The Chemistry of Colour Fastness — Why Some Ribbons Fade and Others Don't

Understanding why this happens — and how to prevent it — is a matter of chemistry. Colourfastness is not primarily a function of how carefully a ribbon is stored or used. It is a function of the dye-fibre bond that was formed during production, and whether that bond is strong enough to resist the specific degradation forces the ribbon will encounter in its use environment.

Specifications

Dry rub colourfastness

Dye transfer under dry rubbing. Relevant for any ribbon that will be handled extensively.