Changes in fabric colours. Exposure to light and the chemicals found in washing powders both affect fabric colours over time. These before (left) and

---

Changes in fabric colours. Exposure to light and the chemicals found in washing powders both affect fabric colours over time. These before (left) and after (right) images show different dyes fading at different rates.

---

Size: 4689px × 2610px
Photo credit: © MARTYN F. CHILLMAID/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 2, agents, bleaching, change, chemical, chemistry, chromophore, chromophores, color, colors, colour, comparing, comparison, duo, dye, dyes, experiment, fabric, faded, fading, fast, flower, flowers, heat, light, materials, optical, pair, pattern, photodegradation, physical, physics, pigment, powder, reaction, science, side, square, squares, test, textile, textiles, ultraviolet, visible, washing