Color Crocking

Color transfer from bluejeans to carpeting during carpet cleaning

Lab Test- Crocking

Color transfer from three different pairs of old blue jeans

Color Crocking

Lab Evaluation - 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 Crocking / Dye Transfer (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Color crocking, also referred to as dye transfer, is an appearance-related condition in which colorant transfers from carpet fibers onto other materials through rubbing or contact. The condition occurs when dye is not fully fixed (chemically bonded within the fiber structure) or when loosely attached colorant remains near the fiber surface. Transfer may occur under dry conditions and is often increased by moisture, pressure, or friction. Crocking reflects dye attachment behavior and does not

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