Even among synthetic fabrics, there's a difference. Acetate fades far easier than polyester. Unless the fabric specifically states it's UV protected or fade resistant, over time if exposed to direct sunlight frequently, it will gradually start to fade. There are three ways to help avoid fading.
The first is with UV solar window film. It helps block the UV rays from entering the home. Solar blinds also help prevent damaging UV rays from entering, just as UV curtains do. There is also relatively inexpensive UV fabric spray to provide some protection for furniture, but it does offer mixed reviews. Remember, no matter what you're purchasing, if it has colour pigments, it potentially will fade, whether it's fabric cushions , a floor rug, artwork or even a car, unless it has a UV protected finish.
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Here are a few ideas for you to further look into: Home window awnings help shade the inside of your home by blocking the amount of sunlight that enters through the window. There are many styles, colors, and models available, and many of them are simple enough to install yourself. Window film is another good option to consider. Just like it sounds, this involves placing a type of film over your glass windows to block the sun.
Transparent solar shades are also a way to prevent damage from UV rays while still being able to see out of your window. This photodegradation not only destroyed the chemical bonds of the dye but also, in turn, the fabric itself. Prolonged exposure to sunlight will, in time, make fabric brittle which will cause it to disintegrate in the long term.
So how do we stop our drapery being ruined by exposure to sunlight? After all, the primary reason we use curtains in our home is to stop these harmful UV rays from entering our space. When it comes to dealing with faded curtains prevention is the best cure. Although you can not stop your curtains from fading over time, you can take precautions that should delay the process of photodegradation.
Below are a few simple methods which should delay the process and keep your curtains looking their best for considerably longer. There is no getting away from the fact that your curtains have to placed next to your windows.
The good news is that since polyester is a synthetic fiber, it not only holds dye better but is also treated with a chemical that reduces fading. Some colors do tend to fade more and fade faster than other colors. Dye colors that have longer wavelengths react with UV light, which comes from the sun, in negative ways. These colors have less energy, causing the chemicals in the dye to break down. Red is the color that tends to fade the most, followed by orange and yellow.
Red has the longest wavelength of all the dye colors. It will lose its vibrancy faster because it absorbs more of the UV rays from the sun. Dye colors with shorter wavelengths have more energy. These colors have a greater tendency to resist fading. Purple and blue will fade the least in sunlight. Purple dye has the shortest wavelength of all the colors, followed by blue and green. Depending on where you live and what time of year it is, the intensity of sunlight is different.
There is no exact timeline for how long it takes fabric to fade in the sun. However, leaving your clothes out in the sun for several hours a day over multiple days can cause fading.
The amount of time it takes depends on how faded you want them to be. Sunlight is not the most effective way to fade clothes.
We will discuss more effective ways later. The most important one is to pay attention to the types of fabric that you leave in the sun. Avoid leaving linen and silk fabrics out in the sun to keep them from fading. Keep colors in mind as well. Avoid leaving colors that fade out in the sun for extended periods of time. You can keep your clothes from fading due to prolonged sun exposure by spraying a fabric protector on them.
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