The problem is that the manufacturers of print film use shorter life expectancy criteria for the design of their print film than for film production or film printing elements. A print would typically be worn out by or before the time the color would fade

The problem is that the manufacturers of print film use shorter life expectancy criteria for the design of their print film than for film production or film printing elements. A print would typically be worn out by or before the time the color would fade and that moment arrives much sooner if a print is in theatrical circulation. Even when an unused print is stored in the dark though and when stored under the same conditions as a negative or intermediate element, it will fade more quickly.