noncolorfast
Color won't hold
Noncolorfast describes fabric or dye that will bleed, fade, or run when washed or exposed to light.
Care labels warn when items are noncolorfast: Wash separately; noncolorfast.
The opposite of colorfast.
Complete failure or cancellation
- degradationDecline in condition
- dullingRemoving keenness or luster
- lighteningMaking lighter in weight/shade
- lossBeing without something
unstable · impermanent · sun damage · bleaching · wear · diminish · pale · muted
Move swiftly on foot
- transferMove between locations
- stainLasting surface discoloration
- seepageSlow fluid escape
- leachingDissolving out by liquid
smudge · spread · permeate · diffuse · infiltrate · contaminate · taint · splotch
Figurative enthusiasm killer
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- soakSaturate with liquid
- hand washClean by hand
- gentle cycleLow-agitation laundry mode
washout
Complete failure or cancellation
- degradationDecline in condition
- dullingRemoving keenness or luster
- lighteningMaking lighter in weight/shade
loss · unstable · impermanent · sun damage · bleaching · wear · diminish · pale · muted · washed-out
run
Move swiftly on foot
leaching · smudge · spread · permeate · diffuse · infiltrate · contaminate · taint · splotch · blot
cold water
Figurative enthusiasm killer
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
madras · batik · indigo · red dye · printed · hand-dyed · tie-dye · natural dye · garment · textile
color, fast, discoloration, decolorize, colorfast, recolored, colorable, colorfastness, discolouration