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Fabric wrinkle recovery — appearance method AATCC 128
1. Purpose and scope 1.1 These test procedures measure the appearance of textiles after crushing and are suitable for use in fabrics made of any fiber or blended fiber. 2. Principle 2.1 The sample is maintained at the specified pressure…
Causes and Influencing Factors of Wear Resistance of Textiles
The abrasion resistance of textiles refers to the ability of textile to resist abrasion under the action of repeated mechanical friction. The anti-wear resistance of textiles has a direct effect on the use of the product and the use of…
Color Fastness Detection Reveals the Lie: Color Will Last Longer After Few Wash
Color Fastness detection reveals the lie: color will last longer after few wash! When we wash new clothes at the very 1st time, we found the water becomes colored. We know the clothes color will fading. We only know that…
Things to Know about Taber Testing Equipments before Purchase
The Taber abraser testing is important to find the approximate estimation of the wear resistance, durability of different material surfaces. The Taber tester equipments are widely used in laboratories, commercial organizations and textile industries to determine the rigidity, strength, and durability…
Determination of Dimensional Change of Fabrics Induced by Free Steam
1. Scope of application This International Standard specifies a method for determining the dimensional change of fabrics subjected to the action of free steam.It cannot handle the compaction and felting shrinkage of the mechanical effects of the wet treatment or…
Textiles basic concepts – physical test
Color fastness (1) 1. Relevant regulations United States: Mandatory FTC (Federal Trade Commission Regulation) 16 CFR 423: Textile and Clothing and Cloth Maintenance Labeling EU: non-mandatory Oeko-Tex 100 Eco - industry standards China: Mandatory GB 18401-2010: Technical specifications for national…
Fabric wrinkle recovery — appearance method AATCC 128
1. Purpose and scope 1.1 These test procedures measure the appearance of textiles after crushing and are suitable for use in fabrics made of any fiber or blended fiber. 2. Principle 2.1 The sample is maintained at the specified pressure…
Selection Technique of Washing Color Fastness Test
According to China's product standards and actual usage, washability test for color fastness of fabrics, garments (ornaments) and textile products generally can select from the following methods: 1. Fabric category Test the color fastness of the fabric; the washing method…
Objectives of Textile Testing?
Textile testing is key in gauging product quality, ensuring regulatory compliance and assessing the performance of textile materials. Only by testing the performance of the textiles, can you be assured that your textiles live up to the high expectations on…
Do you know ROHS six harmful substances detection?
Along with increasing awareness of environment, health and safety, more and more customers are demanding products that meet environmental and health safety requirements, especially in direct contact with skin or oral product, such as underwear, clothing, towels, bed linen, footwear,…
Color Fastness Measurement – Part 2
At the previous post I described about the Definition of Color Fastness, Color Fastness of Textile Materials Factors, Principles of color fastness and useful apparatus plus materials of color fastness measurement. Now I am telling you the rest part of…
Green dyes for polyester
17 August 2009, Frankfurt am Main – DyStar has announced the launch of a range of Dianix dyes for polyester. The company says that its new disperse dye selection which is available under under its econfidence program avoids chemical contamination…
Textile Color or Dyes on Textile Dyeing
Textile Color or Dyes on Textile Dyeing Different classes of textile color: Primary Textile Color: Blue, Red, Yellow. Secondary Textile Color: Red + Yellow = Orange, Yellow + Blue = Green, Blue + Red = Violet. Tertiary Textile Color: Orange…
Understanding Felts Fabric,Knit Goods,Braids&Laces,Woven Goods before Testing
Felts: Felts have no regular structure but consist of masses of fiber united together by chemical treatments. Textile Tests made on felt are usually for content and are chemical and optical tests. Thickness is the most important physical test. Porosity…
Physical Properties of Textile Fibres that must be measured | Long & Cotton Fiber
The physical properties are mentioned below are worth considerable for a Textile Fibre:- 1. Tenacity/ Specific Length ( Gram/ Denier) 2. Length of the fibre ( Cm/ Inch) 3. Fineness of the textile fiber ( Mic-＆#118alue) 4. Moisture Regain (%)…
Physical Properties of Jute Fiber With Chemical Composition
Jute Fiber has some standard physical properties. These are – Ultimate Jute Length: 1.5 to 4 mm. Ultimate Diameter of Jute: 0.015 to 0.002 mm. Jute Fiber Length: 150 to 300 CM (5 to 12 Feet). Jute Color: Jute fiber…
Report: India Textile and Apparel Trends 2009
8 September 2010, Manchester - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "India Textile and Apparel Trends 2009" report its offering. The following is a report summary provided by the vendor: Report Summary: India's relationship with textiles began…
CEMATEX and ITMF announce the first World Textile Summit
24 June 2010, Shanghai - CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers and the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) have announced a high-level business forum, to take place next year alongside the ITMA 2011 show, in Barcelona,Spain. The ITMA-ITMF…
ITMA ASIA + CITME 2010 opens in Shanghai
22 June 2010, Shanghai – The second ITMA ASIA + CITME 2010 exhibition opened today with an impressive showcase of the latest textile machinery and solutions. Shrugging off the effects of the economic downturn, the combined show at the Shanghai…