Contents
1 Definition of Color Fastness2 Types of Color Fastness3 The Importance of Color Fastness4 Test of Color Fastness4.1 Weld Color Fastness4. 2 Rub fastness4.3 Sublimation color fastness4.4 Color fastness to washing4.5 Color fastness to sunlight
Definition of color fastness
The so-called color fastness refers to the degree of fading of colored fabrics under the influence of external factors (extrusion, friction, washing, rain, impact, light, seawater impregnation, saliva impregnation, water stains, sweat stains, etc.) during use or processing. This is an important index for fabrics.
Color fastness refers to the resistance of a textile\'s color to various influences during processing and use. The degree of fastness is evaluated by the distortion of the sample and the staining of the undyed lining fabric. The color fastness test from TexTextiles are a routine item in the intrinsic quality test of textiles.
During their use, textiles are exposed to various external influences such as lighting, washing, ironing, sweat stains, friction and chemical influences. Some printed and dyed textiles have also undergone special finishing such as resin finishing, flame retardant finishing, sand washing, wool grinding, etc., which require the color and color of printed and dyed textiles to maintain a certain fastness.
Types of color fastness
Color fastness includes color fastness to soap washing (sample), color fastness to rubbing, color fastness to chlorine water, color fastness to non-chlorine bleach, color fastness to dry cleaning, color fastness to actual laundering (clothes, fabrics), color fastness to sweat stains, color fastness to water, color fastness to light, color fastness to sea water, color fastness tohe saliva etc.
Introduction to general colorfastness
Colorfastness to washing: The sample is stableTogether with the standard lining washed, cleaned and dried and laundered at the right temperature, alkalinity, bleaching and rubbing conditions to obtain test results in a relatively short time. The friction effect between them is completed by a small bath ratio and the corresponding number of stainless steel beads roll, bump, with gray card evaluation to get the test results. Different test methods have different temperature, alkalinity, bleaching and rubbing conditions, as well as sample sizes specially tailored to the testing standards and customer needs. General Color fastness to washing is poor. Colors such as orchid green, bright blue, black red, navy blue, etc.
Dry Clean Color Fastness: Same asFastness to washing.
Rub Fastness: Place the sample on the Fastness Tester and rub the standard white rubbing cloth against it a specified number of times with a specified pressure. Each sample group must be tested for color fastness to dry and wet rubbing. The color on a standard white rubbing cloth is evaluated using a gray card. The resulting series is the measured color fastness. Color Fastness to Rub requires both dry and wet rub tests and all colors on the sample should be rubbed.
Color Fastness to Sunlight: Textiles are mostly exposed to light during use, which affects the colour damage and can lead to the well-known \"fading\". , so that colored textiles change color, generally getting lighter and darker, and some also change color light. Therefore it is necessary to test the color fastness. That is, the sample and a blue wool standardCloths with different fastness levels are placed together under specified conditions for sun exposure, the sample is compared to blue wool fabric to assess color fastness to light. The higher the degree of blue wool standard fabric, the higher the light fastness.
Color fastness to perspiration: The sample is sewn together with the standard paste lining fabric, placed in the perspiration liquid, on the Color fastness to perspiration clamped, placed in the oven at a constant temperature, and then dried, evaluated with gray card, test results. Different test methods have different perspiration fluid ratio, sample size, test temperature and time.
Color fastness to water stains: Test samples treated with water as above.
Fastness to chlorine bleach: After the fabric has been exposed to chlorine bleach solution under certain conditionsg was washed, the degree of color change is assessed. This is the chlorine bleach fastness.
Chlorine-free bleach fastness: After the fabric has been washed in the washed state with non-chlorine bleach, the degree of color change is assessed. This is the non-chlorine bleach fastness.
Confirmation of color fastness:After the dry sample with ccotton lining fabric is pressed in a heater with a certain temperature and pressure for a certain period of time and then the color change of the sample and the color touch of the lining material are evaluated with a gray sample card. The color fastness Hot pressing includes dry pressing, wet pressing and wet pressing. The test method should be selected according to different customer requirements and test standards.
Color fastness to saliva: the sample and the specified lining materials are combinedden, placed in artificial saliva for treatment, removed the test liquid, placed between two plates in the test device and applied the specified pressure, then the sample or lining fabric is dried, and the sample color change and lining fabric stain are evaluated with a gray card .
The Importance of Color Fastness
Good or bad color fastness is directly related to human health and safety. When products have poor color fastness and rain or sweat while wearing, the pigments on the fabric will fall off and fade, and the dye molecules and heavy metal ions can be absorbed by the skin and harm the health of human skin, which will affect the color of other clothes worn on the body. Or discolors other garments when washed with other garments.
Due to the large differences in the processing and use of fabrics, the requirementen different, so most of the current test methods are based on the environment and conditions of the simulation test or comprehensive test, so the color fastness tests are quite extensive ), Japanese (JIS), British (BS) and many other standards, the most common Resistance to washing, resistance to fading, resistance to friction and perspiration, resistance to ironing, resistance to weathering, etc. In practice, the test items are determined solely based on the end use and product standards of the products. For example, product standards for woolen fabrics specify that color fastness to sun exposure must be tested, knitted underwear must be tested for perspiration stain fastness, and outdoor fabrics (e.g. sun exposure). shade, light box fabric, canopy material) must be tested for color fastness to weathering.
Test of color fastnessSweat color fastnessYG631 Series Sweat Color Fastness Tester
Application: The YG631 Series Sweat Color Fastness Tester is used to determine the color fastness of textiles to water, sweat, saliva and seawater.
Related Standards: ISO105 E01, E02, E04, AATCC15, 106 , 107, 165, GB/T 3922, 5713, 5714, JIS L0846, L0847, L0848 etc .
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Application: The Y902 Sweat Color Fastness Test Oven is used in conjunction with the YG631 Series Sweat Color Fastness Tester to test the color fastness -perform perspiration test.
Related Standards: ISO105 -block-column\">
Application: The Series Rotary Crockmeter Y571A is used to determine the color fastness of textiles to dry and wet rubbing, especially for printer fabrics.
Related standards: ISO105 X16, AATCC16, etc.
Feature:
Stainless steel structure, durable and easy to clean Rotate the manual handle to drive the vertical weight bar\'s reciprocating rotating motion The manual handle rotates in one direction only; compact and space-saving.
Application: The Y571J Colorfastness/Rubbing Tester (Gaskushin) is used for Determination of the color fastness of textiles to rubbing and is provided with a moving platen with a downward force of 2 Newtons. The drive is electronic to minimize operator variation.
Related standards: JIS L0801,0849 etc.
Feature:
Each workstation is equipped with a removable reaming head and a set of clamps allowing up to six specimens to be tested simultaneously; with walking speed control;
Protective cover protects operator\'s hands from injury; easy operation, equipped with a preset function, the machine will stop automatically when the preset number is over.Y571 Series Crock Meter/Crock Fastness Tester
Application: The Y571 Series Crock Meter/Crock Fastness Tester is used to determine the color fastness of fabrics and leather to friction when dry or wet.
Related standards: ISO105 D02, 105 X12, AATCC8,165 etc.
Feature:
Motor driven,to minimize operator error and improve efficiency. Using the preset LED digital display counter, test times can be set arbitrarily. The sample clamp ensures quick sample mounting and prevents slipping. Two different sizes of reaming heads can be used to meet different standards. The rubbing platform is treated with electroplating chrome to prevent rusting. The roller of the small wringer is made of brass and is durable. sublimation color fastness. Yg605 Series Scorch/Sublic Columns\">
Application: The YG605 Series Scorch/Sublimation Tester is used to test color fastness of fabrics to hot press or dry heat and to perform a sublimation test.
Related standards: AATCC 114, 117, 133, ISO 105-P01, 105-X11, JIS L0850, L0879 etc.
Feature:
Equipped with MCU to controling of time and temperature, and over-temperature safety function to shut off the device when overheating -Heating;High-quality temperature sensor (PT100), more precise for temperature control and more durable;Two separate heating coils for the upper or lower heating plate can be operated individually under relative standards;The temperature of 3 group heating blocks are controlled separately (for YG605 -III).
Application: YG607D Hot Flat Ironing Tester is u.ased to ensure the stability and durability of clothto be determined during hot pressing.
Related standards: ISO 9866 etc.
Feature:
Adjustable test pressure; Uniform heating; Temperature and time display by LED.
Color fastness to washingSW series Color fastness to washing tester
Application: The SW Series Color Fastness Washing Tester is used to determine the color fastness when washing or dry cleaning fabrics made of cotton, wool, silk, ramie, man-made fibers etc. and is also used to test the color fastness when washing dyes in dye works, textile control departments and research departments, etc.
Related standards:
Related standards:
ISO 105-C01~C05, ISO105 D01, GB/T 3921.1~5, 5711, BS1006, AATCC 61(1A-5A ), 132, IWS TM177, 193 etc.
Feature:
Touch screen, easy to use; protection against lowlow water level, the head setting is not accessible if the minimum water level is not reached. Relative standards were created in the program. Select the appropriate standard to proceed directly to execution. Custom standards, define the standard yourself, e.g. E.g. temperature, time. Equipped with an environment with over t protection to shut down the device in case of overheating.
Colour Fastness to SunlightFY3600+ Water Cooled Weather Condition Meter
Application: Water - cooled weather gauge. To determine the color fastness and aging to sunlight, weatherability, composite color fastness to sunlight and perspiration of colored textiles, leather, LEATHER, plastic, etc. By setting different light conditions, temperatures, humidity and sprays to simulate nature in the laboratory.Automatic checking and compensation of irradiance, temperature and humidity.
Function:
Pre-setting various Specifications or custom programs that conform to a variety of standards including AATCC, ISO, BS, JIS, etc.;
Touch screen and built-in PLC display real-time graph of ongoing test, can irradiance, temperature and Preset humidity and plot its dynamic curves The 4500W water-cooled xenon arc lamp system simulates the Soexact spectrum. Automatic irradiance compensation system, timely closed-loop control of irradiance, temperature and humidity. Irradiation control, light irradiation sensor monitoring, digital adjustment, automatic compensation system, stepless irradiation regulation.Accurate chamber temperature control, irradiation temperature and heater increase the temperature, air conditioning and cooling system.YG611M air-cooled xenon arc tester
Application: The YG611M Air-Cooled Xenon Arc Tester is designed to determine the color fastness and aging to sunlight, weatherability and composite color fastness to sunlight-perspiration of colored textiles, leather and plastic, etc. by setting various parameters of irradiance, temperature, humidity and spray to achieve the natural Beto simulate conditions in the laboratory. You can control the irradiance in real time, check and compensate irradiance, temperature and humidity automatically.
Features:
10.4 inch color touch screen display, Windows operating system, short user interface, few setting operations and simple operation;
Real-time graphic display, the operator can easily access the testing process; independent control of each sample to be tested, samples The test time is controlled separately. Set the time for each sample. When the set time has elapsed, the appropriate sample can be removed and testing of the remaining samples can continue. Automatic reminder when testing of each sample is finished. BZGY90 series color evaluation cabinet8
Application: BZGY908 series color evaluation cabinet is a universal preferred choice for color fastness, accurate and accurate color matching of textiles in dyeing and garment industry.
Feature :
Use PhilipsTM and GETM lamps and a PhilipsTM light bulb (F light source). The lifespan of each lamp is up to 4000 hours (recommended maximum operating time: 2000 hours for more accurate test results). Use RamtronTM memory with individual lighting lifetime recording function and operating time recording function (through on/off) (see illustrations on page above). Manual sequence lighting function. Operators can create any combination of existing lights simply by pressing the lights\' corresponding button. With power saving function, automatic shutdown when reach 2 hours without power operation.The optional 45° viewing plate with fixedtem angle makes the assessment process more comfortable and comparable.Available light source.
Grayscale for color change
Application: The color change gray scale is suitable for the visual assessment of resulting color changes in textiles color fastness tests.
Related standards: ISO 105-A02; GB/T 250; AATCC EP1
Grayscale for coloring
Related standards: ISO 105-A03; GB/T 251; AATCC EP2
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