Description
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AATCC TM97-2020, Test Method for Extractable Content of Textiles
RA34.
1. Purpose and Scope
1.1 This test method is for determining the amount of water, enzyme and organic-solvent extractable matter of fibers, yarns or fabrics containing cellulosic fibers and blends of cellulose and other fiber types in their greige and/or prepared state of processing.
2. Principle
2.1 Water and enzyme soluble non-fibrous matter is removed from a test specimen by specified exposure to hot water, followed by an amylase solution. Oils, fats and waxes are removed by hexanes solvent extraction.
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