Colour and finishes

Colour and finishes Colour is an important aspect of care. Dyed and printed fabrics may lose colour during cleaning and may stain other materials. The colour of the fabric may be tested before use and proper care needs to be taken in its use. Many of the finishing treatments alter the behaviour of the fabrics, which may improve or cause problems.

Some of the finishes may require renewal after every wash. Thus, we can conclude that fibre content, yarn structure, fabric construction, colour application and finishing are the important factors considered for all fabric products. They combine to determine the appearance, comfort, durability and maintenance requirements. The importance of appearance, comfort, durability and maintenance are relative.

It becomes our responsibility to evaluate the qualities of a fabric in terms of its ultimate end-use and then make the decisions concerning its use and care.