Category: Test Methods

Purpose of Test All garments appropriate for home laundering may be tested, except some items made from stretchy fabric. Terminology Defined Dimensional change = A term representing any change in width or length in fabric after washing and drying. Standard reference detergent = A powder detergent used in top-load washing machines. For this test, 66… Continue reading AATCC 150 Dimensional Changes of Garment to Home Laundering

Purpose of Test This test checks for any changes in dimensions in fabrics after typical home washing and drying. All fabrics appropriate for home laundering may be tested  Terminology Defined Dimensional change = A term representing any change in width or length in fabric after washing and drying. Standard reference detergent = A powder detergent… Continue reading AATCC 135 Dimensional Stability of Fabric for Home Laundering

Purpose of Test The colorfastness to rotary vertical crocking test method is designed to determine how much color is transferred from a colored textile to other surfaces.  This test method was designed for textiles made from various fibers and with various coloring types: Yarn Other Fabrics Dyed Printed Other Coloring Techniques This method allows the… Continue reading AATCC 116 Colorfastness to Crocking (Rotary)

Purpose of test  This test shows how well colored fabric or yarn holds its color when exposed to water. The method was designed for textiles made from various fibers and with various coloring types:  Printed Dyed Yarn Other Coloring Techniques Terminology Defined Colorfastness — A fabric’s ability to retain color in various conditions. Gray Scale… Continue reading AATCC 107 Colorfastness to Water

Purpose of test  This test shows how well colored fabric or yarn holds its color when exposed to seawater. The method was designed for textiles made from various fibers and with various coloring types:  Printed Dyed Yarn Other Coloring Techniques Terminology Defined Colorfastness — A fabric’s ability to retain color in various conditions. Gray Scale… Continue reading AATCC 106 Colorfastness to Sea Water

Purpose of Test Chemists use this test to determine whether the dyed or printed color on various fabrics will stand up to acid perspiration.  It is designed for various fabrics, including:  Yarn Dyestuffs Colored fibers Printed fibers Terminology Defined Colorfastness — Colorfastness is a fabric’s ability to retain color in various conditions. Simulated acid perspiration… Continue reading AATCC 15 Colorfastness to Perspiration