Laboratory Apparatus and Materials

Test method & No. Apparatus and MaterialsColor fastness to

WashingISO 105

CO6(C2S)

1. Gyrowash (James Heal), Suitable mechanical device consisting water bath containing a rotatable shaft, 40rpm.

2. Stainless steel container, 550 + 50ml.3. Non-corrodible stainless steel ball, 6mm dia.4. Multifiber DW & adjacent fabrics.5. ECE phosphate reference detergent.6. Sodium perborate. 7. Electrical balance.8. Grey scale for assessing color change & staining.

Color fastness to Rubbing

ISO 105 X 12

1. Crock meter, consisting of: A circular rubbing surface finger measuring 16mm in diameter exerting a downward force of 9N when moving back and forth along a straight line track of 100mm on the specimen.

2. Cotton rubbing fabric: The rubbing fabric shall comply with ISO 105-F section F09 the fabric

3. Balance accurate to 0.01g.4. Grey Scales Staining.5. Color Matching Cabinet.6. For Wet Rubbing only Distilled / Deionised Grade 3 Water

Color fastness to Water

ISO 105 EO1

1. Perspirometer (ISO)2. Acrylic plate (60 x 115 x 1.5) mm.3. Oven, 37 + 20c.4. Flat bottom dish.5. Multifiber DW & adjacent fabrics.6. Grey scale for assessing color change & staining.

Length of woven Fabric

ASTM D 3773

1. Flat Horizontal Surface, at least 3 m (3 yd) long and having a width equal to or greater than the widest fabric to be measured.

2. Length-Measuring Device, metal rule or steel tape, 1 m (1 yd) minimum length graduated in 1 mm (1⁄16 in.) unit

3. Pins, suitable for use as markers.Width of woven

FabricASTM D 3774

1. Measuring device, metre (yard) stick or steel tape having 1-mm (1⁄16-in.) graduations and a length that is greater than the width of fabric to be measured.

Thickness of Textile MaterialsASTM D 1777

1. Thickness Gauge2. Automatic Microprocessor Data Gathering Systems, optional.3. Spring Force or Compression Test Apparatus, may be substituted

for the dead-weight-type thickness gauge providing they meet the specified conditions

4. Cutting Dies or Templates, to cut specimens having minimum dimensions at least 20 % greater than any dimension of the presser

Yarn numberASTM D 1059

1. Twist Tester2. Length Measuring Device3. Razor-Edge Craft Knife, or Sharp Pointed Scissors or Equivalent.4. Tensioning Weights, accurate to 1 part in 100.5. Balance6. Dissecting Needle, Scribe, or Stylus, (hereafter needle).7. Auxiliary Equipment for Raveling Tricot Fabric:7.1 Metal Clamps7.2 Sharp Pointed Scissors.7.3 Tweezers.7.4 Magnifying Glass, 3 to 53, preferably equipped with light8. Masking Tape.9. Test (or Specimen) Board

Count of woven fabric

ASTM D 3775

1. Use any suitable device, such as pick glass, rule and pointer, microfilm reader, or projection equipment.

2. Use a scale graduated in mm (1⁄16 in.) to measure the width of the fabric test specimen to be raveled for a count of yarns.

Count of knit fabric

ASTM D 3887

1. Use any suitable magnifying and counting device (such as pick glass, rule and pointer, microfilm reader, or projection equipment).

Fabric weight (GSM)

ASTM D 3776

1. Scale, with a capacity and sensitivity sufficient to weigh the full piece, roll, bolt, or cut units to within 60.1 % of their gross mass. The accuracy of the scale should be certified by a recognized authority.

2. Balance, having a capacity and sensitivity to weigh within 60.1 % of the mass of the specimens being tested.

3. Cutting Die, either square or round with an area of at least 13 cm2Dimensional

Changes of Fabrics after Home Laundering

AATCC 135

1. Automatic washing machine (Whirlpool,Miele, Electrolux) 2. Automatic tumble dryer (Whirlpool, Miele, Electrolux)3. Conditioning/drying racks with pull-out screens4. Facilities for drip drying and line drying.5. 1993 AATCC Standard Reference Detergent 6. Ballast of 920 × 920 mm (36 × 36 in.) hemmed pieces of bleached

cotton sheeting (Wash load ballast type 1) 7. Indelible ink marking pen for use with suitable rule, tape, marking

Measuring devices:7.1 Tape or rule marked in millimeters, eighths or tenths of an inch.7.2 Shrinkage template marked directly in percent dimensional change 7.3 Scale with at least 5.0 kg (10.0 lb) capacity.

Dimensional Changes of

Garments after Home Laundering

AATCC 150

1. Automatic washing machine (Whirlpool,Miele, Electrolux)2. Automatic tumble dryer (Whirlpool, Miele, Electrolux)3. Conditioning/drying racks with pullout screens4. Facilities for drip drying and line drying.5. 1993 AATCC Standard Reference Detergent6. Ballast of 920 × 920 ± 30 mm (36 × 36 ± 1 in.) hemmed pieces of

bleached cotton sheeting (Wash load ballast type 1)7. Indelible ink marking pen for use with suitable rule, tape, marking

template8. Measuring devices.8.1 Tape or rule marked in millimeters, eighths or tenths of an inch.8.2 Tape or ruled template marked directly in % dimensional change9. Balance with at least 5.0 kg (10.0 lb) capacity.

Smoothness of Seams in Fabrics

after Repeated Home Laundering

AATCC 88B

1. Automatic washing machine (Whirlpool, Miele, Electrolux)2. Automatic tumble dryer (Whirlpool, Miele, Electrolux)3. Drip dry and line dry facilities.4. 1993 AATCC Standard Reference Detergent or 2003 AATCC

Standard Reference Liquid Detergent5. Ballast of 92 × 92 ± 3 cm (36 × 36 ± 1 in.) hemmed pieces of

bleached cotton sheeting (Wash load ballast type 1) 6. Lighting and evaluation area in an otherwise darkened room using

the overhead lighting arrangement. It has been the experience of many observers that light reflected from the side walls near the viewing board can interfere with the rating results. It is recommended that the side walls be painted matte black (85° gloss less than 5 units) or that blackout curtains be mounted on both sides of the viewing board to eliminate the reflective interference.

7. Standard AATCC Photographic Seam Smoothness Replicas prepared for rating single- and double-needle seams.

8. Steam or dry iron with appropriate fabric temperature settings.9. Scale with at least 5 kg or 10 lb capacity.

Retention of Creases in Fabrics

after Repeated Home Laundering

AATCC 88C

1. Automatic washing machine (Whirlpool,Miele, Electrolux)2. Automatic tumble dryer (Whirlpool,Miele, Electrolux)3. Drip dry and line dry facilities.4. 1993 AATCC Standard Reference Detergent or 2003 AATCC

Standard Reference Liquid Detergent5. Ballast of 92 × 92 ± 3 cm (36 × 36 ± 1 in.) hemmed pieces of

bleached cotton sheeting (Wash load ballast type 1) 6. Lighting and evaluation area in an otherwise darkened room using

the overhead lighting arrangement It has been the experience of many observers that light reflected from the side walls near the viewing board can interfere with the rating results. It is recommended that the side walls be painted matte black (85° gloss less than 5 units) or that blackout curtains be mounted on both sides of the viewing board to eliminate the reflective interference.

7. A 500-watt DXC (RFL-2) flood lamp with reflector and light

shield, positioned for evaluating crease retention.8. Standard AATCC Three-Dimensional Crease Replicas, set of five9. Steam or dry iron with appropriate fabric temperature settings.10. Scale with at least 5 kg or 10 lb capacity.

Smoothness Appearance(FABRIC)

AATCC 124

1. Automatic washing machine(Whirlpool, Miele, Electrolux)2. Automatic tumble dryer (Whirlpool, Miele, Electrolux)3. Drip dry and line dry facilities.4. Detergents.5. 1993 AATCC Standard Reference Detergent, powder or 2003

Standard Reference Detergent, liquid 6. Ballast of 92 × 92 ± 3 cm (36 × 36 ± 1 in.) hemmed pieces of

bleached cotton sheeting (Wash load ballast type 1)7. Lighting and evaluation area in an otherwise darkened room using

the overhead lighting arrangement. It has been the experience of many observers that light reflected from the side walls near the viewing board can interfere with the rating results. It is recommended that the side walls are painted matte black (85° gloss less than 5 units) or that blackout curtains be mounted on both sides of the viewing board to eliminate the reflective interference.

8. Standard AATCC Three-Dimensional Smoothness Appearance Replicas set of six

9. Steam or dry iron with appropriate fabric temperature settings.10. Scale with at least 5 kg or 10 lb capacity.

Smoothness Appearance

(GARMENT)AATCC 143

1. Automatic washing machine (Whirlpool, Miele, Electrolux)2. Automatic tumble dryer(Whirlpool, Miele, Electrolux)3. Drip dry and line dry facilities.4. 1993 AATCC Standard Reference Detergent or 2003 AATCC

Standard Reference Liquid Detergent 5. Ballast of 920 × 920 ± 30 mm (36 × 36 ± 1 in.) hemmed pieces of

bleached cotton sheeting (Wash load ballast type 1) 6. Lighting and evaluation area in an otherwise darkened room using

the overhead lighting arrangement. It has been the experience of many observers that light reflected from the side walls near the viewing board can interfere with the rating results. It is recommended that the side walls are painted matte black (85° Gloss less than 5 units) or that blackout curtains be mounted on both sides of the viewing board to eliminate the reflective interference.

7. A 500-watt DXC (RFL-2) flood lamp with reflector and light shield, positioned, for evaluating crease retention.

8. Standard AATCC Three-Dimensional Smoothness Appearance Replicas set of six.

9. Standard AATCC Photographic Seam Smoothness Replicas prepared for rating single- and double-needle seams. The reproductions should not be used for rating.

10. Standard AATCC Three-Dimensional Crease Replicas, set of five 11. Scale with at least 5 kg or 10 lb capacity.

Skewness Change in Fabric and

Garment TwistResulting from

Automatic Home Laundering

AATCC 179

1. Indelible ink marking pen.2. Right triangle, L-square, or marking template.3. Tape or rule marked in mm, tenths of an inch or smaller increments.4. Conditioning/drying racks with pull-out screens 5. Automatic washing machine (Whirlpool, Miele, Electrolux)6. Automatic tumble dryer (Whirlpool, Miele, Electrolux)7. 1993 AATCC Standard Reference Detergent 8. Scale with at least 5 kg (10 lb) capacity.9. Ballast of 920 × 920 ± 30 mm (36 × 36 ± 1 in.) hemmed pieces of

bleached cotton sheeting (Wash load ballast type 1) 10. Facilities for drip drying and line drying.11. Digital Imaging System

Water Resistance: Rain Test

AATCC 35

1. AATCC Rain Tester 2. White AATCC Textile Blotting Paper

Bursting strength(Diaphrag

m) ASTM D 3786

1. Inflated Diaphragm Bursting strength tester with full assembly

Tensile testASTM D 5034

(Grab test)

1. Tensile Testing Machine (CRE type)2. Clamps and Jaw Faces3. For grab test, the full assembly4. Pins, stainless-steel, 10-mm diameter by 125 mm long.

Tear testASTM D 1424

1. Pendulum testing machine, in which the test specimen is held between two jaws, one movable and the other fixed to the frame. The moving jaw is attached to a pendulum which can fall under the influence of gravity. The pendulum shall provide for the test specimen to be torn without coming in contact with the pendulum during the test.

The apparatus is made up of the following parts:1.1 A rigid framework,1.2 A pendulum,1.3 A mechanical or electronic device1.4 A movable jaw1.5 A sharp knife2. Equipment for cutting out test specimens

pH ValueAATCC 81

1. pH meter with 0.1 unit graduations.2. Beakers, glass, 400 mL.3. Buffer solutions, pH 4.0, 7.0, 10.0

Prepared byAbu Sayed

For Snowtex Apparels Ltd.