Colorfastness Color with confidence
BUSINESS CHALLENGES
Textile products, including clothing, blankets, bed linen, and towels, are susceptible to colorfastness issues and garment fading, which result in a significant number of consumer complaints and returns.
The type of dye used, the specific shade, its depth, and the effectiveness of the dying process can all affect how fast a color is. When dye comes into contact with other substances, it might also respond differently; for instance, colors that hold up well during dry cleaning may fade when put through a wet wash.
Similar to this, dye can bleed from a garment and stain other items, either as a result of inadequate fastness or coming into contact with anything that changes how the dye reacts.
OUR APPROACH TO COLORFASTNESS IN TEXTILES
Bureau Veritas provides colorfastness testing to cover the average life and use expectancy of garments, along with other textile products.
For example, we test dye samples to see whether they deteriorate (fade) or transfer to undyed textiles (stain). To offer a more objective result, we undertake a numerical assessment of each of these effects, by comparing the changes with two sets of standard grey scales – one for fading and the other for staining. Our quality assurance services for softline products support brand protection via safety compliance testing, inspection and consulting services.
KEY BENEFITS
- Meeting regulatory requirements for each distribution country;
- Minimizing the risk of substandard merchandise and costly customer returns;
- Enhancing risk management procedures.