Colorfastness is the property of a dye or print that enables it to retain its depth and shade through the wear life of a product. Standard tests follow the 5streak protocol using all test micro. May 25, 2015 142 tm 1002004 aatcc technical manual2010 developed in 1961 by aatcc commit tee ra31. Aatcc 762000 electrical surface resistivity of fabrics. Aatcc 127 hydrostatic pressure test sgsips testing. The pdf version offers the added convenience of a search function and hyperlinks among crossreferenced methods. Aatcc 124 2011 appearance of fabrics after repeated home laundering american association of textile chemists and colorists 2011 4 pages. Aatcc test method 1832014 transmittance or blocking of. Aatccthe american association of textile chemists and coloristsis a 501c6 notforprofit professional association that provides test method development, quality control materials, educational development, and networking for textile and apparel professionals throughout the world. Can also be used to study effects of a cleaning process on antimicrobial resistance of carpets. The test methods in the aatcc technical manual are subject to revision at any time by the. Call for quotation there is a 4 6 week lead time to ship this product. This test method is used to detect the presence of a fluorochemical finish, or other compounds capable of imparting a low energy surface, on all types of fabrics, by evaluating the fabrics resistance to wetting by a selected series of liquid hydrocarbons of different surface tensions. Listed below are typical test methods performed in the physical testing laboratory.
Aatcc wrinkle recovery tester is used for determining a fabrics ability to recover. This is a 24 hour qualitative agar platebased assay for the evaluation of antibacterial activity of diffusable antimicrobial agents on treated textile materials. The aatcc 100 test method is the most commonly chosen test and has become the industry standard for antimicrobial fabric performance in the united states. News release for immediate release inaugural aatcc student chapter faculty advisor award research triangle park, nc, usa, may 11, 2020in recognition of her active leadership, participation, and support of the central michigan university aatcc student chapter, usha chowdhary was chosen as the first recipient of the aatcc student chapter faculty advisor award. Aatcc 174 antimicrobial activity assessment of new carpets scope this test method is designed to determine the antimicrobial activity of carpet materials. In addition, this textile exam microscope has a high definition microscope camera and hd monitor for viewing live images and capturing and saving images as. Aatcc test method 152002 colorfastness to perspiration 1. Aatcc 5 dimensional changes in automatic home laundering is a method used to determine dimensional changes using a home washing machine. Baixe no formato docx, pdf, txt ou leia online no scribd. Test method aatcc 20a is a quantitative fiber analysis test. To evaluate smoothness in the appearance of flat fabric and seams, and pressed crease retention after laundering. Aatcc 174 antimicrobial activity in carpet materials. The textile examination microscope shown at left was created to meet all standards required by method aatcc 20 and aatcc 20a. This test method is applicable for resistivity measurements generally above 10 7.
The drying rate of fabric demonstrates the overall effectiveness of sweat removal by evaporation. Any washable fabric woven, knitted or nonwoven may be evaluated for smoothness appearance using this method. Shape distortion aatcc 179, aatcc 5, 150, 158 lab to rate. The aatcc 30 method, titled antifungal activity, assessment on textile materials. Mildew and rot resistance of textile materials is designed to determine how susceptible textile materials cloth, gauze, or similar object are to mildew and fungal growth and evaluate the efficacy of the fungicides applied to the selected materials. Aatcc m12, aatcc style guide for writing test methods. Aatcc technical manual american association of textile chemists and colorists aatcc on. Aatcc 116 colorfastness to crocking, rotary vertical crockmeter method. Most backordered items can be rushed in from the publisher in as little as 24 hours. Aatcc 127 measures the resistance of fabrics to the liquid penetration of water by impact under constant and increasing hydrostatic pressure spray impact 20cm aami level 3 water resistance. Standard test methods for quantitative analysis of textiles1. American association of textile chemists and colorists aatcc page count. Aatcc 8 colorfastness to crocking is designed to determine the amount of color transferred from the surface of colored textile materials to other surfaces by rubbing. The wash parameters outlined in aatcc 5 are commonly used to cite preconditioning methods in.
Customized aatcc testing methods laboratory services over 20 years of experience in performing microbialmicrobiology testing services. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Aatcc 147 parallel streak methodvantibacterial activity. Aatcc garment wet processing technical manual by committee ra104 garment wet processing technology of the american association of textile chemists and colorists and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is applicable to dyed, printed or otherwise colored textile fibers, yarns and fabrics of all kinds and to the testing of dyestuffs as applied to textiles. Aatcc 762000 electrical surface resistivity of fabrics covers test methods for the measurement of surface resistivity of various woven fabrics.
Impact penetration aatcc 42 water resistance hydrostatic pressure aatcc 27 aatcc 42 measures the resistance of fabrics to the. To evaluate smoothness in the appearance of flat fabric and seams. Kct3104 oil repellency kit for aatcc test method 118 consists of. American association of textile chemists and colorists. Aatcc 1692009 weather resistance of textiles xenon lamp. The wash parameters outlined in aatcc 5 are commonly used to cite preconditioning methods in many flame resistant clothing specifications. Astm d3995 14 standard performance specification for men. Several washing and drying procedures provide standard parameters to represent common home care options.
Sdl atlas thoroughly tests all multifiber to ensure conformity and consistency from batch to batch to provide our customers with the utmost con. Aatcc 127 hydrostatic pressure test measures the resistance of a fabric to the penetration of water under hydrostatic pressure. Aatcc technical manual2000 an aqueous detergent solution and nor mally including rinsing, extracting and drying. Upf results calculated with either spectrum do not differ signi. Appearance of durable press fabrics after repeated. The two purposes of this antimicrobial test method aatcc 30 are to determine the susceptibility of the textile materials to mildew and rot and to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of fungicides on textile materials. The american association of textile chemists and colorists aatcc develop the test. American association of textile chemists and colorists 1976 asin. Appearance of durable press fabrics after repeated home laundering. Referenced documents purchase separately the documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard aatcc methods. By order of the executive director office of the federal register washington, d. China textile press 2017 aatcc technical manual supplementary volume of 92 volumes.
Standard test methods for quantitative analysis of textiles1 this standard is issued under the. At a given time, organisms are extracted with the help of a diluted and plated neutralizer medium. En 7581 and aatcc 183 uses a solar spectrum measured in albuquerque whereas asnzs 4399 uses a solar spectrum measured in melbourne. Quick dry and fast wicking functions are key features of moisture management fabric. On passing this test, the product can be labelled as tested by airmid healthgroup to aatcc 100 in support of any claim relating to the test and data received. Challenge microorganisms are used from fresh cultures. Volume 83, 2008 aatcc technical manual aatcc takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted i. Aatcc evaluation procedure 5, subjective evaluation of fabric hand define objective properties that affect or define the comfort of a garment and find cost effective and efficient ways of measuring these properties. Aatcc viewing board aatcc vb complimenting this, verivides textile testing equipment enables quality control technologists to assess and evaluate surface appearance. It is applicable to textiles made from all fibers in the form of yarn or fabric whether dyed, printed or otherwise colored. Appearance of durable press fabrics after repeated home laundering name of standards organization. Smoothness appearance of fabrics after repeated home laundering. Aatcc 124 smoothness appearance of fabrics after repeated home laundering.
Visual assessment descriptive terms and terminology. This test is performed with treated and nontreated samples of the test material. En 7581 and aatcc 183 provide for reporting of measurements made when the fabrics are wet andor stretched. Water resistance depends on the repellency of the fibers and yarns, as well as the fabric construction. Test methods zeis textiles extension nc state university.
Yarn spinners, knitters, weavers, dyersfinishers, converters, and retailers with. It is said that as a result of interest among the members of the american association of textile chemists and colorists aatcc in uv protection of fabrics. Aatccamerican association of textile chemist and colorists. Textile exam microscopes for aatcc 20 and aatcc 20a methods. Appearance of fabrics after repeated home laundering. Aatcc 124 2018 is intended to determine the smoothness appearance of fabrics after being subjected to home laundering procedures.
In accordance with aatcc 100 test procedure, 1 ml of test organism suspension at about,000 cfuml is inoculated to the test sample. This manual is one of many steps atlas material testing. Aatcc 124 2018 is intended to determine the smoothness appearance of fabrics after being. Durable press rating 5 washes apparel aatcc d143 creases 3. Aatcc tm124, smoothness appearance of fabrics after home laundering. Below, you will find a summary of the aatcc 100 test method, along with some of its strengths and weaknesses. If your method is not listed, or if you are interested in a method that is not a published standard, please call for assistance. Determine the correlation between these objective properties and the subjective or personal evaluation of comfort. The water may be applied from above or below the test specimen. News release for immediate release inaugural aatcc student chapter faculty advisor award research triangle park, nc, usa, may 11, 2020in recognition of her active leadership, participation, and support of the central michigan university aatcc student chapter, usha chowdhary was chosen as the first recipient of the aatcc student chapter faculty advisor. It is applicable to all types of fabrics, including those treated with a water resistant or water repellent finish. Aatcc crockmeter method partly equivalent to iso 105x12 2016 aatcc 123 technical manual aatcc technical manual 2016 aatcc 0 124 technical manual aatcc technical manual 2015 aatcc 0 125 23 colorfastness to burnt gas fumes technically equivalent to iso 105g02 2015 aatcc 0. Most of the highenergy solar radiation is stopped by earths atmosphere. Aatcc 30 antifungal assessment and mildew resistance test.
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