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Show Science Beats the Sun ? j I ' y - ' V (I i " s ) i iff . - , ; ' s ' ' ,V v - , ' "V ' Af ' 1 ; INDUSTRIAL engineers have now developed the device shown above, Consumers Information reports, to test color-fastness of fabrics, so that manufacturers can make sure in advance ad-vance that their materials won't fade in the sun. Women never used to be ure that their dresses and draperies would retain their original brilliance until thev had actually been exposed to sunliqht. But through the use of this machine, developed by industrial research experts, it is now possible to tell whether dyed fabrics will hold their color. This is one more example of how industry helps the consumer. |