Wet & Dry Crocking
Colorfastness to Light
Physical Properties
Abrasion – Low Traffic
Abrasion – High Traffic
ACT Voluntary
Colorfastness to Light Guideline for
Coated Fabrics,
Outdoor Use
Accelerated light aging evaluates a coated fabric’s ability to resist fading, gloss change and surface deterioration.
Upholstery – Coated Fabrics
AATCC 169 Option 3 or Option 4
Grade 4 minimum at 650 hours*
Or
ASTM G155 Cycle 1
Grade 4 minimum at 650 hours*
Or
ASTM D4329 Cycle A
Grade 4 minimum at 650 hours*
Or
ASTM G154 Cycle 1
Grade 4 minimum at 650 hours*
*There is no direct correlation between the number of testing hours and hours of service in the field.
