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Test Methods

Listed below are typical test methods performed in the Physical Testing Laboratory. If your method is not listed, or if you are interested in a method that is not a published standard, please call for assistance. It is possible that we can tailor a method to suit your needs. We would also be happy to discuss performance of test standards published by other organizations.

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  • ASTM D629 (Sec 9) – Moisture Regain (microwave drying system)
  • N/A – Video Microscopy (defect and construction analysis, digital imaging measurements)
  • ASTM D3937 – Crimp Frequency
  • AATCC TM 20 – Fiber Identification
  • N/A – Length and Nep Count of Cotton Fibers – AFIS method
  • ASTM D5332 – Length Distribution of Fibers up to 2.5″ – Peyer method

Vibromat ME

Equipment Description

Textechno Vibromat ME – Measures fiber linear density

Test Standards

ASTM D1577 – Linear Density of Textile Fiber: Option C- Vibroscope

Additional Information to Note

  • Fibers must be solid (cannot be hollow or bi-component)
  • Minimum fiber length: 1.75 in
  • Linear Density range: 0.5 to <20 denier

MTS Q-Test

Equipment Description

Constant Rate of Elongation (CRE) Tensile Tester- Extension Only; Fiber, Yarn, and Fabric Tensile and Elongation

  • Load cell capacities: 2 N, 5 lbs, 250 lbs, and 1000 lbs. 
  • Compression, puncture, or cyclic testing is not offered

Test Standards

  • ASTM D2612: Sliver Cohesion
  • ASTM D3822: Tensile Properties (single fiber)
  • ASTM D2256: Yarn Tensile Properties (single end)
  • ASTM D6797: Burst Strength (Ball Burst)
  • ASTM D1683: Seam Slippage
  • ASTM D2261: Tear Strength- Tongue Tear 
  • ASTM D5587: Tear Strength- Trapezoid
  • ASTM D5034: Tensile (Grab Test)
  • ASTM D5035: Tensile (Strip Test)
  • ASTM D3883: Standard Test Method for Yarn Crimp and Yarn Take-up in Woven Fabrics – Option A and C

Additional Information to Note

ASTM D2612: Observing the cohesion force required to separate the fibers is converted to cohesive tenacity based on the linear density

ASTM D3822: Measures the tensile properties of natural and man-made fibers of sufficient lengths to permit mounting test specimens 

  • This test is applicable to filament and staple yarns. 

ASTM D2256: Measures the breaking force, elongation of yarns, tenacity, initial modulus, breaking toughness, and time to break

  • Can test monofilament, multifilament, and spun yarns. 

ASTM D6797: Measures the bursting strength of woven and knitted textiles

  • Samples can be taken from rolls of fabric or from garments

ASTM D1683: Measures the sewn seam strength in woven fabrics by applying a force perpendicular to the sewn seams

ASTM D2261: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the tongue procedure using a CRE testing machine. 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5587: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the trapezoid procedure using a CRE testing machine 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5034: Determines the breaking strength and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Not recommended for glass fabrics or knitted fabrics

ASTM D5035: Determines the breaking force and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Ravel and cut strop test procedures available 
  • Not recommended for knitted fabrics or fabrics with high stretch. 

ASTM D3883: Determines the relationship between the length of a piece of fabric and the length of the yarn in the fabric by measurements of yarn crimp and yarn take-up

  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine

MTS Q-Test

Equipment Description

Constant Rate of Elongation (CRE) Tensile Tester- Extension Only; Fiber, Yarn, and Fabric Tensile & Elongation

  • Load cell capacities: 2 N, 5 lbs, 250 lbs, and 1000 lbs. 
  • Compression, puncture, or cyclic testing is not offered

Test Standards

  • ASTM D2612: Sliver Cohesion
  • ASTM D3822: Tensile Properties (single fiber)
  • ASTM D2256: Yarn Tensile Properties (single end)
  • ASTM D6797: Burst Strength (Ball Burst)
  • ASTM D1683: Seam Slippage
  • ASTM D2261: Tear Strength- Tongue Tear 
  • ASTM D5587: Tear Strength- Trapezoid
  • ASTM D5034: Tensile (Grab Test)
  • ASTM D5035: Tensile (Strip Test)
  • ASTM D3883: Standard Test Method for Yarn Crimp and Yarn Take-up in Woven Fabrics – Option A and C

Additional Information to Note

ASTM D2612: Observing the cohesion force required to separate the fibers is converted to cohesive tenacity based on the linear density

ASTM D3822: Measures the tensile properties of natural and man-made fibers of sufficient lengths to permit mounting test specimens 

  • This test is applicable to filament and staple yarns. 

ASTM D2256: Measures the breaking force, elongation of yarns, tenacity, initial modulus, breaking toughness, and time to break

  • Can test monofilament, multifilament, and spun yarns. 

ASTM D6797: Measures the bursting strength of woven and knitted textiles

  • Samples can be taken from rolls of fabric or from garments

ASTM D1683: Measures the sewn seam strength in woven fabrics by applying a force perpendicular to the sewn seams

ASTM D2261: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the tongue procedure using a CRE testing machine. 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5587: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the trapezoid procedure using a CRE testing machine 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5034: Determines the breaking strength and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Not recommended for glass fabrics or knitted fabrics

ASTM D5035: Determines the breaking force and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Ravel and cut strop test procedures available 
  • Not recommended for knitted fabrics or fabrics with high stretch. 

ASTM D3883: Determines the relationship between the length of a piece of fabric and the length of the yarn in the fabric by measurements of yarn crimp and yarn take-up

  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine
  • ASTM D1059 – Yarn Count (short lengths-for yarns raveled from fabrics)
  • ASTM D1907 – Yarn Count (skein method)

Uster Tester 5 (UT5)

Equipment Description

Capacitance testing equipment for measuring mass evenness and imperfections in staple yarn.  May also be used for measuring mass evenness of sliver and roving

Test Standard

ASTM D1425: Evenness of Textile Strands using Capacitance Testing Equipment

Additional Information to Note

  • Equipment for testing non-conductive, spun yarns only. Conductive yarns can only be tested for hairiness. Filament yarn testing of this nature requires a different and separate piece of equipment.
  • Mass Evenness variations for sliver and roving reported in %CV
  • Spun yarn results include: %CV, thick and thin places, neps, hairiness, and trash count
  • Yarn runs at 400 m/min for 2.5minutes, so samples need at least 1200 continuous meters to complete a test.
  • Typical Test Speeds:  Yarn – 400 m/min for 2.5 minutes delivering results over 1,000 meters of yarn. Sliver – 100m/min for 2.5 minutes, delivering results over 250 meters of sliver
  • Roving – 200 m/min for 2.5 minutes, delivering results over 500 meters of roving
  • ASTM D3108 – Yarn Coefficient of Friction (yarn to solid object)
  • ASTM D2259 – Skein Shrinkage (hot air or boiling water)

MTS Q-Test

Equipment Description

Constant Rate of Elongation (CRE) Tensile Tester- Extension Only; Fiber, Yarn, and Fabric Tensile and Elongation

  • Load cell capacities: 2 N, 5 lbs, 250 lbs, and 1000 lbs. 
  • Compression, puncture, or cyclic testing is not offered

Test Standards

  • ASTM D2612: Sliver Cohesion
  • ASTM D3822: Tensile Properties (single fiber)
  • ASTM D2256: Yarn Tensile Properties (single end)
  • ASTM D6797: Burst Strength (Ball Burst)
  • ASTM D1683: Seam Slippage
  • ASTM D2261: Tear Strength- Tongue Tear 
  • ASTM D5587: Tear Strength- Trapezoid
  • ASTM D5034: Tensile (Grab Test)
  • ASTM D5035: Tensile (Strip Test)
  • ASTM D3883: Standard Test Method for Yarn Crimp and Yarn Take-up in Woven Fabrics – Option A and C

Additional Information to Note

ASTM D2612: Observing the cohesion force required to separate the fibers is converted to cohesive tenacity based on the linear density

ASTM D3822: Measures the tensile properties of natural and man-made fibers of sufficient lengths to permit mounting test specimens 

  • This test is applicable to filament and staple yarns. 

ASTM D2256: Measures the breaking force, elongation of yarns, tenacity, initial modulus, breaking toughness, and time to break

  • Can test monofilament, multifilament, and spun yarns. 

ASTM D6797: Measures the bursting strength of woven and knitted textiles

  • Samples can be taken from rolls of fabric or from garments

ASTM D1683: Measures the sewn seam strength in woven fabrics by applying a force perpendicular to the sewn seams

ASTM D2261: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the tongue procedure using a CRE testing machine. 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5587: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the trapezoid procedure using a CRE testing machine 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5034: Determines the breaking strength and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Not recommended for glass fabrics or knitted fabrics

ASTM D5035: Determines the breaking force and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Ravel and cut strop test procedures available 
  • Not recommended for knitted fabrics or fabrics with high stretch. 

ASTM D3883: Determines the relationship between the length of a piece of fabric and the length of the yarn in the fabric by measurements of yarn crimp and yarn take-up

  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine
  • ASTM D1422 – Twist in Singles Yarn
  • ASTM D1423 – Twist in Plied Yarn
  • ASTM D3885 – Abrasion – Flex and Abrasion
  • ASTM D4157 – Abrasion – Oscillatory Cylinder (Wyzenbeek)

Maxi Martindale 1609 Abrasion and Pilling Tester

Equipment Description

Surface Abrasion and Pilling Tester – 9 positions 

Test Standards

ASTM D4966: Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics

ASTM D4970: Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics 

Additional Information to Note

ASTM D4966 Determines the abrasion resistance of textile fabrics.

ASTM D4970 Determines the resistance to formation of pills and other related surface changes on textile fabrics. 

  • More suitable for woven fabrics
  • ASTM D3884 – Abrasion – Rotary Platform (Taber)
  • AATCC TM 79 – Absorbency

Frazier Air Permeability

Equipment Description

Measures rate of air flow through materials 

Test Standard

ASTM D737: Air Permeability (Frazier)

Additional Information to Note

  • Measures the cubic feet per meter (CFM)
  • Two test radii 2.75 in and 1 in.

MTS Q-Test

Equipment Description

Constant Rate of Elongation (CRE) Tensile Tester- Extension Only; Fiber, Yarn, and Fabric Tensile and Elongation

  • Load cell capacities: 2 N, 5 lbs, 250 lbs, and 1000 lbs. 
  • Compression, puncture, or cyclic testing is not offered

Test Standards

  • ASTM D2612: Sliver Cohesion
  • ASTM D3822: Tensile Properties (single fiber)
  • ASTM D2256: Yarn Tensile Properties (single end)
  • ASTM D6797: Burst Strength (Ball Burst)
  • ASTM D1683: Seam Slippage
  • ASTM D2261: Tear Strength- Tongue Tear 
  • ASTM D5587: Tear Strength- Trapezoid
  • ASTM D5034: Tensile (Grab Test)
  • ASTM D5035: Tensile (Strip Test)
  • ASTM D3883: Standard Test Method for Yarn Crimp and Yarn Take-up in Woven Fabrics – Option A and C

Additional Information to Note

ASTM D2612: Observing the cohesion force required to separate the fibers is converted to cohesive tenacity based on the linear density

ASTM D3822: Measures the tensile properties of natural and man-made fibers of sufficient lengths to permit mounting test specimens 

  • This test is applicable to filament and staple yarns. 

ASTM D2256: Measures the breaking force, elongation of yarns, tenacity, initial modulus, breaking toughness, and time to break

  • Can test monofilament, multifilament, and spun yarns. 

ASTM D6797: Measures the bursting strength of woven and knitted textiles

  • Samples can be taken from rolls of fabric or from garments

ASTM D1683: Measures the sewn seam strength in woven fabrics by applying a force perpendicular to the sewn seams

ASTM D2261: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the tongue procedure using a CRE testing machine. 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5587: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the trapezoid procedure using a CRE testing machine 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5034: Determines the breaking strength and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Not recommended for glass fabrics or knitted fabrics

ASTM D5035: Determines the breaking force and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Ravel and cut strop test procedures available 
  • Not recommended for knitted fabrics or fabrics with high stretch. 

ASTM D3883: Determines the relationship between the length of a piece of fabric and the length of the yarn in the fabric by measurements of yarn crimp and yarn take-up

  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine
  • ASTM D3786 – Burst Strength – Hydraulic (Mullen)
  • ASTM D3786 – Burst Strength – Pneumatic (TruBurst)
  • AATCC EP 6 – Color Measurements

Fabric Evaluation Methods

Washer and Dryer 

Description

  • Used to evaluate the smoothness appearance of seams in fabric after repeated home laundering
  • Used to determine the retention of pressed-in creases in fabric after repeated home laundering
  • Determines the smoothness appearance of fabrics after repeated home laundering
  • Evaluation of fabrics to release an oily soil after exposure to home laundering
  • Determines the smoothness appearance of fabric, seams and pressed-in creases in garments and other textile products after subjection to home laundering procedure.

Test Standards

  • AATCC 88B: Smoothness of Seams in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 88C:  Retention of Creases in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 124: Smoothness Appearance of Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 130: Soil Release: Oily Stain Release Method
  • AATCC 143: Appearance of Apparel and Other Textile End Products after Repeated Home Laundering

Additional Information to Note

AATCC 88B
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 88B
  • Uses the AATCC Seam Smoothness Scale
AATCC 88C
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 88C
  • AATCC Crease Replicas are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 124
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 124.
  • AATCC  three-dimensional smoothness appearance replicas are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 130
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Two specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I of test method 130.
  • Two trained observers evaluate each specimen. Four total observations are averaged for the sample results..
  • AATCC  Stain Release Scales are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 143
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • For textile end product, select three items for testing.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 143.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen
  • The Seam Smoothness Scales are used as guides for observations
  • AATCC  three-dimensional smoothness appearance replicas are used as guides for observations
  • AATCC Crease Replicas are used as guides for observations

Perspiration Tester

Description

Measures resistance to water of dyed, printed or otherwise colored textile yarns and fabrics.

Test Standards

AATCC 107: Colorfastness to water

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC Perspiration Tester
  • Macbeth Spectral Light Box
  • AATCC 9 step chromatic transference scale is used as a guide for observations
  • AATCC gray scale for color change and gray scale for staining is used as a guide for observations.
  • A multi-fiber adjacent fabric is tested along with the specimen.
  • The specimen is 6×6 cm in size.

Wrinkle Tester

Description

Determine the appearance of textile fabrics after induced wrinkling.

Test Standards

AATCC 128: Wrinkle Recovery of Fabrics- Appearance Method

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC Wrinkle Tester
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three test specimens each a size of 6 x 11 in.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • AATCC three-dimensional wrinkle recovery replicas are used as a guide for observations

Impact penetration Tester Type 1

Description

  • Measures the resistance of fabrics to wetting by water. This is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a water-repellent finish.
  • Measures the resistance of fabrics to the penetration of water by impact and thus can be used to predict the probable resistance of fabric to rain penetration. This is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a water-repellent finish.

Test Standards

  • AATCC 22: Water Repellency- Spray Test
  • AATCC 42: Water Resistance- Impact Penetration Test

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC 22
    • AATCC Spray Tester
    • Three test specimens, each of size 7in. x 7 in.
    • A standard spray test grade is used as a guide for observations.
  • AATCC 42
    • Impact penetration tester (Type I).
    • Three test specimens, each of size 178mm x 330 mm
  • AATCC TM 96 – Dimensional Stability after Commercial Laundering
  • AATCC TM 150 – Dimensional Stability (garments)
  • AATCC TM 135 – Dimensional Stability (fabrics after home laundering)
  • ASTM D3775 – Ends and Picks Count of Woven Fabric
  • ASTM D3887 – Courses and Wales Count of Knitted Fabric
  • ASTM D3776 – Fabric Weight

Horizontal and Vertical Crockmeter

Description

Determines the amount of color transferred from the surface of colored textile materials and other dyed material to other rubbing surfaces

Test Standards

AATCC 8: Colorfastness to Crocking: Crocking Method

AATCC 116: Colorfastness to Crocking- Rotary Vertical Crockmeter Method

Additional Information to Note

AATCC 8: Colorfastness to Crocking: Crocking Method

  • Horizontal Crockmeter 
  • Macbeth Spectral Light Box
  • Two specimens are used; one for a dry test and the other for a wet test
  • Each specimen should be at least 50mm x 130 mm in size.  
  • AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale is used as a guide for observations. 
  • AATCC Gray scale for staining is used as a guide for observations.

AATCC 116: Colorfastness to Crocking- Rotary Vertical Crockmeter Method

  • Rotary Vertical Crockmeter
  • Macbeth Spectral Light Box
  • Two specimens are used; one for a dry test and the other for a wet test. Size must exceed the size of the crocking fingers such that it is in full contact with the specimen during the complete rotation of the finger. 
  • AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale is used as a guide for observations. 
  • AATCC Gray Scale is used as a guide for observations.

Horizontal and Vertical Crockmeter

Description

Determines the amount of color transferred from the surface of colored textile materials and other dyed material to other rubbing surfaces

Test Standards

AATCC 8: Colorfastness to Crocking: Crocking Method

AATCC 116: Colorfastness to Crocking- Rotary Vertical Crockmeter Method

Additional Information to Note

AATCC 8: Colorfastness to Crocking: Crocking Method

  • Horizontal Crockmeter 
  • Macbeth Spectral Light Box
  • Two specimens are used; one for a dry test and the other for a wet test
  • Each specimen should be at least 50mm x 130 mm in size.  
  • AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale is used as a guide for observations. 
  • AATCC Gray scale for staining is used as a guide for observations.

AATCC 116: Colorfastness to Crocking- Rotary Vertical Crockmeter Method

  • Rotary Vertical Crockmeter
  • Macbeth Spectral Light Box
  • Two specimens are used; one for a dry test and the other for a wet test. Size must exceed the size of the crocking fingers such that it is in full contact with the specimen during the complete rotation of the finger. 
  • AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale is used as a guide for observations. 
  • AATCC Gray Scale is used as a guide for observations.
  • AATCC TM 190 – Fastness to Home Laundering with Activated Oxygen Bleach: Accelerated
  • AATCC TM 61 – Fastness to Laundering (Accelerated)
  • AATCC TM 15 – Fastness to Perspiration
  • AATCC TM 172 – Fastness to Powdered Non-Chlorine Bleach in Home Laundering
  • AATCC TM 188 – Fastness to Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach in Home Laundering

Fabric Evaluation Methods

Washer and Dryer 

Description

  • Used to evaluate the smoothness appearance of seams in fabric after repeated home laundering
  • Used to determine the retention of pressed-in creases in fabric after repeated home laundering
  • Determines the smoothness appearance of fabrics after repeated home laundering
  • Evaluation of fabrics to release an oily soil after exposure to home laundering
  • Determines the smoothness appearance of fabric, seams and pressed-in creases in garments and other textile products after subjection to home laundering procedure.

Test Standards

  • AATCC 88B: Smoothness of Seams in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 88C:  Retention of Creases in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 124: Smoothness Appearance of Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 130: Soil Release: Oily Stain Release Method
  • AATCC 143: Appearance of Apparel and Other Textile End Products after Repeated Home Laundering

Additional Information to Note

AATCC 88B
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 88B
  • Uses the AATCC Seam Smoothness Scale
AATCC 88C
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 88C
  • AATCC Crease Replicas are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 124
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 124.
  • AATCC  three-dimensional smoothness appearance replicas are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 130
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Two specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I of test method 130.
  • Two trained observers evaluate each specimen. Four total observations are averaged for the sample results..
  • AATCC  Stain Release Scales are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 143
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • For textile end product, select three items for testing.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 143.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen
  • The Seam Smoothness Scales are used as guides for observations
  • AATCC  three-dimensional smoothness appearance replicas are used as guides for observations
  • AATCC Crease Replicas are used as guides for observations

Perspiration Tester

Description

Measures resistance to water of dyed, printed or otherwise colored textile yarns and fabrics.

Test Standards

AATCC 107: Colorfastness to water

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC Perspiration Tester
  • Macbeth Spectral Light Box
  • AATCC 9 step chromatic transference scale is used as a guide for observations
  • AATCC gray scale for color change and gray scale for staining is used as a guide for observations.
  • A multi-fiber adjacent fabric is tested along with the specimen.
  • The specimen is 6×6 cm in size.

Wrinkle Tester

Description

Determine the appearance of textile fabrics after induced wrinkling.

Test Standards

AATCC 128: Wrinkle Recovery of Fabrics- Appearance Method

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC Wrinkle Tester
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three test specimens each a size of 6 x 11 in.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • AATCC three-dimensional wrinkle recovery replicas are used as a guide for observations

Impact penetration Tester Type 1

Description

  • Measures the resistance of fabrics to wetting by water. This is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a water-repellent finish.
  • Measures the resistance of fabrics to the penetration of water by impact and thus can be used to predict the probable resistance of fabric to rain penetration. This is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a water-repellent finish.

Test Standards

  • AATCC 22: Water Repellency- Spray Test
  • AATCC 42: Water Resistance- Impact Penetration Test

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC 22
    • AATCC Spray Tester
    • Three test specimens, each of size 7in. x 7 in.
    • A standard spray test grade is used as a guide for observations.
  • AATCC 42
    • Impact penetration tester (Type I).
    • Three test specimens, each of size 178mm x 330 mm
  • ASTM D3511 – Pilling – Brush Method

Maxi Martindale 1609 Abrasion and Pilling Tester

Equipment Description

Surface Abrasion and Pilling Tester – 9 positions 

Test Standards

ASTM D4966: Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics

ASTM D4970: Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics 

Additional Information to Note

ASTM D4966 Determines the abrasion resistance of textile fabrics.

ASTM D4970 Determines the resistance to formation of pills and other related surface changes on textile fabrics. 

  • More suitable for woven fabrics
  • ASTM D3512 – Pilling – Random Tumble

MTS Q-Test

Equipment Description

Constant Rate of Elongation (CRE) Tensile Tester- Extension Only; Fiber, Yarn, and Fabric Tensile and Elongation

  • Load cell capacities: 2 N, 5 lbs, 250 lbs, and 1000 lbs. 
  • Compression, puncture, or cyclic testing is not offered

Test Standards

  • ASTM D2612: Sliver Cohesion
  • ASTM D3822: Tensile Properties (single fiber)
  • ASTM D2256: Yarn Tensile Properties (single end)
  • ASTM D6797: Burst Strength (Ball Burst)
  • ASTM D1683: Seam Slippage
  • ASTM D2261: Tear Strength- Tongue Tear 
  • ASTM D5587: Tear Strength- Trapezoid
  • ASTM D5034: Tensile (Grab Test)
  • ASTM D5035: Tensile (Strip Test)
  • ASTM D3883: Standard Test Method for Yarn Crimp and Yarn Take-up in Woven Fabrics – Option A and C

Additional Information to Note

ASTM D2612: Observing the cohesion force required to separate the fibers is converted to cohesive tenacity based on the linear density

ASTM D3822: Measures the tensile properties of natural and man-made fibers of sufficient lengths to permit mounting test specimens 

  • This test is applicable to filament and staple yarns. 

ASTM D2256: Measures the breaking force, elongation of yarns, tenacity, initial modulus, breaking toughness, and time to break

  • Can test monofilament, multifilament, and spun yarns. 

ASTM D6797: Measures the bursting strength of woven and knitted textiles

  • Samples can be taken from rolls of fabric or from garments

ASTM D1683: Measures the sewn seam strength in woven fabrics by applying a force perpendicular to the sewn seams

ASTM D2261: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the tongue procedure using a CRE testing machine. 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5587: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the trapezoid procedure using a CRE testing machine 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5034: Determines the breaking strength and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Not recommended for glass fabrics or knitted fabrics

ASTM D5035: Determines the breaking force and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Ravel and cut strop test procedures available 
  • Not recommended for knitted fabrics or fabrics with high stretch. 

ASTM D3883: Determines the relationship between the length of a piece of fabric and the length of the yarn in the fabric by measurements of yarn crimp and yarn take-up

  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extensio

Fabric Evaluation Methods

Washer and Dryer 

Description

  • Used to evaluate the smoothness appearance of seams in fabric after repeated home laundering
  • Used to determine the retention of pressed-in creases in fabric after repeated home laundering
  • Determines the smoothness appearance of fabrics after repeated home laundering
  • Evaluation of fabrics to release an oily soil after exposure to home laundering
  • Determines the smoothness appearance of fabric, seams and pressed-in creases in garments and other textile products after subjection to home laundering procedure.

Test Standards

  • AATCC 88B: Smoothness of Seams in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 88C:  Retention of Creases in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 124: Smoothness Appearance of Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 130: Soil Release: Oily Stain Release Method
  • AATCC 143: Appearance of Apparel and Other Textile End Products after Repeated Home Laundering

Additional Information to Note

AATCC 88B
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 88B
  • Uses the AATCC Seam Smoothness Scale
AATCC 88C
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 88C
  • AATCC Crease Replicas are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 124
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 124.
  • AATCC  three-dimensional smoothness appearance replicas are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 130
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Two specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I of test method 130.
  • Two trained observers evaluate each specimen. Four total observations are averaged for the sample results..
  • AATCC  Stain Release Scales are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 143
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • For textile end product, select three items for testing.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 143.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen
  • The Seam Smoothness Scales are used as guides for observations
  • AATCC  three-dimensional smoothness appearance replicas are used as guides for observations
  • AATCC Crease Replicas are used as guides for observations

Perspiration Tester

Description

Measures resistance to water of dyed, printed or otherwise colored textile yarns and fabrics.

Test Standards

AATCC 107: Colorfastness to water

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC Perspiration Tester
  • Macbeth Spectral Light Box
  • AATCC 9 step chromatic transference scale is used as a guide for observations
  • AATCC gray scale for color change and gray scale for staining is used as a guide for observations.
  • A multi-fiber adjacent fabric is tested along with the specimen.
  • The specimen is 6×6 cm in size.

Wrinkle Tester

Description

Determine the appearance of textile fabrics after induced wrinkling.

Test Standards

AATCC 128: Wrinkle Recovery of Fabrics- Appearance Method

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC Wrinkle Tester
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three test specimens each a size of 6 x 11 in.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • AATCC three-dimensional wrinkle recovery replicas are used as a guide for observations

Impact penetration Tester Type 1

Description

  • Measures the resistance of fabrics to wetting by water. This is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a water-repellent finish.
  • Measures the resistance of fabrics to the penetration of water by impact and thus can be used to predict the probable resistance of fabric to rain penetration. This is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a water-repellent finish.

Test Standards

  • AATCC 22: Water Repellency- Spray Test
  • AATCC 42: Water Resistance- Impact Penetration Test

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC 22
    • AATCC Spray Tester
    • Three test specimens, each of size 7in. x 7 in.
    • A standard spray test grade is used as a guide for observations.
  • AATCC 42
    • Impact penetration tester (Type I).
    • Three test specimens, each of size 178mm x 330 mm
  • AATCC TM 179 – Skewness Change from Home Laundering

Fabric Evaluation Methods

Washer and Dryer 

Description

  • Used to evaluate the smoothness appearance of seams in fabric after repeated home laundering
  • Used to determine the retention of pressed-in creases in fabric after repeated home laundering
  • Determines the smoothness appearance of fabrics after repeated home laundering
  • Evaluation of fabrics to release an oily soil after exposure to home laundering
  • Determines the smoothness appearance of fabric, seams and pressed-in creases in garments and other textile products after subjection to home laundering procedure.

Test Standards

  • AATCC 88B: Smoothness of Seams in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 88C:  Retention of Creases in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 124: Smoothness Appearance of Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 130: Soil Release: Oily Stain Release Method
  • AATCC 143: Appearance of Apparel and Other Textile End Products after Repeated Home Laundering

Additional Information to Note

AATCC 88B
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 88B
  • Uses the AATCC Seam Smoothness Scale
AATCC 88C
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 88C
  • AATCC Crease Replicas are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 124
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 124.
  • AATCC  three-dimensional smoothness appearance replicas are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 130
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Two specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I of test method 130.
  • Two trained observers evaluate each specimen. Four total observations are averaged for the sample results..
  • AATCC  Stain Release Scales are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 143
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • For textile end product, select three items for testing.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 143.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen
  • The Seam Smoothness Scales are used as guides for observations
  • AATCC  three-dimensional smoothness appearance replicas are used as guides for observations
  • AATCC Crease Replicas are used as guides for observations

Perspiration Tester

Description

Measures resistance to water of dyed, printed or otherwise colored textile yarns and fabrics.

Test Standards

AATCC 107: Colorfastness to water

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC Perspiration Tester
  • Macbeth Spectral Light Box
  • AATCC 9 step chromatic transference scale is used as a guide for observations
  • AATCC gray scale for color change and gray scale for staining is used as a guide for observations.
  • A multi-fiber adjacent fabric is tested along with the specimen.
  • The specimen is 6×6 cm in size.

Wrinkle Tester

Description

Determine the appearance of textile fabrics after induced wrinkling.

Test Standards

AATCC 128: Wrinkle Recovery of Fabrics- Appearance Method

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC Wrinkle Tester
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three test specimens each a size of 6 x 11 in.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • AATCC three-dimensional wrinkle recovery replicas are used as a guide for observations

Impact penetration Tester Type 1

Description

  • Measures the resistance of fabrics to wetting by water. This is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a water-repellent finish.
  • Measures the resistance of fabrics to the penetration of water by impact and thus can be used to predict the probable resistance of fabric to rain penetration. This is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a water-repellent finish.

Test Standards

  • AATCC 22: Water Repellency- Spray Test
  • AATCC 42: Water Resistance- Impact Penetration Test

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC 22
    • AATCC Spray Tester
    • Three test specimens, each of size 7in. x 7 in.
    • A standard spray test grade is used as a guide for observations.
  • AATCC 42
    • Impact penetration tester (Type I).
    • Three test specimens, each of size 178mm x 330 mm
  • ASTM D5362 – Snag Resistance (Bean Bag)
  • ASTM D3939 – Snag Resistance (Mace)

Fabric Evaluation Methods

Washer and Dryer 

Description

  • Used to evaluate the smoothness appearance of seams in fabric after repeated home laundering
  • Used to determine the retention of pressed-in creases in fabric after repeated home laundering
  • Determines the smoothness appearance of fabrics after repeated home laundering
  • Evaluation of fabrics to release an oily soil after exposure to home laundering
  • Determines the smoothness appearance of fabric, seams and pressed-in creases in garments and other textile products after subjection to home laundering procedure.

Test Standards

  • AATCC 88B: Smoothness of Seams in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 88C:  Retention of Creases in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 124: Smoothness Appearance of Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 130: Soil Release: Oily Stain Release Method
  • AATCC 143: Appearance of Apparel and Other Textile End Products after Repeated Home Laundering

Additional Information to Note

AATCC 88B
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 88B
  • Uses the AATCC Seam Smoothness Scale
AATCC 88C
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 88C
  • AATCC Crease Replicas are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 124
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 124.
  • AATCC  three-dimensional smoothness appearance replicas are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 130
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Two specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I of test method 130.
  • Two trained observers evaluate each specimen. Four total observations are averaged for the sample results..
  • AATCC  Stain Release Scales are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 143
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • For textile end product, select three items for testing.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 143.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen
  • The Seam Smoothness Scales are used as guides for observations
  • AATCC  three-dimensional smoothness appearance replicas are used as guides for observations
  • AATCC Crease Replicas are used as guides for observations

Perspiration Tester

Description

Measures resistance to water of dyed, printed or otherwise colored textile yarns and fabrics.

Test Standards

AATCC 107: Colorfastness to water

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC Perspiration Tester
  • Macbeth Spectral Light Box
  • AATCC 9 step chromatic transference scale is used as a guide for observations
  • AATCC gray scale for color change and gray scale for staining is used as a guide for observations.
  • A multi-fiber adjacent fabric is tested along with the specimen.
  • The specimen is 6×6 cm in size.

Wrinkle Tester

Description

Determine the appearance of textile fabrics after induced wrinkling.

Test Standards

AATCC 128: Wrinkle Recovery of Fabrics- Appearance Method

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC Wrinkle Tester
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three test specimens each a size of 6 x 11 in.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • AATCC three-dimensional wrinkle recovery replicas are used as a guide for observations

Impact penetration Tester Type 1

Description

  • Measures the resistance of fabrics to wetting by water. This is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a water-repellent finish.
  • Measures the resistance of fabrics to the penetration of water by impact and thus can be used to predict the probable resistance of fabric to rain penetration. This is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a water-repellent finish.

Test Standards

  • AATCC 22: Water Repellency- Spray Test
  • AATCC 42: Water Resistance- Impact Penetration Test

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC 22
    • AATCC Spray Tester
    • Three test specimens, each of size 7in. x 7 in.
    • A standard spray test grade is used as a guide for observations.
  • AATCC 42
    • Impact penetration tester (Type I).
    • Three test specimens, each of size 178mm x 330 mm
  • ASTM D1388 – Stiffness – Cantilever Bend
  • ASTM D4032 – Stiffness – Circular Bend
  • BS 5058:1973 – Stiffness – Cusick Drape
  • ASTM D1424 – Tear Strength – Elmendorf

MTS Q-Test

Equipment Description

Constant Rate of Elongation (CRE) Tensile Tester- Extension Only; Fiber, Yarn, and Fabric Tensile and Elongation

  • Load cell capacities: 2 N, 5 lbs, 250 lbs, and 1000 lbs. 
  • Compression, puncture, or cyclic testing is not offered

Test Standards

  • ASTM D2612: Sliver Cohesion
  • ASTM D3822: Tensile Properties (single fiber)
  • ASTM D2256: Yarn Tensile Properties (single end)
  • ASTM D6797: Burst Strength (Ball Burst)
  • ASTM D1683: Seam Slippage
  • ASTM D2261: Tear Strength- Tongue Tear 
  • ASTM D5587: Tear Strength- Trapezoid
  • ASTM D5034: Tensile (Grab Test)
  • ASTM D5035: Tensile (Strip Test)
  • ASTM D3883: Standard Test Method for Yarn Crimp and Yarn Take-up in Woven Fabrics – Option A and C

Additional Information to Note

ASTM D2612: Observing the cohesion force required to separate the fibers is converted to cohesive tenacity based on the linear density

ASTM D3822: Measures the tensile properties of natural and man-made fibers of sufficient lengths to permit mounting test specimens 

  • This test is applicable to filament and staple yarns. 

ASTM D2256: Measures the breaking force, elongation of yarns, tenacity, initial modulus, breaking toughness, and time to break

  • Can test monofilament, multifilament, and spun yarns. 

ASTM D6797: Measures the bursting strength of woven and knitted textiles

  • Samples can be taken from rolls of fabric or from garments

ASTM D1683: Measures the sewn seam strength in woven fabrics by applying a force perpendicular to the sewn seams

ASTM D2261: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the tongue procedure using a CRE testing machine. 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5587: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the trapezoid procedure using a CRE testing machine 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5034: Determines the breaking strength and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Not recommended for glass fabrics or knitted fabrics

ASTM D5035: Determines the breaking force and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Ravel and cut strop test procedures available 
  • Not recommended for knitted fabrics or fabrics with high stretch. 

ASTM D3883: Determines the relationship between the length of a piece of fabric and the length of the yarn in the fabric by measurements of yarn crimp and yarn take-up

  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine
  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine
  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine
  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine

MTS Q-Test

Equipment Description

Constant Rate of Elongation (CRE) Tensile Tester- Extension Only; Fiber, Yarn, and Fabric Tensile and Elongation

  • Load cell capacities: 2 N, 5 lbs, 250 lbs, and 1000 lbs. 
  • Compression, puncture, or cyclic testing is not offered

Test Standards

  • ASTM D2612: Sliver Cohesion
  • ASTM D3822: Tensile Properties (single fiber)
  • ASTM D2256: Yarn Tensile Properties (single end)
  • ASTM D6797: Burst Strength (Ball Burst)
  • ASTM D1683: Seam Slippage
  • ASTM D2261: Tear Strength- Tongue Tear 
  • ASTM D5587: Tear Strength- Trapezoid
  • ASTM D5034: Tensile (Grab Test)
  • ASTM D5035: Tensile (Strip Test)
  • ASTM D3883: Standard Test Method for Yarn Crimp and Yarn Take-up in Woven Fabrics – Option A and C

Additional Information to Note

ASTM D2612: Observing the cohesion force required to separate the fibers is converted to cohesive tenacity based on the linear density

ASTM D3822: Measures the tensile properties of natural and man-made fibers of sufficient lengths to permit mounting test specimens 

  • This test is applicable to filament and staple yarns. 

ASTM D2256: Measures the breaking force, elongation of yarns, tenacity, initial modulus, breaking toughness, and time to break

  • Can test monofilament, multifilament, and spun yarns. 

ASTM D6797: Measures the bursting strength of woven and knitted textiles

  • Samples can be taken from rolls of fabric or from garments

ASTM D1683: Measures the sewn seam strength in woven fabrics by applying a force perpendicular to the sewn seams

ASTM D2261: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the tongue procedure using a CRE testing machine. 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5587: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the trapezoid procedure using a CRE testing machine 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5034: Determines the breaking strength and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Not recommended for glass fabrics or knitted fabrics

ASTM D5035: Determines the breaking force and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Ravel and cut strop test procedures available 
  • Not recommended for knitted fabrics or fabrics with high stretch. 

ASTM D3883: Determines the relationship between the length of a piece of fabric and the length of the yarn in the fabric by measurements of yarn crimp and yarn take-up

  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine
  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine
  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine
  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine

MTS Q-Test

Equipment Description

Constant Rate of Elongation (CRE) Tensile Tester- Extension Only; Fiber, Yarn, and Fabric Tensile and Elongation

  • Load cell capacities: 2 N, 5 lbs, 250 lbs, and 1000 lbs. 
  • Compression, puncture, or cyclic testing is not offered

Test Standards

  • ASTM D2612: Sliver Cohesion
  • ASTM D3822: Tensile Properties (single fiber)
  • ASTM D2256: Yarn Tensile Properties (single end)
  • ASTM D6797: Burst Strength (Ball Burst)
  • ASTM D1683: Seam Slippage
  • ASTM D2261: Tear Strength- Tongue Tear 
  • ASTM D5587: Tear Strength- Trapezoid
  • ASTM D5034: Tensile (Grab Test)
  • ASTM D5035: Tensile (Strip Test)
  • ASTM D3883: Standard Test Method for Yarn Crimp and Yarn Take-up in Woven Fabrics – Option A and C

Additional Information to Note

ASTM D2612: Observing the cohesion force required to separate the fibers is converted to cohesive tenacity based on the linear density

ASTM D3822: Measures the tensile properties of natural and man-made fibers of sufficient lengths to permit mounting test specimens 

  • This test is applicable to filament and staple yarns. 

ASTM D2256: Measures the breaking force, elongation of yarns, tenacity, initial modulus, breaking toughness, and time to break

  • Can test monofilament, multifilament, and spun yarns. 

ASTM D6797: Measures the bursting strength of woven and knitted textiles

  • Samples can be taken from rolls of fabric or from garments

ASTM D1683: Measures the sewn seam strength in woven fabrics by applying a force perpendicular to the sewn seams

ASTM D2261: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the tongue procedure using a CRE testing machine. 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5587: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the trapezoid procedure using a CRE testing machine 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5034: Determines the breaking strength and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Not recommended for glass fabrics or knitted fabrics

ASTM D5035: Determines the breaking force and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Ravel and cut strop test procedures available 
  • Not recommended for knitted fabrics or fabrics with high stretch. 

ASTM D3883: Determines the relationship between the length of a piece of fabric and the length of the yarn in the fabric by measurements of yarn crimp and yarn take-up

  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine
  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine
  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine
  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine

MTS Q-Test

Equipment Description

Constant Rate of Elongation (CRE) Tensile Tester- Extension Only; Fiber, Yarn, and Fabric Tensile and Elongation

  • Load cell capacities: 2 N, 5 lbs, 250 lbs, and 1000 lbs. 
  • Compression, puncture, or cyclic testing is not offered

Test Standards

  • ASTM D2612: Sliver Cohesion
  • ASTM D3822: Tensile Properties (single fiber)
  • ASTM D2256: Yarn Tensile Properties (single end)
  • ASTM D6797: Burst Strength (Ball Burst)
  • ASTM D1683: Seam Slippage
  • ASTM D2261: Tear Strength- Tongue Tear 
  • ASTM D5587: Tear Strength- Trapezoid
  • ASTM D5034: Tensile (Grab Test)
  • ASTM D5035: Tensile (Strip Test)
  • ASTM D3883: Standard Test Method for Yarn Crimp and Yarn Take-up in Woven Fabrics – Option A and C

Additional Information to Note

ASTM D2612: Observing the cohesion force required to separate the fibers is converted to cohesive tenacity based on the linear density

ASTM D3822: Measures the tensile properties of natural and man-made fibers of sufficient lengths to permit mounting test specimens 

  • This test is applicable to filament and staple yarns. 

ASTM D2256: Measures the breaking force, elongation of yarns, tenacity, initial modulus, breaking toughness, and time to break

  • Can test monofilament, multifilament, and spun yarns. 

ASTM D6797: Measures the bursting strength of woven and knitted textiles

  • Samples can be taken from rolls of fabric or from garments

ASTM D1683: Measures the sewn seam strength in woven fabrics by applying a force perpendicular to the sewn seams

ASTM D2261: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the tongue procedure using a CRE testing machine. 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5587: Measures the tearing strength of textile fabrics by the trapezoid procedure using a CRE testing machine 

  • Does not give the force required to initiate the tear. 

ASTM D5034: Determines the breaking strength and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Not recommended for glass fabrics or knitted fabrics

ASTM D5035: Determines the breaking force and elongation of most textile fabrics

  • Ravel and cut strop test procedures available 
  • Not recommended for knitted fabrics or fabrics with high stretch. 

ASTM D3883: Determines the relationship between the length of a piece of fabric and the length of the yarn in the fabric by measurements of yarn crimp and yarn take-up

  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine
  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine
  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine
  • Only applies to woven fabrics
  • Option A is by hand 
  • Option C is by extension machine
  • ASTM D1777 – Thickness

Fabric Evaluation Methods

Washer and Dryer 

Description

  • Used to evaluate the smoothness appearance of seams in fabric after repeated home laundering
  • Used to determine the retention of pressed-in creases in fabric after repeated home laundering
  • Determines the smoothness appearance of fabrics after repeated home laundering
  • Evaluation of fabrics to release an oily soil after exposure to home laundering
  • Determines the smoothness appearance of fabric, seams and pressed-in creases in garments and other textile products after subjection to home laundering procedure.

Test Standards

  • AATCC 88B: Smoothness of Seams in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 88C:  Retention of Creases in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 124: Smoothness Appearance of Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 130: Soil Release: Oily Stain Release Method
  • AATCC 143: Appearance of Apparel and Other Textile End Products after Repeated Home Laundering

Additional Information to Note

AATCC 88B
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 88B
  • Uses the AATCC Seam Smoothness Scale
AATCC 88C
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 88C
  • AATCC Crease Replicas are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 124
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 124.
  • AATCC  three-dimensional smoothness appearance replicas are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 130
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Two specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I of test method 130.
  • Two trained observers evaluate each specimen. Four total observations are averaged for the sample results..
  • AATCC  Stain Release Scales are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 143
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • For textile end product, select three items for testing.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 143.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen
  • The Seam Smoothness Scales are used as guides for observations
  • AATCC  three-dimensional smoothness appearance replicas are used as guides for observations
  • AATCC Crease Replicas are used as guides for observations

Perspiration Tester

Description

Measures resistance to water of dyed, printed or otherwise colored textile yarns and fabrics.

Test Standards

AATCC 107: Colorfastness to water

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC Perspiration Tester
  • Macbeth Spectral Light Box
  • AATCC 9 step chromatic transference scale is used as a guide for observations
  • AATCC gray scale for color change and gray scale for staining is used as a guide for observations.
  • A multi-fiber adjacent fabric is tested along with the specimen.
  • The specimen is 6×6 cm in size.

Wrinkle Tester

Description

Determine the appearance of textile fabrics after induced wrinkling.

Test Standards

AATCC 128: Wrinkle Recovery of Fabrics- Appearance Method

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC Wrinkle Tester
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three test specimens each a size of 6 x 11 in.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • AATCC three-dimensional wrinkle recovery replicas are used as a guide for observations

Impact penetration Tester Type 1

Description

  • Measures the resistance of fabrics to wetting by water. This is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a water-repellent finish.
  • Measures the resistance of fabrics to the penetration of water by impact and thus can be used to predict the probable resistance of fabric to rain penetration. This is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a water-repellent finish.

Test Standards

  • AATCC 22: Water Repellency- Spray Test
  • AATCC 42: Water Resistance- Impact Penetration Test

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC 22
    • AATCC Spray Tester
    • Three test specimens, each of size 7in. x 7 in.
    • A standard spray test grade is used as a guide for observations.
  • AATCC 42
    • Impact penetration tester (Type I).
    • Three test specimens, each of size 178mm x 330 mm
  • AATCC TM 127 – Water Resistance (Hydrostatic – Suter tester) (Option 1)
  • AATCC TM 110 – Whiteness Index Measurements

Fabric Evaluation Methods

Washer and Dryer 

Description

  • Used to evaluate the smoothness appearance of seams in fabric after repeated home laundering
  • Used to determine the retention of pressed-in creases in fabric after repeated home laundering
  • Determines the smoothness appearance of fabrics after repeated home laundering
  • Evaluation of fabrics to release an oily soil after exposure to home laundering
  • Determines the smoothness appearance of fabric, seams and pressed-in creases in garments and other textile products after subjection to home laundering procedure.

Test Standards

  • AATCC 88B: Smoothness of Seams in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 88C:  Retention of Creases in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 124: Smoothness Appearance of Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
  • AATCC 130: Soil Release: Oily Stain Release Method
  • AATCC 143: Appearance of Apparel and Other Textile End Products after Repeated Home Laundering

Additional Information to Note

AATCC 88B
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 88B
  • Uses the AATCC Seam Smoothness Scale
AATCC 88C
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 88C
  • AATCC Crease Replicas are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 124
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 124.
  • AATCC  three-dimensional smoothness appearance replicas are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 130
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Two specimens per sample are needed for this test method.
  • Each specimen should be 15 x 15 inches in  size.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I of test method 130.
  • Two trained observers evaluate each specimen. Four total observations are averaged for the sample results..
  • AATCC  Stain Release Scales are used as guides for observations.
AATCC 143
  • Uses an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • For textile end product, select three items for testing.
  • Clients need to specify wash and dry parameters based on Table I-IV of test method 143.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen
  • The Seam Smoothness Scales are used as guides for observations
  • AATCC  three-dimensional smoothness appearance replicas are used as guides for observations
  • AATCC Crease Replicas are used as guides for observations

Perspiration Tester

Description

Measures resistance to water of dyed, printed or otherwise colored textile yarns and fabrics.

Test Standards

AATCC 107: Colorfastness to water

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC Perspiration Tester
  • Macbeth Spectral Light Box
  • AATCC 9 step chromatic transference scale is used as a guide for observations
  • AATCC gray scale for color change and gray scale for staining is used as a guide for observations.
  • A multi-fiber adjacent fabric is tested along with the specimen.
  • The specimen is 6×6 cm in size.

Wrinkle Tester

Description

Determine the appearance of textile fabrics after induced wrinkling.

Test Standards

AATCC 128: Wrinkle Recovery of Fabrics- Appearance Method

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC Wrinkle Tester
  • Fabric Evaluation viewing apparatus
  • Three test specimens each a size of 6 x 11 in.
  • Three trained observers evaluate each specimen. Nine total observations are averaged for the sample results.
  • AATCC three-dimensional wrinkle recovery replicas are used as a guide for observations

Impact penetration Tester Type 1

Description

  • Measures the resistance of fabrics to wetting by water. This is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a water-repellent finish.
  • Measures the resistance of fabrics to the penetration of water by impact and thus can be used to predict the probable resistance of fabric to rain penetration. This is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a water-repellent finish.

Test Standards

  • AATCC 22: Water Repellency- Spray Test
  • AATCC 42: Water Resistance- Impact Penetration Test

Additional Information to Note

  • AATCC 22
    • AATCC Spray Tester
    • Three test specimens, each of size 7in. x 7 in.
    • A standard spray test grade is used as a guide for observations.
  • AATCC 42
    • Impact penetration tester (Type I).
    • Three test specimens, each of size 178mm x 330 mm
  • ASTM D1059 – Yarn Count (Short lengths-for yarns raveled from fabrics)