What is UV and fade resistance?
Solution-dyed or UV-treated fabrics hold colour under direct sun.
Short answer
Very dark cheap fabrics fade fastest; check for a UV-resistant claim with a warranty.
UV and fade resistance when buying a curtains & blinds
Solution-dyed or UV-treated fabrics hold colour under direct sun.
Why it matters: Indian sun bleaches untreated dark curtains along the fold lines in a year.
Look for: Very dark cheap fabrics fade fastest; check for a UV-resistant claim with a warranty.
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