adjective
- not fading or losing color when washed, exposed to sunlight, or worn
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'colorfast'
Examples
- This fabric is colourfast and will not fade after multiple washes.
- The dye used in these jeans is colourfast, so they maintain their deep blue color.
- Make sure to buy colourfast curtains if you want them to look new for years.
- The manufacturer guarantees that the colourfast material will resist fading in sunlight.
- These colourfast towels have been tested to withstand frequent laundering without losing their vibrant hue.