The swatches below are screen approximations used to show the structure of the shade range. A screen is not a colour standard — the physical card, viewed under controlled light, is the only reference we accept for approval.
Most shade disputes are not dyeing problems; they are viewing problems. Two people looking at the same cloth under different light will disagree, and both will be right.
| Condition | Standard | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Primary light source | D65, artificial daylight | Colour approval and shade matching |
| Secondary sources | TL84 / CWF (store light), A (incandescent) | Metamerism check — whether the shade flips under shop lighting |
| Grey scale assessment | ISO 105-A02 / A03 | Colour change and staining after fastness testing |
| Observer | Two observers minimum, results averaged | Reducing single-observer bias |
| Physical standard | Your signed lab dip, retained and referenced on the order | The only approval reference we dye against |
Each position is a dyestuff recipe we have run. Recipes are held on file against the code, so a repeat order can be matched to the original.
Choose up to five constructions. We dispatch a hanger card plus A4 samples by courier within three days.
Mark the codes you want developed. Pantone TCX references are accepted as a starting point.
Up to three rounds without charge. Dips are viewed under D65 and assessed against your standard.
The signed dip becomes the reference for bulk. We retain it against the order number.