noun
- the transfer of dye or color from fabric or material to another surface through rubbing or contact
Usage: textile industry
Examples
- The new jeans showed signs of crocking when rubbed against the white shirt.
- Manufacturers test fabrics for crocking to ensure color fastness.
- The dark towel left blue marks on the counter due to crocking.
- Quality control includes checking for crocking in dyed materials.
- Wet crocking occurs when damp fabric transfers color to other surfaces.
- The textile lab measured both dry and wet crocking resistance.