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Textile Testing
ISO, AATCC, ASTM test methods
Physical, colorfastness, dimensional stability, performance, and functional testing. The standards that govern fabric acceptance and the equipment used to run each test.
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Essential reading
Start here. The most important articles that explain the category to a textile engineer in one sitting.
Textile Testing
Ring Spinning Frame Components: Spindle, Ring, and Traveler
The three coupled components of a ring spinning frame are a steel spindle rotating at...
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Indigo vs Sulfur Dyes on Denim
The three coupled components of a ring spinning frame are a steel spindle rotating at...
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Textile Testing
Why Indigo Blue Defines Denim
The three coupled components of a ring spinning frame are a steel spindle rotating at...
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Textile Testing
Twist Multiplier: What TM Means and How to Calculate It
The three coupled components of a ring spinning frame are a steel spindle rotating at...
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More from this category
More specific processes, techniques, and topic deep-dives.
Textile Testing
Yarn Twist Direction: S-Twist vs Z-Twist Explained
The three coupled components of a ring spinning frame are a steel spindle rotating at...
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What are sustainable textiles?
The three coupled components of a ring spinning frame are a steel spindle rotating at...
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What is tear strength?
The three coupled components of a ring spinning frame are a steel spindle rotating at...
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What is tensile strength?
The three coupled components of a ring spinning frame are a steel spindle rotating at...
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What is GSM?
The three coupled components of a ring spinning frame are a steel spindle rotating at...
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Textile Testing Quality Standards
The three coupled components of a ring spinning frame are a steel spindle rotating at...
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Colorfastness to Wash: ISO 105 C06
The three coupled components of a ring spinning frame are a steel spindle rotating at...
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GSM Test: ISO 3801 Method
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most common textile test?
Colorfastness to washing (ISO 105-C06 / AATCC TM 61). Most-frequently-run because every garment that goes through laundry must not bleed.
What is the difference between AATCC and ISO?
AATCC is the American standard (TM 61, 8, 16, 135). ISO is the international standard. Most tests have equivalent versions; labs run whichever the buyer specifies.
How long does textile testing take?
Standard tests take 1-5 days. Colorfastness to light (ISO 105-B02) is the longest at 20-80 hours of xenon-arc exposure. A 10-15 test suite takes 5-10 business days.
What is a 1-5 gray scale for colorfastness?
A visual rating: 5 = no change, 4 = slight, 3 = noticeable, 2 = considerable, 1 = severe. Used in ISO 105 and AATCC TM. Commercial-grade fabric rates 4+ dry and wet.
What is the difference between Martindale and Wyzenbeek?
Both test abrasion. Martindale (ISO 12947) uses circular rubbing; Wyzenbeek (ASTM D4157) uses linear back-and-forth. Wyzenbeek results are roughly double Martindale for the same fabric. US uses Wyzenbeek; EU uses Martindale.
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