Colour Target
Use Pantone, lab dip, strike-off, swatch, reference photo or approved sample as the standard.
Colour and artwork guide
Colour control
Bedding Colour Fastness and Shade Control Guide
Bedding colour fastness and shade control should define the approved colour reference, required fastness tests, acceptable shade variation, dye-lot rules and bulk approval record. Buyers should confirm these rules before fabric dyeing, printing, cutting or repeat-order production.
Shade inputs
Make colour decisions repeatable before bulk fabric starts.
Colour comments are easiest to resolve when the buyer, factory and inspector compare goods against the same physical or documented reference.
Fastness Scope
Confirm washing, rubbing, perspiration, light or buyer-specific colour fastness checks where required.
Shade Tolerance
Define acceptable colour variation and lighting condition for solid fabric, prints, trims and embroidery thread.
Dye Lot Control
Record dye lot, batch grouping and whether mixed lots can be packed or shipped together.
Bulk Approval
Compare bulk fabric, printed panels or finished goods with the approved reference before shipment.
Reorder Record
Keep swatches, photos, reports and approval notes for future repeat-order matching.
Colour flow
Move from colour reference to bulk approval.
Set reference
Approve Pantone, swatch, lab dip, strike-off or sample colour target.
Name tests
Define fastness requirements and acceptance rules before sampling or dyeing.
Control batch
Track shade tolerance, lighting condition and dye-lot grouping.
Record approval
Keep reports, bulk photos and final comments with the specification sheet.
Colour FAQ
Answers for bedding fastness and shade matching.
What is colour fastness in bedding production?+
Colour fastness in bedding production describes how well fabric colour resists change or transfer during washing, rubbing, light exposure or use. Buyers should state which fastness tests and acceptance rules matter for the order.
How should bedding shade difference be controlled?+
Bedding shade difference should be controlled with an approved colour reference, agreed lighting condition, shade tolerance, dye-lot record, sample approval and bulk comparison before cutting, sewing or shipment.
Why are lab dips and strike-offs important for OEM bedding?+
Lab dips and strike-offs help buyers approve colour direction before bulk production. They reduce risk when solid colours, printed panels, embroidery threads, trims or repeat orders must match a reference.