Question

Pantone TCX means standard color swatch dyed on ................

• A. Paper
• B. Wool
• C. Cotton
• D. Polyester

Hint:

Pantone TCX = Textile Cotton eXtended = Standard color on cotton fabric.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding Pantone standards.
Pantone provides universal color standards for industries. TCX stands for "Textile Cotton eXtended".
Step 2: Why cotton?
In TCX, the standard swatches are dyed on cotton fabric to give an accurate reference of how the shade looks on textiles.
Step 3: Option analysis.
- (A) Paper: Pantone uses paper for graphic color guides (TPX, not TCX).
- (B) Wool: Not used as a universal base.
- (C) Cotton: Correct, TCX is always dyed on cotton.
- (D) Polyester: Not used in TCX.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Pantone TCX swatches are dyed on cotton.