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specific testing procedures.
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Abrasion Tests
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| Test Description |
Method |
| Accelerotor |
AATCC 93 |
| Flex Abrasion (Stoll) |
ASTM D3885/FS191A TM5300 |
| Frosting (Flat Abrasion) |
AATCC 119/120 |
| Inflated Diaphragm (Stoll) |
ASTM D3886/FS191A TM5302 |
| Martindale Abrasion |
ASTM D4966 |
| Oscillatory Cylinder (Wyzenbeek) |
ASTM D3597/D4157 |
| Pilling |
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Elastomeric Method |
ASTM D3514 |
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Random Tumble Method |
ASTM D3512 |
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Brush Method |
ASTM D3511 |
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Martindale Method |
ASTM D4970 |
| Pile Retention of Corduroy Fabrics |
ASTM D4685 |
| Rotary Platform (Taber) |
ASTM D3884/FS191A TM5306 |
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Colorfastness
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| Test Description |
Method |
| Burnt Gas Fumes |
AATCC 23 |
| Chlorine and Nonchlorine Bleach |
AATCC 61/TexTesT |
| Color Measurement, Instrumental |
ASTM E 1164 |
| Crocking |
AATCC 8 |
| Drycleaning |
Commercial |
| Dye Transfer in Storage |
AATCC 163 |
| Frosting (Flat Abrasion) |
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| Emery Method |
AATCC 120 |
| Screen Wire Method |
AATCC 119/FS 191A TM 5303 |
| Heat |
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| Dry (excluding pressing) |
AATCC 117 |
| Hot Pressing |
AATCC 133/FS 191A TM 5640 |
| Laundering |
AATCC 61/FS 191A TM 5610 |
| Light * |
AATCC 16A/16E |
| Carbon Arc or Xenon Arc |
ASTM G23/G26 |
| QUV |
ASTM G 154 |
| Sunshine Arc |
FS 191A TM 5804 |
| Perspiration |
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| Acid |
AATCC 15/FS 191A TM 5680 |
| Acid & Alkaline |
FS 191A TM 5680 |
| Water |
AATCC 107 |
| Water (chlorinated pool) |
AATCC 162 |
| Water (sea) |
AATCC 106 |
| Water Spotting |
AATCC 104 |
| Whiteness/Yellowness Index |
ASTM E 313/D 1925 |
| * Weathering also available |
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Construction and Composition Analysis
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| Test Description |
Method |
| Chlorine Retention (Strength) |
AATCC 92/114 |
| Filament Count |
TexTesT Method |
| Free Formaldehyde |
AATCC 112 |
| Mercerization Barium Activity No. |
AATCC 89 |
| Moisture Regain/Content |
ASTM D 2654 |
| pH, Water Extract |
AATCC 81 |
| Presence of: |
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| Chlorine |
TexTesT Method |
| Formaldehyde Resin |
TexTesT Method |
| Iron |
AATCC 94 |
| Labile Sulfur |
FS 191A TM 2020 |
| PVA |
TexTesT Method |
| Starch |
TexTesT Method |
| Skew and Bow |
ASTM D 3882 |
| Thickness |
ASTM D 1777 |
| Thread Count |
ASTM D 3775/3887; |
| Plain Weaves, Simple Knits |
FS 191A TM 5050 |
Fancies, Pile Fabrics, High
Counts |
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| Twist Per Inch |
ASTM D 1422/1423; |
| Singles or Ply |
FS 191A TM 4050/4052/4054 |
| Ply and Singles |
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| Weaving Crimp |
ASTM D 3883 |
| Weave Type |
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| Weight |
ASTM D 3776; |
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FS 191A TM 5040/5041 |
| Width |
ASTM D 3774/FS 191A TM 5020 |
| Yarn Size |
ASTM D 1059/FS 191A TM 4021 |
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Extractions
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| Test Description |
Method |
| Ash Content |
AATCC 78/FS 191A TM 2611 |
| Extractions |
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| Alcohol |
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| Chloroform |
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| Water |
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| Acid |
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| Enzyme |
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| Fluidity (Cellulose) |
AATCC 82 |
| Tube Elution (Fiber Finish) |
Fiber Ind. Method |
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Fiber Identification and Composition
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| Test Description |
Method |
| Fiber Identification (Qualitative) |
AATCC 20; ASTM D 276 |
| Fiber Composition (Quantitative) |
AATCC 20A; ASTM D 629 |
| Synthetic Fibers |
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Cellulosic Fibers
(Cotton, Linen, Ramie) |
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Specialty Hair Fibers
(Angora, Camel,
Cashmere, Mohair) |
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Flammability
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| Test Description |
Method |
| Wearing Apparel |
CPSC 16 CFR 1610 |
| Blankets |
ASTM D 4151 |
| Children's Sleepwear |
CPSC 16 CFR 1615/1616 |
| Fabric |
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Prototype Seams or
Production Testing |
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50 Washings |
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| Cloth |
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| Vertical |
ASTM D 6413 |
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FS 191A TM 5903 |
| Textiles and Films |
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| Test 1 |
NFPA 701 - 2004 |
| Test 2 |
NFPA 701 - 2004 |
| State of CA Fire Marshall |
Title 19, Section 1237.1 |
| Curtains, Drapery, Upholstery |
City of Boston Fire Test IX-1 |
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State of MA 527 CMR 21.00 |
| Upholstery Fabric |
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| State of California |
Bulletin 117, Section E |
| BIFMA Fabric Screening |
BIFMA X5.7-1991 |
| BIFMA Cigarette Ignition |
BIFMA X5.7-1991 |
| UFAC Fabric Classification |
Cigarette |
| Upholstery Fabric |
NFPA 260, 4-1 |
| Tenting Materials |
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| Floor |
CPAI-84 (1995), Sec.
5 |
| Wall |
CPAI-84 (1995), Sec.
6 |
| Automotive Interior Materials |
DOT FMVSS 302 |
| Mattress Tickings |
16 CFR 1632 |
| Carpets |
16 CFR 1630/1631 |
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Geotextile/Geosynthetic Materials
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| Test Description |
Method |
| Abrasion Resistance |
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Abrasion, Taber |
ASTM D 3884 |
| (1st 3000 Cycles) |
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| Construction and Composition Analysis |
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| Density/Specific Gravity |
ASTM D 792 |
| Hardness, Durometer |
ASTM D 2240 |
| Mass per Unit Area |
ASTM D 3776 |
| Mass per Unit Area |
ASTM D 5261 |
| Thickness |
ASTM D 374 |
| Thickness |
ASTM D 751 |
| Thickness |
ASTM D 1593 |
| Thickness |
ASTM D 1777 |
| Extractions |
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| Volatile Loss (Carbon) |
ASTM D 1203 |
| Performance |
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| Dimensional Stability |
ASTM D 1204 |
| Hydrostatic Resistance |
ASTM D 751 |
| Low Temperature Bend Test |
ASTM D 2136 |
| Low Temperature Brittleness |
ASTM D 1790 |
| UV Exposure |
ASTM G 154 |
| Watervapor Transmission |
ASTM E 96 |
| Strength and Elongation |
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| Adhesion of Plies |
ASTM D 413 |
| Adhesion, Shear |
ASTM D 816 |
| Seams, Field (Peel/Shear) |
ASTM D 4437 |
| Seams, Factory (Peel/Shear) |
ASTM D 4545 |
| Seams, Strength |
ASTM D 751 |
| Strength, Grab |
ASTM D 751 |
| Strength, Grab |
ASTM D 4632 |
| Strength, Grab w/Elongation |
ASTM D 4632 |
| Strength, Mullen Burst |
ASTM D 3786 |
| Tear, Tongue Method |
ASTM D 751 |
| Tear, Tongue Method |
ASTM D 5735 |
| Tear, Trapezoidal Method |
ASTM D 4533 |
| Tensile, Strip |
ASTM D 882 |
| Tensile, Strip w/Elongation |
ASTM D 882 |
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Laundering and Dry Cleaning
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| Test Description |
Method |
| Dimensional Changes |
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| Fabrics or Garments |
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Home Machine or Hand
Wash |
AATCC 135/150 |
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Drycleaning |
Commercial |
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Commercial Wash |
AATCC 96/Commercial |
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Laundering |
FS 191A TM 5550/5556 |
Home Machine or Hand
Wash |
AATCC 150 |
| Smoothness Appearance |
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| Fabrics |
AATCC 124 |
| Garments |
AATCC 143 |
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Non-Wovens
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| Test Description |
Method |
| Absorption |
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Liquid Absorbency Time,
Capacity, |
EDANA 10.4-02 |
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and Wicking Rate |
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| Abrasion Resistance |
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Inflated Diaphragm |
ASTM D 3886 |
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Flexing & Abrasion |
ASTM D 3885 |
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Oscillatory Cylinder |
ASTM D 4157 |
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Rotary Platform |
ASTM D 3884 |
| Bursting Strength (Diaphragm) |
ASTM D 3786 |
| Permeability |
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Air Permeability (Frazier) |
ASTM D 737 |
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Water Vapor Transmission |
ASTM E96 |
| Repellency |
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Surface Wetting Spray Test |
AATCC 22 |
Penetration by Water (Rain
Test) |
AATCC 35 |
Penetration by Water (Impact
Test) |
AATCC 42 |
Penetration by Water
(Hydrostatic Test) |
AATCC 127 |
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Penetration by Alcohol |
3M |
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Penetration by Oil |
AATCC 118 |
| Stiffness |
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Cantilever |
ASTM D 5732 |
| Tear Strength |
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Elmendorf |
ASTM D 5734 |
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Trapezoid |
ASTM D 5733 |
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Tongue |
ASTM D 5735 |
| Tensile Strength |
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Grab |
ASTM D 5034 |
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Seam Strength |
ASTM D 1683 |
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Strip |
ASTM D 5035 |
| Thickness |
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Nonwovens |
ASTM D 5729 |
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Highloft Nonwovens |
ASTM D 5736 |
| Weight |
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Per Unit Area |
ASTM D 6242 |
| Friction |
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Static and Kinetic |
ASTM D 1894 |
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Performance Tests
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| Test Description |
Method |
| Air Permeability |
ASTM D 737 |
| Blocking |
FS 191A TM 5872 |
| Buttons/Pins |
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Corrosion |
TexTesT Method |
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Pressing |
TexTesT Method |
| Chlorine Retention (Strength Loss) |
AATCC 92 |
| Color
Measurement, Instrumental |
AATCC Evaluation Procedure #6 |
| Crease Recovery Angle |
AATCC 66/FS 191A TM 5212 |
| Dimensional Stability, Upholstery |
ASTM D 3597 |
| Formaldehyde Odor |
AATCC 112 |
| Melting Point |
ASTM D 276/FS 191A TM 1534 |
| Needle Cutting |
ASTM D 1908/FS 191A TM 5400 |
| Oven Aging |
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| Resistance to Low
Temperature |
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Roller Test |
FS 191A TM 5874 |
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Bend Test |
ASTM D 751/D 2136 |
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Impact Test |
ASTM D 1790 |
| Soil Release |
AATCC 130 |
| Stain Removal Performance |
ASTM D 4265 |
| Stiffness Tests |
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Cantilever (Drape) |
ASTM D 1388/FS 191A TM 5206 |
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Clark |
FS 191A TM 5204 |
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Tinius Olsen |
FS 191A TM 5202 |
| Whiteness/Yellowness Index |
ASTM E 313/D 1925 |
| Wrinkle Recovery |
AATCC 128 |
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Strength and Elongation
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| Test Description |
Method |
| Adhesion |
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Coating, Adhesive Method |
FS 191A TM 5970 |
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Coating, Peel Method |
ASTM D 751/FS 191A TM 5950 |
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Rubber Compounds |
ASTM D 122/D 4393 |
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Seams |
FS 191A TM 5960 |
| Breaking Strength |
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Grab |
ASTM D 5034/FS 191A TM 5100 |
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Cut Strip |
ASTM D 5035/FS 191A TM 5102 |
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Ravel Strip |
ASTM D 5035 |
| Elongation |
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With Breaking Strength |
ASTM D 5034/D 5035 |
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Upholstery |
JIFSC 10.0 |
| Bursting Strength |
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Diaphragm Method (Mullen) |
ASTM D 3786/FS 191A TM 5122 |
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Ball Burst |
ASTM D 3787/FS 191A TM 5120 |
| Seam Bursting Strength (Knits) |
ASTM D 3940 |
| Seam Breaking Strength (Woven) |
ASTM D 1683 |
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TexTesT Sewn Seam |
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Seam in Garment or
Presewn Seam |
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| Seam Slippage |
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TexTesT Sewn Seam |
ASTM D 434/D 4034 |
Seam in Garment or
Presewn Seam |
ASTM D 434 |
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Dynamic Fatigue |
ASTM D 4033 |
| Small Parts Test |
16 CFR 1500 |
| Snap Strength Test |
ASTM D 4846 |
| Stretch & Recovery |
ASTM D 2594/D 3107 |
| Stretch & Set |
SAE J 855 |
| Tear Resistance |
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Elmendorf Method |
ASTM D 1424/FS 191A TM 5132 |
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Tongue Method |
ASTM D 2261/FS 191A TM 5134 |
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Trapezoid Method |
ASTM D 1117, Sec. 14 |
| Zipper Strength |
ASTM D 2061 |
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Water and Oil Resistance/Absorbency
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| Test Description |
Method |
| Absorbency of Terry Fabrics |
ASTM D 4772 |
| Water Absorption |
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Absorbency Time/Capacity/Wicking
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ASTM D 1117 |
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Drop Test |
AATCC 79 |
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Dynamic Absorption |
AATCC 70/FS 191A TM 5500 |
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Static Absorption |
FS 191A TM 5502 |
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Wicking |
SAE J 913 |
Weirich's Absorbency
(Wicking) |
TT049.034 |
| Water Repellency: Spray Test |
AATCC 22/FS 191A TM 5526 |
| Water Resistance |
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| Hydrostatic Pressure |
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Mullen Tester |
ASTM D 751/FS 191A TM 5512 |
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Rising Column |
AATCC 127/FS 191A TM 5514 |
| Impact Penetration |
AATCC 42/FS 191A TM 5522 |
| Rain Test |
AATCC 35/FS 191A TM 5524 |
| Water Permeability |
FS 191A TM 5516 |
| Waterproofing |
ASTM D 3393 |
| Oil Repellency |
AATCC 118 |
| Water Vapor Transmission |
ASTM E 96 |
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Yarn and Fibers Tests
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| Test Description |
Method |
| Breaking Strength & Elongation |
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Single Strand Method
Instron Machine |
ASTM D 2256 |
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Thread, Single Strand |
ASTM D 204 |
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Thread, Single Strand & Loop |
ASTM D 204 |
| Skein Method |
ASTM D 1578/FS 191A TM 4104 |
| Fiber Crimp/Frequency |
ASTM D 3937 |
| Fiber Length |
ASTM D 5103 |
| Fineness of Wool/Grade |
ASTM D 3991/D 3992 |
| Filament Count |
TexTesT Method |
| Melting Point |
ASTM D 276/FS 191A TM 1534 |
| Moisture Regain/Content |
ASTM D 2654 |
| Shrinkage |
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Yarn |
ASTM D 2259 |
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Thread |
ASTM D 204 |
| Twist Per Inch |
ASTM D 1422/D 1423; |
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FS 191A TM 4050/4052/4054 |
| Yarn Size (Count, Denier, etc.) |
ASTM D 1907/FS 191A TM 4021 |
| Yield, yds/lb. |
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Toy testing
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| Test Description |
Method |
| Evaluation
according to CPSC |
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| Engineering Test Manual |
16 CFR |
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Part
1500.48 (sharp points) |
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Part
1500.49 (sharp edge) |
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Part
1500.50, .51, .52, .53 (use & abuse) |
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Part
1500 (small parts) |
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(12 samples required) |
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| Flammability |
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Candle Test |
16 CFR 1500.44 |
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Textile Fabrics |
16 CFR 1610 |
| Requirements for Pacifiers |
16 CFR 1511 |
| Requirements for Rattles |
16 CFR 1510 |
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(12 samples required) |
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