Microfade Testing Referral Checklist for Historic School Trophy Case Textiles
Historic championship ribbons, pennants, and game jerseys in a school trophy case carry decades of athletic identity—but many were dyed with colorants whose light sensitivity has never been measured. When a textile fades visibly in a display case, the damage is already permanent. Microfade testing is a specialist assessment method that characterizes how quickly a specific dye responds to light, giving school administrators the data they need to decide how long a historic textile can safely stay on display, when it should rotate into protected storage, and whether an accurate digital facsimile should stand in for the original. This checklist guides athletic directors and facilities staff through the referral process—from identifying candidates to acting on results.
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