Technical Reference: Shade and cast
Subject Overview: Cast describes the colour direction perceived within a shade. Commercial language such as red cast or green cast is most useful when anchored to a physical or approved digital reference under agreed viewing conditions.
- Author & Reviewer
- Gaurav Jain, Founder & Denim Sourcing Director at AzAttire
- Industry Context
- Commercial Denim Manufacturing, Quality Testing & Global Sourcing
- Governing Test Standards
- ASTM, AATCC, and ISO international textile evaluation standards
- Associated Entity
- Dyeing Hue & Cast (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigo_dye)
- Practical Mill Sourcing Impact
- Ensures dimensional stability, shade continuity, batch-to-batch repeatability, and garment wash house performance.