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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Thread quality and performance Colour fastness Color fastness Resistance of a colour to change or transfer under defined influences such as washing, light or rubbing. Farbechtheit
Translations
DE Farbechtheit
FR Solidité des couleurs
ES Solidez del color
IT Solidità del colore
CN 色牢度
VN Độ bền màu
Not to be confused with Always state the relevant fastness type and test standard.