colourfast
Won't bleed when washed
Colourfast describes fabric or dye that resists fading or running when washed, exposed to light, or subjected to wear: Always check if the fabric is colourfast before washing with other clothes.
The spelling colorfast is standard in American English.
Pigment for changing hues
- fabricWoven or knit material
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- woolSheared animal fiber
silk · linen · garment · apparel · laundry · bleeding · upholstery · drapery
Withstanding external forces
- permanentFixed without end
- unfadingNot losing intensity
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
stable · enduring · retentive · impervious · unchangeable · lightfast · washfast · fade-resistant
dye
Pigment for changing hues
wool · silk · linen · garment · apparel · laundry · bleeding · upholstery · drapery · textile
resistant
Withstanding external forces
- permanentFixed without end
- unfadingNot losing intensity
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
persistent · stable · enduring · retentive · impervious · unchangeable · lightfast · washfast · fade-resistant · nonfading
vivid
Intensely clear and bright
saturated · intense · brilliant · radiant · unfaded · deep · lustrous · vibrant