| TEST DESCRIPTION | METHOD |
|---|
Abrasion
| Flex and Abrasion (Stoll) | ASTM D3885 |
| Inflated Diaphragm (Stoll) | ASTM D3886 |
| Martindale | ASTM D4966/SATRA TM 31 |
| Taber | ASTM D3389/D3884 |
Pilling
| Martindale | ASTM D4970 |
| Random Tumble | ASTM D3512 |
| TEST DESCRIPTION | METHOD |
|---|
| Antibacterial Finish Assessment, Qualitative | AATCC 147 |
| Antibacterial Finish Assessment, Quantitative | AATCC 100/ASTM E2149 |
| Antifungal Activity | AATCC 30 |
| Resistance to Fungi | ASTM G21 |
| Resistance of Materials to Pink Staining Organism | ASTM E1428 |
| TEST DESCRIPTION | METHOD |
|---|---|
| Bleach (Chlorine) | AATCC 61/Clorox Method |
| Bleach (Non-Chlorine) | AATCC 172/Clorox Method |
| Burnt Gas Fumes | AATCC 23 |
| Crocking (Flat or Rotary) | AATCC 8/116 |
| Dry Heat (Excluding Pressing) | AATCC 117 |
| Dye Transfer in Storage | AATCC 163 |
| Hot Pressing | AATCC 133 |
| Laundering | AATCC 61/135/150 |
| Light | AATCC 16, ASTM G153/G154 |
| Perspiration (Acid and/or Alkaline) | AATCC 15, FTM 191A-5680 |
| Water (Bleed Resistance) | AATCC 107 |
| Water (Chlorinated Pool) | AATCC 162 |
| Water (Sea) | AATCC 106 |
| Phenolic Yellowing | James H. Heals Phenolic Yellowing Test |
| TEST DESCRIPTION | METHOD |
|---|---|
| Thread/Stitch Count | Microscopic Analysis |
| Thickness | ASTM D1777 |
| Thread Count | ASTM D3775/D3887 |
| Weave Identification | Visual and/or Microscopic Analysis |
| Weight | ASTM D3776 |
| Width | ASTM D3774 |
| TEST DESCRIPTION | METHOD |
|---|
| Automotive Trim Materials | FMVSS 302 |
| Cloth (Vertical) | ASTM D6413/F1358, FTM 191A-5903 |
| NFPA | Consult Lab |
| TEST DESCRIPTION | METHOD |
|---|
| Fabric Drying Time | AATCC 199/Military methods |
| Moisture Vapor Transmission | ASTM E96 Procedures A, B, BW |
| Wicking | AATCC 197, Military method, PTL 1130 |
| TEST DESCRIPTION | METHOD |
|---|
Absorption
| Oil | Consult Lab |
| Terry Fabrics | ASTM D4772 |
| Water | AATCC 79, PTL 1090 |
Repellency
| Oil | AATCC 118 |
| Water-Dynamic Tumble Jar | AATCC 70 |
| Water-Spray Test | AATCC 22 |
Resistance
| Hydrostatic Pressure (High and Low) | AATCC 127, ASTM D751 |
| Impact Penetration | AATCC 42 |
| Rain Test | AATCC 35, US Customs |
| TEST DESCRIPTION | METHOD |
|---|
| Air Permeability | ASTM D737, FTM 191-5450 |
| Blocking | ASTM D751, FTM 191A-5872 |
| Coefficient of Friction (Static & Kinetic) | ASTM D1894 |
| Component Testing-Buttons, Clasps, other-strength, corrosion, impact etc. | ASTM and PTL Methods |
| Hook & Loop Fastener (Peel & Shear) | ASTM D5170/5169 |
| Odor | SAE J1351, Consult Lab |
Resistance to Low Temperature (to - 40° F)
| Impact | ASTM D1790 |
| Mandrel Bend | ASTM D751 |
| Roller Method | ASTM D751 |
Stiffness
| Cantilever Drape Flex | ASTM D1388/D5732 |
| Thermal Protective Performance | ASTM F1060 |
| Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF Rating) | AATCC 183 |
| Wrinkle Recovery | AATCC 128 |
| TEST DESCRIPTION | METHOD |
|---|
| Adhesion | ATM D751 |
Bursting Strength
| Ball | ASTM D751/D3787/D6797 |
| Mullen (Hydraulic Diaphragm) | ASTM D751/D3786 |
| Puncture Resistance | ASTM D751/D4833, FTM 101C-2065.1 |
| Seam Strength | ASTM D1683 |
| Snap Strength | ASTM D4846 |
Stretch and Elongation
| Stretch Elastic Fabrics | ASTM D4964/D5278 |
| Stretch and Recovery | ASTM D2594/D3107 |
Tear Strength
| Elmendorf | ASTM D751/D1424 |
| Tongue | ASTM D751/D2261 |
| Trapezoid | ASTM D751/D4533/D5587/D5733 |
| Tensile Strength and/or Elongation | ASTM D751/D882//D5034/D5035 |
| Zipper Strength | ASTM Methods, SFA Methods |
| TEST DESCRIPTION | METHOD |
|---|
Direct Glue Wallcoverings
| Colorfastness to Light | AATCC 16, Option 3 |
| Crocking - Wet & Dry | AATCC 8 |
Drapery
| Colorfastness to Light | AATCC 16, Option 3 |
| Crocking - Wet & Dry | AATCC8/116 |
| Flammability | NFPA 701 Test 1 |
Upholstery
Abrasion - General Contract & Heavy Duty |
|
| Martindale | ASTM D4966 |
| Wyzenbeek | ASTM D4157 |
| Colorfastness to Light | AATCC 16, Option 3 |
| Crocking - Wet & Dry | AATCC 8 |
| Flammability | CAL 117, Section E |
| Physical Properties - Tensile Strength | ASTM D5034 |
Wrapped Panels and Upholstered Walls
| Colorfastness to Light | AATCC 16, Option 3 |
| Crocking - Wet & Dry | AATCC 8 |
| Physical Properties - Tensile Strength | ASTM D5034 |
| TEST DESCRIPTION | METHOD |
|---|
Abrasion Resistance
| Taber | CFFA 1b/200b |
| Wyzenbeek | CFFA 1a/200a |
| Accelerated Light Aging | CFFA 2a.1/2a.2/2b.2 |
| Adhesion of Coating to Fabric | CFFA 3 |
| Bacterial Resistance | CFFA 300 |
| Blocking | CFFA 4/201 |
Cold Cracking / Impact Resistance
| Impact | CFFA 23 |
| Mandrel Method | CFFA 6b |
| Roller Method | CFFA 6a |
| Crocking Resistance - Wet & Dry | CFFA 7a/7b |
| Density - Specific Gravity | CFFA 21 |
Dimensions
| Mass | CFFA 220/700 |
| Thickness | CFFA 220/700 |
| Weight - Backing | CFFA 20 |
| Weight - Fabric | CFFA 20 |
| Width | CFFA 220/700 |
| Flammability | Consult Lab |
| Flex Resistance | CFFA 10 |
| Hydrolytic Stability | CFFA 11 |
| Lacquer / Varnish Lifting | CFFA 12 |
| Moisture Vapor Transmission | CFFA 19 |
| Oil Resistance | CFFA 13 |
| Seam Strength - Tack Tear | CFFA 14 |
| Shrinkage | CFFA 140 |
| Soapy Water Extraction | CFFA 25 |
| Stretch and Set | CFFA 15 |
Tear Strength
| Elmendorf | CFFA 16a/26 |
| Tongue | CFFA 16b |
| Trapezoid | CFFA 16c |
| Tensile Strength & Elongation | CFFA 17/27 |
| Volatility | CFFA 18/270 |