Almost every interior textile, (carpet, rugs, upholstery, draperies, and wall coverings) will lighten in color or fade over a period of time. The extent of damage depends on the item's location, exposure to light and elements, color, intensity and type of dyes, and the type of dyeing method used.

An interior textile that has been solution dyed (or producer colored) is least susceptible to sunlight fading. The pigments are added to the polymer before the fibers are formed, sealing in the color. Most olefins (polypropylene and polyethylene), many acrylics, and some polyester and nylon fibers used in carpet are dyed using this method.

Lighter shades will usually fade more quickly than darker shades because they contain less dye. Most dyes are composed of two or more color components. If one component is more affected than the other, the fading may appear as a color exchange rather than a lightening of the color.

In other instances colors may fade uniformly, appearing as a lighter shade of the original color. In severe cases the color may be completely removed, appearing to be "bleached" white. The fiber itself may also deteriorate. This especially problematic with silk textiles.

You may be able to reduce fading problems by keeping windows that receive the most sunlight during the day covered with draperies, (which may fade too), or by treating the windows with a UV protectant film.

Call us for any fading problems at 281-890-7500