Test methods are developed and updated through collaboration of individuals in all sectors of the industry.
New Test Methods
TM148-2014, Light Blocking Effect of Textiles and Related Materials: Photodetetector Method. Reactivated with a new title. This method measures the light blocking properties of textile and related materials using a photometer.
TM203-2014, Light Blocking Effect of Textiles: Spectrophotometric Method. This new method spectrophotometrically measures the light passing through window covering textiles and being seen by a standard observer on the darkened side of the textile.
Revised Test Methods
Revised to clarify use of L2 AATCC Blue Wool Lightfastness Standard for 5 AFU and 20 AFU tests:
TM16.1-2014, Colorfastness to Light: Outdoor
TM16.2-2014, Colorfastness to Light: Carbon-Arc
TM16.3-2014, Colorfastness to Light: Xenon-Arc
Revised to add information regarding 4-lb versus 8-lb wash loads:
TM88B-2014, Smoothness of Seams in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
TM88C-2014, Retention of Creases in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
TM124-2014, Smoothness Appearance of Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
TM143-2014, Appearance of Apparel and Other Textile End Products after Repeated Home Laundering
TM20A-2014, Fiber Analysis: Quantitative
Fluorocarbon/hydrochlorofluorocarbon replaced with hexane. Reference to additional extraction and analysis techniques. Clarified table format.
TM127-2014, Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test Restraint option (Method B) added.
TM135-2014, Dimensional Change of Fabrics after Home Laundering
Specimens for this method may also be used for TM179, Skewness Change in Fabric and Garment Twist Resulting from Automatic Home Laundering.
Editorially Revised Methods
TM15-2013, Colorfastness to Perspiration
TM23-2010, Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes.
TM42-2013, Water Resistance: Impact Penetration Test.
TM 96-2012, Dimensional Changes in Commercial Laundering of Woven and Knitted Fabrics except Wool
TM104-2014, Colorfastness to Water Spotting
TM112-2014, Formaldehyde Release from Fabric, Determination of: Sealed Jar Method
TM121-2014, Carpet Soiling: Visual Rating Method
TM125-2013, Colorfastness to Perspiration and Light
TM179-2012, Skewness Change in Fabric and Garment Twist Resulting from Automatic
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