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colorfast [′kəl·ər‚fast] (textiles) Referring to a fabric that does not fade during normal wear. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It has a black wood frame, and the back and seat are made from spun-polyester fabric that's colorfast, water-repellant and fade-resistant. The elastic often gave out in the legs, and the fabrics weren't colorfast. When the researchers tested the baths on fibers from milkweed plants and rabbit hair, only one combination--sumac, bedstraw, and potassium carbonate--produced a deep red that was colorfast. |
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