Table 2.
Washing, rubbing, and light fastness of NE dyed silk and cotton fabrics

Colorfastness Silk Cotton
Washing Fade 3 3
Stain Cotton 4-5 4-5
Silk 4-5 -
Wool - 4-5
Rubbing Dry 4-5 4
Wet 4 4
Light 1-2 1-2