Abrasion Resistance Testing Instruments Available

ASTM D4966 (Martindale Abrasion Tester)

• Option 1: Hole formation in knits or two-end yarn breakage in wovens

• Option 2: Evaluation based on change in shade or appearance

• Option 3: Evaluation based on mass loss percentage

ISO Standards

• ISO 12947-2:2016: Abrasion Resistance – Specimen breakdown using Martindale Tester

• ISO 12947-3:1998: Abrasion Resistance – Mass loss measurement using Martindale Tester

THA Martindale Abrasion Method (for Socks)

• Straight Line Abrasion Test for Socks

• Requirement: Must use NAHM sock size

BS 3424-24:1990 Method 27A

• Determination of Abrasion Resistance