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Table of Contents Index of Test Methods Numerical Listing............................................................... 5 Alphabetical Listing........................................................... 9 Topical Listing.................................................................... 11 Changes in Test Methods Since Last Edition........................ 14 Test Methods.......................................................................... 16 Evaluation Procedures...........................................................377 Special Equipment and Materials..........................................401 Monographs 1993 AATCC Standard Reference Detergent and Laundry Detergents in General......................................403 2003 AATCC Standard Reference Liquid Laundry Detergent.........................................................................405 Overview of Liquid Fabric Softeners used in Home Laundering...........................................................407 Standardization of Hand Laundering for Fabrics and Apparel...........................................................................408 Standardization of Home Laundry Test Conditions...........409 Standard Laboratory Practice for Home Laundering Fabrics Prior to Flammability Testing to Differentiate Between Durable and Non-Durable Finishes...........................................................................411 Nomenclature for Subjective Rating Processes.................412 A Summary of ASTM Methods for Interlaboratory Testing.............................................................................413 A Glossary of AATCC Standard Terminology......................415 AATCC Style Guide for Writing Test Methods.....................424 Rules of Procedure for AATCC Test Method and Technology Committees.................................................431 AATCC Board of Directors and Administrative Committees.........................................................................438 Research Committees............................................................443 Reference Committees...........................................................452 AATCC Representatives on Committees of Other Organizations......................................................................453 Joint Report ECR/TCR..........................................................454 Reports of Research Committees...........................................458 Roster of Corporate Members................................................461 Copyright © 2007 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Preface THE test methods in this edition of the TECHNICAL MAN- Each test method is designated by a number followed by a UAL were current as of May 2007. New methods that date which indicates the year in which the method was is- have been added and other important changes made since the sued, last revised or reaffirmed. The designation should be last issue are summarized on page 14. quoted in full in referring to a particular method. If the AATCC test methods are developed by research commit- source of the method is not clear from the context of the ref- tees through extensive investigations and interlaboratory erence, the designation should be preceded by AATCC, as comparisons, often covering several years of work. Simplic- for example, AATCC Test Method 16-2004, or simply ity, reproducibility, applicability, cost of performing the test AATCC 16-2004. and the time required to perform the test are all important The AATCC Style Guide for Writing Test Methods (page considerations in each development. Before a method is 424) is the defining document used by research committees published in the TECHNICAL MANUAL, it must be approved in writing these methods. The Rules of Procedure for by the responsible research committee, reviewed by the Ed- AATCC Test Method and Technology Committees (page 431) itorial Committee and approved by the Technical Commit- is the defining document for the organization and function- tee on Research (TCR). ing of these research committees. During the first three years, each new test method is re- viewed annually, at which time, on recommendation of Prior to 1969 the TECHNICAL MANUAL contained all the the research committee and approval by TCR, it may be material published in three separate books—the TECHNICAL reaffirmed, revised or withdrawn. After the first three MANUAL, the July issue of Textile Chemist and Colorist years, each method is reviewed at least once every five years (Buyer’s Guide), now AATCC Review, and the AATCC by the research committee, and following approval by TCR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY. The present format for the TECH- may be reaffirmed, revised or withdrawn. The historical record NICAL MANUAL has continued unchanged since 1969. Major of these actions is published in a foreword to each method. changes in layout of the TECHNICAL MANUAL were made in An important feature of all AATCC test methods is that 1985 as follows: (1) indexes were grouped at the front of test results are numerically quantified as opposed to being the book; (2) test methods were arranged in numerical order; reported as pass-fail. Test results are the basis for describing (3) the Glossary of Standard Terminology was added and material or process characteristics that are not in themselves (4) the Style Guide for Writing Test Methods was added. In intended to be performance specifications. AATCC policy 1989 Evaluation Procedures were listed immediately after prohibits endorsement of such specifications. the test methods. EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Adi B. Chehna, Chair Nikhil Agrawal Leander B. Ricard Genevieve M. Smith Adam R. Varley 4 AATCC Technical Manual/2008 Copyright © 2007 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Numerical List of Current AATCC Test Methods and Procedures Method Committee Test Method Page 6-2006 RR1 Colorfastness to Acids and Alkalis....................................................................................................16 8-2007 RA38 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method.................................................................17 15-2007 RR52 Colorfastness to Perspiration..............................................................................................................20 16-2004 RA50 Colorfastness to Light........................................................................................................................23 17-2005 RA63 Wetting Agents, Evaluation of...........................................................................................................35 20-2007 RA24 Fiber Analysis: Qualitative.................................................................................................................38 20A-2007 RA24 Fiber Analysis: Quantitative...............................................................................................................57 22-2005 RA63 Water Repellency: Spray Test............................................................................................................65 23-2005 RA33 Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes.....................................................................................................68 26-2004 RR9 Ageing of Sulfur-Dyed Textiles: Accelerated....................................................................................71 27-2004 RA63 Wetting Agents: Evaluation of Rewetting Agents.............................................................................73 28-2004 RA49 Insect Pest Deterrents on Textiles......................................................................................................74 30-2004 RA31 Antifungal Activity, Assessment on Textile Materials: Mildew and Rot Resistance of Textile Materials...........................................................................76 35-2006 RA63 Water Resistance: Rain Test...............................................................................................................80 42-2007 RA63 Water Resistance: Impact Penetration Test........................................................................................82 43-2004 RA63 Wetting Agents for Mercerization......................................................................................................84 61-2007 RA60 Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated.........................................................................................86 66-2003 RA61 Wrinkle Recovery of Woven Fabrics: Recovery Angle.....................................................................91 70-2005 RA63 Water Repellency: Tumble Jar Dynamic Absorption Test.................................................................95 76-2005 RA32 Electrical Surface Resistivity of Fabrics............................................................................................97 79-2007 RA63 Absorbency of Textiles.......................................................................................................................99 81-2006 RA34 pH of the Water-Extract from Wet Processed Textiles....................................................................101 82-2007 RA34 Fluidity of Dispersions of Cellulose from Bleached Cotton Cloth..................................................103 84-2005 RA32 Electrical Resistance of Yarns..........................................................................................................106 86-2005 RA43 Drycleaning: Durability of Applied Designs and Finishes..............................................................108 88B-2006 RA61 Smoothness of Seams in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering................................................110 88C-2006 RA61 Retention of Creases in Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering..................................................114 89-2003 RA66 Mercerization in Cotton.....................................................................................................................118 92-2004 RR35 Chlorine, Retained, Tensile Loss: Single Sample Method..............................................................120 93-2005 RA29 Abrasion Resistance of Fabrics: Accelerotor Method.....................................................................123 94-2007 RR45 Finishes in Textiles: Identification...................................................................................................126 96-2004 RA42 Dimensional Changes in Commercial Laundering of Woven and Knitted Fabrics Except Wool......133 97-1999 RA34 Extractable Content of Greige and/or Prepared Textiles.................................................................137 98-2007 RA34 Alkali in Bleach Baths Containing Hydrogen Peroxide..................................................................139 99-2004 RA42 Dimensional Changes of Woven or Knitted Wool Textiles: Relaxation, Consolidation and Felting.141 100-2004 RA31 Antibacterial Finishes on Textile Materials: Assessment of............................................................145 101-2004 RA34 Colorfastness to Bleaching with Hydrogen Peroxide......................................................................148 102-2007 RA34 Hydrogen Peroxide by Potassium Permanganate Titration: Determination of...............................151 103-2004 RA34 Bacterial Alpha-Amylase Enzymes used in Desizing, Assay of.....................................................153 104-2004 RA23 Colorfastness to Water Spotting.......................................................................................................156 106-2007 RA23 Colorfastness to Water: Sea..............................................................................................................157 107-2007 RA23 Colorfastness to Water......................................................................................................................159 109-2005 RA33 Colorfastness to Ozone in the Atmosphere under Low Humidities................................................161 110-2005 RA36 Whiteness of Textiles.......................................................................................................................163 111-2003 RA50 Weather Resistance of Textiles: Exposure to Daylight and Weather...............................................165 112-2003 RR68 Formaldehyde Release from Fabric, Determination of: Sealed Jar Method...................................174 114-2005 RR35 Chlorine, Retained, Tensile Loss: Multiple Sample Method...........................................................177 115-2005 RA32 Electrostatic Clinging of Fabrics: Fabric-to-Metal Test..................................................................179 116-2005 RA38 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crockmeter Method....................................................183 117-2004 RR54 Colorfastness to Heat: Dry (Excluding Pressing)............................................................................185 118-2007 RA56 Oil Repellency: Hydrocarbon Resistance Test.................................................................................187 119-2004 RA29 Color Change Due to Flat Abrasion (Frosting): Screen Wire Method............................................190 120-2004 RA29 Color Change Due to Flat Abrasion (Frosting): Emery Method.....................................................193 121-2005 RA57 Carpet Soiling: Visual Rating Method.............................................................................................195 122-2000 RA57 Carpet Soiling: Service Soiling Method..........................................................................................197 123-2000 RA57 Carpet Soiling: Accelerated Soiling Method...................................................................................199 124-2006 RA61 Appearance of Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering...............................................................201 125-2004 RA50 Colorfastness to Perspiration and Light...........................................................................................205 AATCC Technical Manual/2008 5 Copyright © 2007 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Method Committee Test Method Page 127-2003 RA63 Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test...................................................................................207 128-2004 RA61 Wrinkle Recovery of Fabrics: Appearance Method.........................................................................209 129-2005 RA33 Colorfastness to Ozone in the Atmosphere under High Humidities.................................................211 130-2000 RA56 Soil Release: Oily Stain Release Method.........................................................................................213 131-2005 RR53 Colorfastness to Pleating: Steam Pleating........................................................................................216 132-2004 RA43 Colorfastness to Drycleaning...........................................................................................................218 133-2004 RR54 Colorfastness to Heat: Hot Pressing.................................................................................................221 134-2006 RA57 Electrostatic Propensity of Carpets..................................................................................................223 135-2004 RA42 Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laundering...............................................................227 136-2003 RA79 Bond Strength of Bonded and Laminated Fabrics...........................................................................231 137-2007 RA57 Rug Back Staining on Vinyl Tile......................................................................................................234 138-2005 RA57 Cleaning: Washing of Textile Floor Coverings................................................................................236 139-2005 RA50 Colorfastness to Light: Detection of Photochromism......................................................................238 140-2006 RA87 Dye and Pigment Migration in a Pad-Dry Process: Evaluation of..................................................240 141-2004 RA87 Compatibility of Basic Dyes for Acrylic Fibers..............................................................................243 142-2005 RR81 Appearance of Flocked Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering and/or Coin-Op Drycleaning.......245 143-2006 RA61 Appearance of Apparel and Other Textile End Products after Repeated Home Laundering..........248 144-2007 RA34 Alkali in Wet Processed Textiles: Total...........................................................................................254 146-2006 RA87 Dispersibility of Disperse Dyes: Filter Test.....................................................................................256 147-2004 RA31 Antibacterial Activity Assessment of Textile Materials: Parallel Streak Method...........................259 149-2007 RA90 Chelating Agents: Chelation Value of Aminopolycarboxylic Acids and Their Salts; Calcium Oxalate Method.............................................................................................................261 150-2003 RA42 Dimensional Changes of Garments after Home Laundering...........................................................263 151-2003 RA56 Soil Redeposition: Launder-Ometer Method...................................................................................267 154-2006 RA87 Thermal Fixation Properties of Disperse Dyes................................................................................269 157-2005 RR92 Colorfastness to Solvent Spotting: Perchloroethylene.....................................................................271 158-2005 RA43 Dimensional Changes on Drycleaning in Perchloroethylene: Machine Method............................273 159-2006 RA87 Transfer of Acid and Premetallized Acid Dyes on Nylon...............................................................276 161-2007 RA90 Chelating Agents: Disperse Dye Shade Change Caused by Metals; Control of.............................278 162-2002 RA23 Colorfastness to Water: Chlorinated Pool........................................................................................281 163-2007 RR92 Colorfastness: Dye Transfer in Storage; Fabric-to-Fabric...............................................................283 164-2006 RA33 Colorfastness to Oxides of Nitrogen in the Atmosphere under High Humidities...........................285 165-1999 RA57 Colorfastness to Crocking: Textile Floor Coverings—AATCC Crockmeter Method.....................287 167-2003 RA87 Foaming Propensity of Disperse Dyes.............................................................................................290 168-2007 RA90 Chelating Agents: Active Ingredient Content of Polyaminopolycarboxylic Acids and Their Salts; Copper PAN Method.........................................................................................292 169-2003 RA50 Weather Resistance of Textiles: Xenon Lamp Exposure.................................................................294 170-2006 RA87 Dusting Propensity of Powder Dyes: Evaluation of........................................................................300 171-2005 RA57 Carpets: Cleaning of; Hot Water Extraction Method.......................................................................302 172-2007 RA60 Colorfastness to Powdered Non-Chlorine Bleach in Home Laundering.........................................304 173-2005 RA36 CMC: Calculation of Small Color Differences for Acceptability...................................................307 174-2007 RA31 Antimicrobial Activity Assessment of Carpets................................................................................312 175-2003 RA57 Stain Resistance: Pile Floor Coverings............................................................................................315 176-2006 RA87 Speckiness of Colorant Dispersions: Evaluation of.........................................................................318 178-2004 RR97 Barré: Visual Assessment and Grading............................................................................................320 179-2004 RA42 Skewness Change in Fabric and Garment Twist Resulting from Automatic Home Laundering......323 181-2005 RA50 Colorfastness to Light at High Temperatures: Daylight Temperature and Humidity Controlled Apparatus...................................................................................................327 182-2005 RA36 Relative Color Strength of Dyes in Solutions..................................................................................331 183-2004 RA106 Transmittance or Blocking of Erythemally Weighted Ultraviolet Radiation through Fabrics........334 184-2005 RA87 Dusting Behavior of Dyes: Determination of..................................................................................338 185-2006 RA90 Chelating Agents: Percent Content in Hydrogen Peroxide Bleach Baths; Copper PAN Indicator Method....................................................................................................342 186-2006 RA50 Weather Resistance: UV Light and Moisture Exposure..................................................................344 187-2004 RA42 Dimensional Changes of Fabrics: Accelerated................................................................................349 188-2003 RA60 Colorfastness to Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach in Home Laundering.............................................352 189-2007 RA57 Fluorine Content of Carpet Fibers....................................................................................................355 190-2003 RA60 Colorfastness to Home Laundering with Activated Oxygen Bleach Detergent: Accelerated.........358 191-2004 RA41 Acid Cellulase Enzymes, Effect of: Top Loading Washer...............................................................361 192-2005 RA50 Weather Resistance of Textiles: Sunshine-Arc Lamp Exposure With and Without Wetting..........363 193-2007 RA56 Aqueous Liquid Repellency: Water/Alcohol Solution Resistance Test...........................................372 194-2007 RA49 Assessment of the Anti-House Dust Mite Properties of Textiles under Long-Term Test Conditions.............................................................................................................................375 6 AATCC Technical Manual/2008 Copyright © 2007 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists AATCC Evaluation Procedures Procedure Committee Evaluation Procedure 1-2007 RA36 Gray Scale for Color Change...........................................................................................................377 2-2007 RA36 Gray Scale for Staining....................................................................................................................379 4-2007 RA36 Standard Depth Scales for Depth Determination.............................................................................381 5-2006 RA89 Fabric Hand: Guidelines for the Subjective Evaluation of..............................................................382 6-2003 RA36 Instrumental Color Measurement.....................................................................................................384 7-2003 RA36 Instrumental Assessment of the Change in Color of a Test Specimen............................................390 8-2007 RA36 AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale................................................................................392 9-2007 RA36 Visual Assessment of Color Difference of Textiles.........................................................................394 10-2007 RA59 Multifiber Adjacent Fabrics: Evaluation of.....................................................................................397 11-2007 RA36 Spectrophotometer UV Energy Calibration Procedure for Optically Brightened Textiles.............400 Discontinued AATCC Test Methods Method Committee Test Method 1-1957 *D Colorfastness to Washing, Mill Washing and Scouring: Wool Textiles. 2-1989 D Colorfastness to Fulling. 3-1989 D Colorfastness to Bleaching with Chlorine. 4-1957 D Colorfastness to Washing, Mill: Silk Textiles. 5-1962 D Colorfastness to Dry and Wet Heat. Superseded by Method 133. 7-1989 D Colorfastness to Degumming. 9-1989 D Colorfastness to Stoving. 10-1944 D Colorfastness to Commercial Laundering and to Domestic Washing. Superseded by Method 36. 11-1989 D Colorfastness to Carbonizing. 12-1931 D Colorfastness to Sea Water. Superseded by Method 63. 13-1957 D Colorfastness to Peroxide Bleaching with Peroxide: Silk. Superseded by Method 101. 14-1953 D Dimensional Changes in Cotton and Linen Textiles. Superseded by Method 91. 16A-1988 D Colorfastness to Light: Carbon-Arc Lamp, Continuous Light. Superseded by Method 16. 16B-1977 D Colorfastness to Light through Glass: Sunlight. 16C-1988 D Colorfastness to Light through Glass: Daylight. Superseded by Method 16. 16D-1988 D Colorfastness to Light: Carbon-Arc Lamp, Alternate Light and Darkness. Superseded by Method 16. 16E-1987 D Colorfastness to Light: Water-Cooled Xenon-Arc Lamp, Continuous Light. Superseded by Method 16. 16F-1988 D Colorfastness to Light: Water-Cooled Xenon-Arc Lamp, Alternate Light and Darkness. Superseded by Method 16. 16G-1985 D Colorfastness to Light: Determination of Fastness Above L-7. Superseded by Method 16. 18-1967 D Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test. Superseded by Method 127. 19-1937 D Mercerization of Cotton, Determination of; Degree of. Superseded by Method 89. 21-1983 D Water Repellency: Static Absorption Test. 24-2004 D Insects, Resistance of Textiles to. 25-1957 D Colorfastness to Drycleaning. Superseded by Method 85. 29-1957 D Colorfastness to Bleaching with Peroxide: Cotton and Linen. Superseded by Method 101. 31-1962 D Colorfastness to Pleating. Superseded by Method 131. 32-1952 D Detection of Phototropism. Superseded by Method 139. 33-1962 D Flammability of Clothing Textiles. 34-1969 D Fire Resistance of Textile Fabrics. 36-1972 D Colorfastness to Washing: Characterization of Textile Colorants. 37-1952 D Colorfastness to Commercial Laundering and Domestic Washing (Silk). Superseded by Method 36. 38-1952 D Colorfastness to Commercial Laundering and Domestic Washing (Wool). Superseded by Method 36. 39-1980 D Wettability, Evaluation of. 40-1957 D Dimensional Changes in Textiles Other Than Wool. Superseded by Method 91. 41-1952 D Dimensional Changes in Wool Textiles: Accelerated Test. Superseded by Method 99. 44 D Discontinued. Superseded by Method 54. 45 D Discontinued. Superseded by Method 54. 46 D Discontinued. Superseded by Method 63. 47-1950 D Colorfastness to Water (Other than Silk and Wool). Superseded by Method 63. 48-1952 D Colorfastness to Water Spotting. Superseded by Method 104. *Discontinued Method. AATCC Technical Manual/2008 7 Copyright © 2007 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Method Committee Test Method 49-1952 D Colorfastness to Chlorination. Superseded by Method 3. 50-1952 D Colorfastness to Soda Boil. 51-1952 D Colorfastness to Mercerizing. 52-1952 D Colorfastness to Decatizing. 53-1952 D Colorfastness to Chrome (Dichromate) in the Dyebath. 54-1952 D Colorfastness to Cross Dyeing. 55-1952 D Colorfastness to Potting. 56-1952 D Colorfastness to Cellulose Ester Bonding. 57-1952 D Colorfastness to Storage (Acetate). 58-1952 D Colorfastness to Steaming (Acetate). 59-1952 D Colorfastness to Peroxide Bleaching (Wool). Superseded by Method 13. 60-1952 D Detergents on Wool: Detergency Comparator Method. 62-1989 D Oils, Wool; Oxidation in Storage. 63-1961 D Colorfastness to Water: Distilled or Demineralized; Sea, and Chlorinated Pool. Superseded by Methods 105, 106, 107. 64-1977 D Scouring, Continuous Scouring of Raw Grease Wool. 65-1984 D Snag Resistance of Women’s Nylon Hosiery. 67-1957 D Wrinkle Recovery of Fabrics: Roller Pressure Crease-Recovery Method. 68-1969 D Colorfastness to Washing at 105F: Rapid Control Test. 69-1958 D Damage Caused by Retained Chlorine. Superseded by Method 92. 71-1956 D Colorfastness to Perspiration: Rapid Control Test. 72-1969 D Colorfastness to Washing and Shrinkage: Combined Rapid Control Test. 73-1953 D Shrinkage of Wool Hose: Accelerated Test. Superseded by Method 99. 74-1953 D Relaxation and Felting Shrinkage of Wool Knit Fabrics (Except Hose): Accelerated Test. Superseded by Method 99. 75-1971 D Colorfastness to Oxides of Nitrogen in the Atmosphere: Rapid Control Test. 77-1977 D Scourability of Spinning Lubricant. 78-1989 D Ash Content of Bleached Cellulosic Textiles. 80-1954 D Determining the Noncotton Content of Bleached Woven Cotton Cloth. Superseded by Method 97. 83-1974 D Colorfastness to Light and Washing: Alternate Exposure. 85-1968 D Colorfastness to Drycleaning. Superseded by Method 132. 87-1965 D Colorfastness to Washing, Industrial Laundering: Accelerated. 88-1961 D Appearance of Wash and Wear Fabrics after Home Laundering. Superseded by Method 88A. 88A-1964 D Appearance of Fabrics in Wash and Wear Items after Home Laundering. Superseded by Method 124. 90-1982 D Antibacterial Activity of Fabrics, Detection of: Agar Plate Method. 91-1958 D Dimensional Changes in Woven Textiles (Excluding Wool). Superseded by Method 96. 95-1959 D Dimensional Restorability of Woven Textiles after Laundering. Superseded by Method 96. 105-1975 D Colorfastness to Water: Chlorinated Pool. Superseded by Method 162. 108-1963 D Dimensional Changes in Drycleaning. 111A-1990 D Weather Resistance: Sunshine Arc Lamp Exposure with Wetting. Superseded by Method 111. 111B-1990 D Weather Resistance: Exposure to Natural Light and Weather. Superseded by Method 111. 111C-1990 D Weather Resistance: Sunshine Arc Lamp Exposure without Wetting. Superseded by Method 111. 111D-1990 D Weather Resistance: Exposure to Natural Light and Weather through Glass. Superseded by Method 111. 113-1978 D Formaldehyde Odor in Resin Treated Fabric, Determination of: Steam Method. 126-1991 D Colorfastness to Water (High Humidity) and Light: Alternate Exposure 145-1985 D Color Measurement of the Blue Wool Lightfastness Standards: Instrumental. 148-1989 D Light Blocking Effect of Curtain Materials. 152-1990 D Soil Redeposition, Resistance to: Terg-O-Tometer Method. 153-1985 D Color Measurement of Textiles: Instrumental. Superseded by Evaluation Procedure 6. 155-1991 D Transfer of Disperse Dyes on Polyester. 156-1991 D Transfer of Basic Dyes on Acrylics. 160-1992 D Dimensional Restoration of Knitted and Woven Fabrics after Laundering. 166-1998 D Dispersion Stability of Disperse Dyes at High Temperature. 177-2000 D Colorfastness to Light at Elevated Temperature and Humidity: Xenon Lamp Apparatus 180-1997 D Colorfastness to Light at High Temperatures: Daylight Temperature Controlled Apparatus Procedure Committee Evaluation Procedure 3 (1996) D AATCC 5-Step Chromatic Transference Scale. 8 AATCC Technical Manual/2008 Copyright © 2007 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Alphabetical List of Current AATCC Test Methods and Procedures Method Method Title Number Page Title Number Page AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Chelating Agents: Percent Content in Transference Scale.................................. EP8-2007 392 Hydrogen Peroxide Bleach Baths; Abrasion Resistance of Fabrics: Copper PAN Indicator Method..................185-2006 342 Accelerotor Method....................................... 93-2005 123 Chlorine, Retained, Tensile Loss: Absorbency of Textiles.................................. 79-2007 99 Multiple Sample Method...........................114-2005 177 Acid Cellulase Enzymes, Effect of: Chlorine, Retained, Tensile Loss: Top Loading Washer....................................191-2004 361 Single Sample Method............................... 92-2004 120 Ageing of Sulfur-Dyed Textiles: Accelerated. 26-2004 71 Chromatic Transference Scale: AATCC Alkali in Bleach Baths Containing 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale.......EP8-2007 392 Hydrogen Peroxide.................................... 98-2007 139 Cleaning: Washing of Textile Floor Alkali in Wet Processed Textiles: Total.........144-2007 254 Coverings...................................................138-2005 236 Analysis of Textiles: Finishes, Color Change Due to Flat Abrasion (Frosting): Identification of.......................................... 94-2007 126 Emery Method............................................120-2004 193 Antibacterial Activity Assessment of Screen Wire Method..................................119-2004 190 Textile Materials: Parallel Streak Method..147-2004 259 Colorfastness to: Antibacterial Finishes on Textile Materials: Acids and Alkalis....................................... 6-2006 16 Assessment of............................................100-2004 145 Bleaching with Hydrogen Peroxide...........101-2004 148 Antifungal Activity, Assessment on Textile Burnt Gas Fumes........................................ 23-2005 68 Materials: Mildew and Rot Resistance of Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method.... 8-2007 17 Textile Materials........................................ 30-2004 76 Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crockmeter Anti-House Dust Mite Properties of Textiles Method...................................................116-2005 183 under Long-Term Test Conditions; Crocking: Textile Floor Coverings— Assessment of............................................194-2007 375 AATCC Crockmeter Method.................165-1999 287 Antimicrobial Activity Assessment of Drycleaning................................................132-2004 218 Carpets.......................................................174-2007 312 Dye Transfer in Storage; Fabric-to-Fabric..163-2007 283 Appearance of Apparel and Other Textile Heat: Dry (Excluding Pressing).................117-2004 185 End Products after Repeated Home Heat: Hot Pressing.....................................133-2004 221 Laundering.................................................143-2006 248 Home Laundering with Activated Oxygen Appearance of Fabrics after Repeated Bleach Detergent: Accelerated..............190-2003 358 Home Laundering......................................124-2006 201 Laundering: Accelerated............................ 61-2007 86 Appearance of Flocked Fabrics after Light........................................................... 16-2004 23 Repeated Home Laundering and/or Light: Detection of Photochromism..........139-2005 238 Coin-Op Drycleaning.................................142-2005 245 Light at High Temperatures: Daylight Aqueous Liquid Repellency: Water/Alcohol Temperature and Humidity Controlled Solution Resistance Test............................193-2007 372 Apparatus...............................................181-2005 327 Bacterial Alpha-Amylase Enzymes used Oxides of Nitrogen in the Atmosphere in Desizing, Assay of.................................103-2004 153 under High Humidities...........................164-2006 285 Barré: Visual Assessment and Grading.........178-2004 320 Ozone in the Atmosphere under Bond Strength of Bonded and Laminated Low Humidities.....................................109-2005 161 Fabrics........................................................136-2003 231 Ozone in the Atmosphere under CMC: Calculation of Small Color High Humidities.....................................129-2005 211 Differences for Acceptability.....................173-2005 307 Perspiration................................................ 15-2007 20 Carpets: Cleaning of; Hot Water Perspiration and Light................................125-2004 205 Extraction Method.....................................171-2005 302 Pleating: Steam Pleating............................131-2005 216 Carpets: Stain Resistance: Pile Floor Coverings...................................................175-2003 315 Powdered Non-Chlorine Bleach in Home Carpet Soiling: Laundering..............................................172-2007 304 Accelerated Soiling Method......................123-2000 199 Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach in Home Service Soiling Method.............................122-2000 197 Laundering.............................................188-2003 352 Visual Rating Method................................121-2005 195 Solvent Spotting: Perchloroethylene.........157-2005 271 Chelating Agents: Active Ingredient Content Water..........................................................107-2007 159 of Polyaminopolycarboxylic Acids and Water: Chlorinated Pool.............................162-2002 281 Their Salts; Copper PAN Method..............168-2007 292 Water: Sea..................................................106-2007 157 Chelating Agents: Chelation Value of Water Spotting............................................104-2004 156 Aminopolycarboxylic Acids and Their Compatibility of Basic Dyes for Acrylic Salts; Calcium Oxalate Method.................149-2007 261 Fibers..........................................................141-2004 243 Chelating Agents: Disperse Dye Shade Creases; in Fabrics, Retention of, after Change Caused by Metals; Control of.......161-2007 278 Repeated Home Laundering......................88C-2006 114 AATCC Technical Manual/2008 9 Copyright © 2007 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Method Method Title Number Page Title Number Page Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Oil Repellency: Hydrocarbon Resistance Home Laundering......................................135-2004 227 Test.............................................................118-2007 187 Dimensional Changes of Garments pH of the Water-Extract from Wet after Home Laundering .............................150-2003 263 Processed Textiles...................................... 81-2006 101 Dimensional Changes in Commercial Photochromism, Detection of........................139-2005 238 Laundering of Woven and Knitted Relative Color Strength of Dyes in Solutions.182-2005 331 Fabrics Except Wool.................................. 96-2004 133 Retention of Creases in Fabrics after Dimensional Changes on Drycleaning in Repeated Home Laundering......................88C-2006 114 Perchloroethylene: Machine Method.........158-2005 273 Rug Back Staining on Vinyl Tile...................137-2007 234 Dimensional Changes of Fabrics: Accelerated.187-2004 349 Seams; in Fabrics; Smoothness of, Dimensional Changes of Woven or Knitted after Repeated Home Laundering..............88B-2006 110 Textiles: Relaxation, Consolidation and Skewness Change in Fabric and Garment Felting........................................................ 99-2004 141 Twist Resulting from Automatic Dispersibility of Disperse Dyes: Filter Test..146-2006 256 Home Laundering......................................179-2004 323 Drycleaning: Durability of Applied Soil Redeposition: Launder-Ometer Designs and Finishes................................. 86-2005 108 Method.......................................................151-2003 267 Dusting Behavior of Dyes: Determination of..184-2005 338 Soil Release: Oily Stain Release Method......130-2000 213 Dusting Propensity of Powder Dyes: Speckiness of Colorant Dispersions: Evaluation of..............................................170-2006 300 Evaluation of..............................................176-2006 318 Dye and Pigment Migration in a Spectrophotometer UV Energy Calibration Pad-Dry Process: Evaluation of.................140-2006 240 Procedure for Optically Brightened Electrical Surface Resistivity of Fabrics....... 76-2005 97 Textiles....................................................EP11-2007 400 Electrical Resistance of Yarns....................... 84-2005 106 Stain Resistance: Pile Floor Coverings.........175-2003 315 Electrostatic Clinging of Fabrics: Standard Depth Scales for Depth Fabric-to-Metal Test..................................115-2005 179 Determination............................................EP4-2007 379 Electrostatic Propensity of Carpets...............134-2006 223 Thermal Fixation Properties of Disperse Extractable Content of Greige and/or Dyes............................................................154-2006 269 Prepared Textiles........................................ 97-1999 137 Transfer of Acid and Premetallized Acid Fabric Hand: Guidelines for the Dyes on Nylon...........................................159-2006 276 Subjective Evaluation of......................... EP5-2006 382 Transmittance or Blocking of Erythemally Fabrics; Appearance of, after Repeated Weighted Ultraviolet Radiation Home Laundering......................................124-2006 201 through Fabrics..........................................183-2004 334 Fiber Analysis: Qualitative............................ 20-2007 38 Visual Assessment of Color Difference Fiber Analysis: Quantitative..........................20A-2007 57 of Textiles..................................................EP9-2007 394 Finishes in Textiles: Identification................ 94-2007 126 Water Repellency: Spray Test........................ 22-2005 65 Fluidity of Dispersions of Cellulose Water Repellency: Tumble Jar Dynamic from Bleached Cotton Cloth...................... 82-2007 103 Absorption Test.......................................... 70-2005 95 Fluorine Content of Carpet Fibers.................189-2007 355 Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Foaming Propensity of Disperse Dyes..........167-2003 290 Test.............................................................127-2003 207 Formaldehyde Release from Fabric, Water Resistance: Impact Penetration Test... 42-2007 82 Determination of: Sealed Jar Method........112-2003 174 Water Resistance: Rain Test.......................... 35-2006 80 Frosting: (Color Change due to Flat Abrasion) Weather Resistance of Textiles: Exposure to Emery Method...........................................120-2004 193 Daylight and Weather.................................111-2003 165 Screen Wire Method..................................119-2004 190 Gray Scale for Color Change..................... EP1-2007 377 Weather Resistance of Textiles: Gray Scale for Staining.............................. EP2-2007 379 Xenon Lamp Exposure..............................169-2003 294 Hydrogen Peroxide by Potassium Weather Resistance of Textiles: Sunshine-Arc Titration: Determination of........................102-2007 151 Lamp Exposure with and without Wetting..192-2005 363 Insect Pest Deterrents on Textiles................. 28-2004 74 Weather Resistance: UV Light and Instrumental Assessment of the Change Moisture Exposure.....................................186-2006 344 in Color of a Test Specimen......................EP7-2003 390 Wetting Agents, Evaluation of....................... 17-2005 35 Instrumental Color Measurement.................EP6-2003 384 Wetting Agents: Evaluation of Mercerization in Cotton................................. 89-2003 118 Rewetting Agents....................................... 27-2004 73 Migration: Dye and Pigment in a Wetting Agents for Mercerization................. 43-2004 84 Pad-Dry Process: Evaluation of.................140-2006 240 Whiteness of Textiles.....................................110-2005 163 Mildew and Rot Resistance of Textiles: Wrinkle Recovery of Fabrics: Fungicides.................................................. 30-2004 76 Appearance Method...................................128-2004 209 Multifiber Adjacent Fabrics; Wrinkle Recovery of Woven Fabrics: Evaluation of.............................................EP10-2007 397 Recovery Angle.......................................... 66-2003 91 10 AATCC Technical Manual/2008 Copyright © 2007 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists