergent and abrasion are simulated by a 45 minutes Gyrowash. Each...

Fastness to wash test is designed to evaluate the colorfastness properties of textiles that are intended to be laundered frequently. The fabric color loss, bleeding, and surface changes resulting from the detergent and abrasion are simulated by a 45 minutes...

Color fastness to Perspiration test is designed to evaluate the colorfastness property of textiles to the effect of perspiration. A Cpecimen of colored textile and multifiber test fabric are wet out in a simulated perspiration solution, subject to a fixed...