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Table 3 Colorfastness of 4 sample fabrics on washing, dry-cleaning, friction, sunlight, compound (sweat + sunlight), and hot-pressing

From: An evaluation of the suitability of fluorescent fabrics and retroreflective materials for road traffic warning clothing in compliance with international standards

Condition colorfastness

Measuring

Samples

S1

S2

S3

S4

Washing

4–5

4–5

4–5

4–5

Dry-cleaning

4–5

4–5

4–5

4–5

Friction

4–5

4–5

4–5

4–5

Sunlight

Above 4

Above 4

Above 4

4

Compound

 Acid

4–5

4–5

4–5

4–5

 Alkali

4–5

4–5

4–5

4–5

Hot-pressing

 Immediately after drying

4–5

4–5

4–5

4–5

 4 h after drying

4–5

4–5

4–5

4–5

 Immediately after wetting

4–5

4–5

4–5

4–5

 4 h after wetting

4–5

4–5

4–5

4–5