Common Causes of Poor Wet Rubbing Fastness and How to Fix Them
Wet Rubbing Fastness defines the textile industry's concept to measure the rate of fainting or darkening of the pigment with rubbing while the fabric is wet. Failing in this test, there is bleeding of color or staining which creates dissatisfaction for the customer. So, for beginners or any company that desires extraordinary Fabric Quality, an understanding of Wet Rubbing Fastness and how to improve it is a must. In this article, we look at the reasons leading to poor Wet Rubbing Fastness and solutions to counter them in simple language, thereby aiming to simplify textile science. We will also discuss and emphasize Textile finishing and Color fastness in the process. What Is Wet Rubbing Fastness? Wet Rubbing Fastness is the resistance of dyed or printed textiles to color transfer when rubbed by a white cloth, in wet conditions. It is one of the most potent parameters of Color fastness considered for the overall Colored treatment of a fabric and directly affecting Fabric Quality. A...