Lab Test- Crocking

Lab Evaluation - Crocking

Color transfer from bluejeans to carpeting during carpet cleaning

Color transfer from three different pairs of old blue jeans

Color Crocking

Color Crocking

Color Crocking

Color comes off carpet onto socks

Lab Test - Crocking

Color transfer from old blue jeans using plain water

Color transfer from a bluejeans

Color transfer from bluejeans to carpeting during carpet cleaning

Color transfer from bluejeans to carpeting during carpet cleaning

Carpet Color Crocking (Dye Transfer)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Carpet color crocking, also known as dye transfer, is an appearance-related condition in which color transfers from carpet fibers onto another material through rubbing, contact, or friction. The condition occurs when dye is not fully fixed within the fiber structure or when loosely attached colorant remains near the fiber surface. Transfer may occur under dry conditions but is often more noticeable when moisture, pressure, or repeated contact are present. Crocking is a colorfastness-related condition and should not be confused with dye bleeding, staining, fading, fiber wear, backing failure, seam separation, or installation-related issues. See also Dye Bleeding / Color Migration, Appearance Retention, and Carpet Problems for broader context.

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