TM131-TM 131 Colorfastness to Pleating: Steam Pleating

Description

TEST METHODS ARE DELIVERED AS A LINK IN YOUR EMAILED RECEIPT.

AATCC TM131-2019, Colorfastness to Pleating: Steam Pleating

12. History

12.1 Revised (with title change) in 2019 to align format with AATCC style.

12.2 Editorially revised 2013. Reaffirmed 2011. Editorially revised 2008. Reaffirmed 2005. Editorially revised 2004. Editorially revised and reaffirmed 2000. Editorially revised and reaffirmed 1995. Reaffirmed 1990. Editorially revised 1988. Reaffirmed 1985. Editorially revised 1981. Reaffirmed 1980. Reaffirmed 1977. Reaffirmed 1974. Reaffirmed 1971. Reaffirmed 1970.

12.3 Developed in 1969 by AATCC Committee RR53. Maintained by RA99.

Developed in 1969 by AATCC Committee RR53 (Revised 2019; Reaffirmed 2011)

1. Purpose and Scope

1.1 This test method is intended for assessing the resistance of the color of textiles of all kinds and in all forms to the action of steam pleating process. The materials are not pleated during the test, and it is emphasized that the test is not intended for assessing the quality of the pleating process.

1.2 Three (3) tests differing in severity are provided; one (1)or more of them may be used.

1.3 The severe test is intended primarily for wholly manufactured textile such as those made from polyamide and polyester fibers. It should not be used for textiles containing wool.

2. Principle

2.1 A specimen of the textile in contact with specified undyed cloths is steamed under specific conditions of pressure and time and then dried. The color change of the specimen and staining of the undyed cloths are assessed with standard gray scales. Color change and staining results are reported as a grade from 5 to 1, with 5 representing no color change or staining and 1 representing the most color change or staining.

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The above information is only a summary of the AATCC test method.