Durability

The ability of a material to withstand wear and deterioration during use over time.

The ability of a textile to withstand wear and damage during use and care, remaining suitable for its purpose over time.

Three important properties are elasticity, resilience and durability. They are related, but they answer different questions. Does the textile stretch and return?

The ability of a material or product to withstand wear and deterioration over time.

Qualify durability by the conditions of use. A timber suitable for a dry indoor product may not be suitable outdoors.

Do not treat durability as another word for hardness or strength: explain how the material withstands its conditions of use over time.

Distinguish tensile strength from durability. Resisting a pulling force is not the same as resisting years of rubbing, washing and use.

The ability of a material to resist deterioration during use, including decay.

The ability of a material to withstand wear, tear and deterioration over time in its conditions of use.

A product's ability to withstand use and remain serviceable over time.

The ability of a material to withstand wear and tear over time, so that it remains useful.

The ability of a material or product to withstand use and its surroundings over time without unacceptable deterioration.

The ability to withstand wear, damage and deterioration over time.

The ability of a material to resist deterioration over time, including decay in timber.

A material’s ability to withstand deterioration over time, including decay, weathering and insect attack.

A material's ability to remain useful over time while resisting wear or deterioration.

Durability concerns how well it lasts in use. A strong material is not automatically suitable outdoors: exposure to moisture and the need for protection also matter.

The ability of a material to withstand wear and damage during use.

The ability of a material to resist wear and damage during use.

The ability of a material or product to withstand wear and repeated use over time.

The ability to withstand use and wear over time.

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