Miyuki Seed Bead Durability Information

How to use the durability information
This data is based on Miyuki's (the manufacturers') results and their manufacturing history.  This is only meant as a guide as individual use and conditions may differ.

*Notice
Please ensure appropriate handling, referring to the above information and the following notices when they are applied to textile goods or accessories that touch the skin directly.

• Some beads are dyed, "Galvanized" (silver plated) or plated. The colours on the outer layers may rub off or come off if they are soaked in strong solvents.
• Silver Line, "Galvanized" (silver plated) and silverplated beads are oxidized while applied on certain fabrics that are acidic, they may decay or turn dark due to the chemical change. In order to prevent such a case, neutralize your fabrics and threads before embroidering.
• Some dyed colour beads might fade due to bright sun (UV light)

Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Transparent			0	0	0
Characteristics Crystal or coloured transparent. Colour is developed from raw materials of glass, so that it cannot be worn off. Thread colour can be seen through due to the transparency.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Silver Lined			-	-	-
Characteristics Silverplated into the hole of beads.
Notice Silver may be yellowed or discoloured due to time-related deterioration.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Luster			0	0	0
Characteristics Clear luster coating.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Glazed Luster			0	0	0
Characteristics Iris luster coating glazed.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Rainbow (AB)			0	0	0
Characteristics Rainbow coating. This appears like aurora borealis depending on the angle.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Gold Luster			x	-	-
Characteristics Gold luster coating glazed.
Notice Some colours may fade under environmental conditions. Handle with care. Colour may rub off from strong friction or may alter or fade from strong solvents.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Ceylon			0	0	0
Characteristics Clear luster coating (and Colour Lined) on the surface of translucent beads that appears midway between Transparent and Opaque ones.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Colour Lined			-	0	x
Characteristics Dyed colour inside the hole of beads.
Notice Some colours may fade due to ultraviolet rays. Handle with care. Colour may alter or fade from strong solvents.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Glass Enamel			0	0	0
Characteristics Glass enamel coating. Characteristic of pale colour.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Frost (Matte)			0	0	0
Characteristics Frosted / Matte beads.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Dyed colour			-	x	x
Characteristics Dyed colour on the surface of beads. Handle with care. No glazed surface, which may cause colour to rub off.
Notice Some colours may fade due to ultraviolet rays. Handle with care. Colour may alter or fade from strong solvents.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Silk			0	0	0
Characteristics Fine air bubbles mixed. Silk White color with a satin finish.
Notice A little lower intensity than beads with the other finishes due to the production method. Handle with care not to break the beads with a strong pressure or shock.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Opaque			0	0	0
Characteristics Black, chalk-white or coloured opaque. Colour is developed from raw materials of glass. Thread colour cannot be seen through.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Metallic			0	0	0
Characteristics Iris or bronzed luster coating on the surface of black beads glazed. Relatively durable due to drying and curing of the coating film.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Galvanized			-	x	x
Characteristics Plating dyed on the surface of beads. Handle with care. No glazed surface, which may cause colour to come off.
Notice Silver may yellow or discolour due to time-related deterioration. Handle with care. Colour may rub off from strong friction or may alter or fade from perfume or hand creams.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Plated (Copper)			-	x	-
Characteristics Precious beads plated with copper.
Notice Handle with care. Metal is used, which may cause an allergic reaction.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Plated (Gold, Palladium, Silver, Nickel)			0	-	0
Characteristics Precious beads plated with 24kt, palladium, silver and nickel.
Notice Handle with care. Metal is used and all the plating include nickel, which may cause an allergic reaction.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Duracoat®			0	-	-
Characteristics Durable transparent coating. This enhances durability of Galvanized and Outside Dyed beads whose colour tends to be worn off.
Notice Durability against colour rubbing and fading is enhanced, which does not achieve complete prevention.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Picasso Coating			0	-	-
Characteristics Marble-and-mottled pattern coating.
Notice Colour and pattern depend on an individual bead due to the production method. Each production lot may cause a different shade of colour.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Special Coating			0	-	-
Characteristics Processed with a coating method of vacuum deposition. Glossy coating like a mirror. Colour appears different depending on the angle.
Notice Colour and pattern depend on an individual bead due to the production method. Each production lot may cause a different shade of color. For the TILA beads, colour is different between the front and back of a bead.
Process		Colour Sample	Durability
			A	B	C
Baroque Coating			0	-	x
Characteristics Characteristic of crepey and rugged textures which brings an elegant antique style.
Notice The crepey pattern depends on an individual bead due to the production method.