Good colour fastness in garments is a standard we automatically expect from our clothing, but certain conditions can affect how well they retain their colour.
When textiles and garments are exposed to agitations such as laundering (with washing liquor), perspiration, sea water/water, and rubbing, the fibres and yarns can leech colour, causing a decline in the colour fastness of the product.
It is crucial that manufacturers take the correct precautions to ensure that the textiles they produce remain colour fast, able to withstand exposure to a great many different forms of agitation.
Testing using relative standard methods is essential to assess the efficacy of the product, to then confirm that the end products meet acceptable international standards.
This webinar will cover:
Defining colour fastness
The different forms of agitation
Standards, equipment and consumables for testing
Conducting the tests and assessing the results
The risks with not testing for colour fastness
Who should attend?
This Back to Basics webinar is perfect for beginner laboratory technicians as well as people working in other areas such as garment technology, fabric manufacturing and those undertaking various textiles qualifications.
Understanding the colour fastness properties of textiles and materials is essential in nearly all areas of the fashion and textiles industry.
