fade-resistant

Won't lose color

Fade-resistant describes materials, colors, or finishes that withstand prolonged exposure to light, washing, or wear without losing their original hue or vibrancy.

The term appears most often with fabrics, paints, and inks: fade-resistant curtains for sunny rooms, fade-resistant outdoor furniture.

Something fade-resistant isn't necessarily fadeproof—it resists fading longer than ordinary materials but may eventually lose color.

textiles

colorfast

Dye resists fading

sunproofImpervious to solar damage
durableAble to withstand use
outdoor fabricWeather-resistant woven material

awning · upholstery · curtain · patio cushion · acrylic · polyester · canvas · lightfast · washable · weatherproof

printing

archival

Of preserved documents

laminatedBonded between protective layers
photographicOf or involving cameras
lightfastResistant to light damage

display · signage · poster · banner · fine art print · inkjet · vinyl · gallery · framing · window display

hair

semi-permanent

Enduring but removable

salonGrooming establishment or gathering
dyePigment for changing hues
tonerImaging powder or facial astringent

keratin · shampoo · conditioner · vibrancy · pigment · root touch-up · gloss · ammonia-free · washing · sun exposure

coatings

clearcoat

Transparent protective lacquer layer

ceramic coatingFused inorganic protective layer
exteriorOuter portion
stainLasting surface discoloration

house paint · varnish · sealant · lacquer · weathering · oxidation · chalking · deck stain · wood finish · protective

fade-resistant

colorfast

archival

semi-permanent

clearcoat

fade-resistant

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