Upholstery Testing Instruments Available

Abrasion & Pilling Resistance

ASTM D4157; AHFA JIFS&G Ch.1 / ASTM D4157 – ACT

• Wyzenbeek Abrasion (15,000 or 30,000 double rubs)

ASTM D4966 – ACT

• Martindale Abrasion (General Upholstery) – 20,000 cycles
• Martindale Abrasion (Heavy Duty) – 40,000 cycles

ASTM D3511

• Pilling Resistance – Brush Pilling Tester

ASTM D4970/D4970M – ACT

• Pilling Resistance – Fabrics <3mm (Martindale Tester), 1,000 movements

Seam Strength & Slippage

ASTM D4034 – ACT

• Seam Slippage – Upholstery (both warp & weft)

ASTM D434-2004 / ASTM D3597 – ACT

• Seam Slippage – Drapery (both directions)

ASTM D1683; AHFA JIFS&G Ch.21

• Seam Break Strength & Slippage – Sewn Seams

Fabric Strength & Tear Testing

ASTM D5034; AHFA JIFS&G Ch.26 – ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited

• Break Strength & Elongation – Grab Test
• Woven/Knit Upholstery and Wrapped Panels

ASTM D2261; AHFA JIFS&G Ch.25

• Tear Strength – Tongue Tear (Single Rip)

ASTM D5587-08; AHFA JIFS&G Ch.25 – ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited

• Tear Strength – Trapezoid Method

AHFA JIFS&G Ch.10

• Elongation – Woven Upholstery Fabrics

Colorfastness

AATCC 8; AHFA JIFS&G Ch.5 / AATCC 8 – ACT

• Colorfastness to Crocking – Wet & Dry for Upholstery, Wallcoverings, Drapery

AATCC 107; AHFA JIFS&G Ch.4

• Colorfastness to Water

ASTM D3597-6.7; AHFA JIFS&G Ch.4

• Colorfastness to Solvent

AATCC 16; AHFA JIFS&G Ch.6 / AATCC 16.3 – ACT

• Colorfastness to Light – Option E
• Option 3 for Upholstery, Drapery, Wallcoverings

Dimensional & Structural Properties

AHFA JIFS&G Ch.9

• Dimensional Stability to Water

ASTM D3775; AHFA JIFS&G Ch.15 / CAN/CGSB-4.2 No.6-2013

• Yarn Count – Picks Per Inch / Threads Per Unit Length

Chemical & Environmental Resistance

ACT Test Method 1 – 2020: Part 1

• Resistance to Cleaners – Woven & Knit Fabrics

ACT Test Method 1 – 2020: Part 2

• Resistance to Cleaners – Coated Fabrics

ISO 1419 Method C – ACT

• Hydrolysis Resistance – Accelerated Aging for Polyurethanes