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Lightfastness
The degree of resistance of dyed textile materials to the color-destroying influence of sunlight. Two methods of testing are in use:
(1) exposure to sunlight, either directly or under glass, and
(2) accelerated testing in a laboratory apparatus equipped with any of several types of artificial light sources.
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- Industry/Domain: Textiles
- Category: Manufactured fibers
- Company: Celanese
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