How do you perform colour fastness testing?
Colour fastness tests normally involve subjecting the sample material to controlled conditions such as heat or light and assessing the level of colour change or dye change that has occurred.
There are 3 main types of test:
- light fastness testing
- rub fastness testing
- wash fastness testing.
What types of products would be tested like this?
Most textiles including apparel, sportswear, outdoorwear, upholstery, military wear, tents & awnings will be assessed for their level of resistance to fading through exposure to light, rubbing, and washing.
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