TM120-TM 120 Test Method for Colorfastness to Flat Abrasion (Frosting): Emery

Description

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AATCC TM120-2019, Test Method for Colorfastness to Flat Abrasion (Frosting): Emery

1. Purpose and Scope

1.1 This test method is intended for evaluating the resistance of colored fabrics to changes in shade caused by flat abrasion.

1.2 It can be used for all colored fabrics, but is especially sensitive to poor dye penetration in all-cotton fabrics and to abrasion-caused changes in color of union-dyed blends.

2. Principle

2.1 The fabric specimen is mounted over a diaphragm inflated under controlled air pressure and rubbed multidirectionally against an emery abradant surface mounted on a weighted head. After rinsing and conditioning, specimens are evaluated for color change. Color change is reported as a grade from 5 to 1, with 5 representing no color change and 1 representing the most color change.

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