Description

Bleach Resistance Tests

  • AATCC/ASTM TS-001: Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach / Non-Chlorine Bleach
  • AATCC 61 5A: Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach
  • AATCC 188: Colorfastness to Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach (Home Laundering)
  • AATCC 172: Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach (Home Launders – 5X)

 Crocking (Rubbing) Resistance

  • AATCC 8: Colorfastness to Crocking – Wet and Dry
  • ISO 105-X12:2001: Colorfastness to Crocking / Rubbing
  • CAN/CGSB 4.2 No. 22-2004: Colorfastness to Crocking

Laundering Resistance (Accelerated & Actual)

  • AATCC 61: Accelerated Colorfastness to Laundering
    • Option 1A, 1B: Hand laundering (low/cool temp)
    • Option 2A: Machine laundering (low temp)
    • Option 3A: Vigorous washing conditions
    • Option 4A & 5A: Presence of available chlorine
  • ISO 105-C06:1994: Accelerated Laundering Resistance
  • CAN/CGSB 4.2 No.19.1-2004 (#2): Accelerated Laundering Resistance
  • AATCC/ASTM TS-007: Colorfastness after Actual Home Laundering

Light Fastness Tests (Xenon Arc)

  • AATCC 16: E, 3 or 16.3: Colorfastness to Light – Xenon Arc
  • ISO 105-B02:1994: Artificial Light – Xenon Arc Fading Lamp Test
  • CAN/CGSB 4.2 18.3-97: Artificial Light – Xenon Arc Fading Lamp Test

Perspiration Resistance

  • AATCC 15 (Acid Only): Colorfastness to Acid and Alkaline Perspiration
  • ISO 105-E04:1994: Colorfastness to Perspiration
  • CAN/CGSB 4.2 No. 23-M90-2004: Colorfastness to Perspiration
  • AATCC 125: Colorfastness to Perspiration and Light

Other Specialized Tests

  • DIN V 53160-1:2002: Colorfastness to Saliva
  • AATCC 107 / ISO 105-E01:2010 / CAN/CGSB-4.2 No.20-M89: Colorfastness to Water
  • AATCC 106: Colorfastness to Sea Water
  • AATCC 104: Colorfastness to Water Spotting
  • AATCC 157 / AHFA (AATCC 107; ASTM D3597): Colorfastness to Solvent / Perchloroethylene (e.g., Upholstery Fabrics)
  • AATCC 132: Colorfastness to Actual Dry Cleaning
  • AATCC 163: Dye Transfer in Storage
    • Option I: 48-hour room temperature test
    • Option II: Accelerated 4-hour oven test
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