Wet & Dry Crocking
Colorfastness to Light
Physical Properties
Abrasion – Low Traffic
Abrasion – High Traffic
ACT Voluntary
Colorfastness to Light Guideline for
Coated Fabrics
Accelerated light aging evaluates a coated fabric’s ability to resist fading, gloss change and surface deterioration.
Upholstery – Coated Fabrics
AATCC 16.2 Option 1 or 16.3 Option 3
Grade 4 minimum at 200 hours*
Or
ASTM D4329
No appreciable color change at 150 hours*
Direct Glue Wallcoverings
AATCC 16.2 Option 1 or 16.3 Option 3
Grade 4 minimum at 200 hours*
Or
ASTM D4329
No appreciable color change at 150 hours*
Wrapped Panels and Upholstered Walls
AATCC 16.2 Option 1 or 16.3 Option 3
Grade 4 minimum at 200 hours*
Or
ASTM D4329
No appreciable color change at 150 hours*
*There is no direct correlation between the number of testing hours and hours of service in the field.
