Colorfastness Testing Instruments Available

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