Textiles Flashcards
What is considered an animal fiber?
wool, silk
What is considered a plant fiber?
cotton, flax, jute, bamboo, grass, rush, hemp, coir, etc.
What is considered a mineral fiber?
asbestos, glass, metals
What testing standard is Colorfastness to Light, known as the Fade-Ometer test?
AATCC 16
What testing standard is Colorfastness to Crocking?
AATCC 8
What testing standard is Antibacterial Activity Assessment of Textile Materials: Parallel Streak Method?
AATCC 147
What standard is the flooring radiant panel test?
ASTM E648
What standard is the Room Corner Test?
NFPA 265
What is the ability of a fabric to allow moisture vapor to be transmitted through the material?
breathability
What standard uses the Wyzenbeek abrasion resistance test? Warp & weft of the fabric.
ASTM D4157
What standard uses the Martindale abrasion test? Figure 8 rub.
ASTM D4966
What standard is Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics? Double-Head Method , Rotary Platform. Abrasion of carpet.
ASTM D3884
What does this icon represent?
Physical Properties
Tekton is a trade name for what?
Olefin
Stainmaster is a trade name for what?
Nylon