Able to keep its color when exposed to light over time.
Reach for it when describing pigments or materials whose fade resistance has been established under relevant conditions
The conservator selected lightfast thread for the sunlit textile display.
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playful
Fits when simple product language claims color retention
Careful Nonfading sounds absolute; prefer the measured rating when one exists.
everyday
Fits when the broad benefit is long useful life
Careful A durable material may remain strong while its color fades.
everyday
fade-resistant
Fits when ordinary exposure causes little loss of color
Careful Fade-resistant states a degree of protection and may be weaker than a tested lightfast rating.
professional
archival
Fits when materials are chosen for long-term preservation
Careful Archival quality includes acidity and durability and does not guarantee lightfast color.
professional
Fits when dye remains stable against washing, rubbing, or exposure
Careful Colorfast covers several causes of color transfer or loss, not light specifically.
formal
light-stable
Fits when technical writing concerns change under illumination
Careful Light-stable may refer to chemical performance rather than visible color.
lightfast pigment
The muralist tested each lightfast pigment on the south wall.
highly lightfast
Highly lightfast inks preserved the map's fine color coding.
lightfast color
A lightfast color is essential for work displayed near the window.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated
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