If a rug has colorfast dyes, the colors are stable and will not run when washed.
A term used to describe a fabrics with sufficient color retention so that no noticeable change in shade takes place during the normal life of the garment.
A term which implies that the color in a fabric will not be removed in the recommended procedure and will not wash out or fade upon exposure to sunlight or other atmospheric elements.
having color that is resistant to fading or running
Describes a dye that is stable to both light and washing.
The ability of an ink to retain its color on a printed garment through laundering, exposure to light and normal storage.
A pigment or dye that is resistant to environmental exposure, such as light, acid, heat and other atmospheric conditions.
This is a term used to describe fabric that maintain colors without noticeable fading during normal life of the garment. Resistance to fading, i.e., the property of a dye to retain its color when the dyed textile material is exposed to conditions or agents such as light, perspiration, atmospheric gases, or washing that can remove or destroy the color. Each dye lot at Outer Banks is tested to ensure that our dyes do not bleed. Rigorous tests are done including: simulation of perspiration; warm/cold water tests; and dry crocking which reveals how our dyes perform when rubbed against other fabrics. Outer Banks' requirements far exceed the industry standard.
Fabric with dye retention such that no significant change in shade takes place during the normal life of the sock.
Describes a dyed fabric's ability to resist fading from washing, exposure to sunlight, and other environmental conditions.
The ability to maintain color and not fade excessively under normal conditions.
A term used to describe fabrics of sufficient color retention so that no noticeable changes in shed takes place during the “normal” life of the garment.
Non-fading in prolonged exposure to light.
A term used to describe whether the colors bleed or not in washing. ;
A dyed fabric’s ability to resist fading due to washing, exposure to sunlight, and other environmental conditions.