Determination of water repellency of fabrics by the bundesmann rain shower test, is not very accurate for measuring water resistance penetration when testing the latest tightly woven or lightly coated. It measures the resistance to the penetration of water by impact, and thus can be used to predict the probable rain penetration resistance of fabrics. The blotter is then reweighed to determine the amount of water which has leaked through the specimen during the test. I, careidly place small drops approximately 5 mm 0. With the instrument, tests may be made at different intensities see 11. This test evaluates colorfastness and staining potential of fabrics under accelerated wash condition that. Aatcc 352000 technical standards edocuments online. Launderometer aatcc test method 611996 colorfastness to laundering, home and commercial. The sdl atlas rain tester determines the penetration. Characteristic minimum requirements test method water resistance aatcc 35 2 ft 30 s shower2 ft 2 min rain 3 ft 5 min storm water repellency aatcc 22 smooth fabrics. The waterproofing of the two sides of the sample is different, which should be marked. Abstract show below hide below pertains to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a waterresistant or waterrepellent finish and calculates the. Original 90 min after laundering 70 min rough fabrics.
The aatcc 100 test method method is designed to quantitatively test the ability of fabrics and textiles to inhibit the growth of microorganisms or kill them, over a 24 hour period of contact. Characteristic minimum requirements test method water resistance aatcc 352 ft 30 s shower2 ft 2 min rain3 ft 5 min storm water repellency aatcc 22 smooth fabrics. Water proof and water repellent fabric finishes textile. New methods that have been added and other impo rtant changes made since the last issue are summarized on page 16.
Courses cover aatcc and astm textile testing methods. Launderometer aatcc test method 611996 colorfastness to. Simulated rain dispensed from the water column can be adjusted depending on the standard. Aatcc test methods 22 water repellency spray test and 35 water resistance rain test are the most widely used to set performance specifications for. Provide test results proving water resistance aatcc 351985 visibly coated with polyurethane or rubber. Aatcc 100 antimicrobial test method for textile fabrics. Testing process following the correct sequence from aatcc 5 method, performed after staff training made during the week of 823. This rain test is more suitable for measuring relatively low amounts of water penetrating highly water resistant fabric.
Launderometer aatcc test method 611996 colorfastness. Aatcc 352018 is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a waterresistant or waterrepellent finish. Spray repellency test aatcc 22 rain test aatcc 35 water impact penetration aatcc 42. Check your labs performance with interlaboratory proficiency testing programs. The fabric resistance to impact by water is measured and used to predict the penetration of rain into the fabric.
The rest of the procedure is the same as that for test method 35. This test method is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a waterresistant or waterrepellent finish. Classification of coated and water resistant apparel. Customs and border protection cbp as of the date of publication, which is shown on. Aatcc offers handson test method training around the world and right at your lab. It measures the resistance of fabrics to the penetration of water by impact, and thus can be used to predict the probable rain penetration resistance of fabrics. Aatcc test methods are developed by research committees through extensive investigations and interlaboratory. The rules of procedure for aatcc test method and technology committees page 423.
The rain test is to test the waterproof by simulating the fabrics exposed to air in heavy rain, which is suitable for any fabric with or without waterproof treatment. Original 80 min after laundering 70 min flammability pass no std. Determining the resistance of the color of textiles of all kinds and in all forms to immersion in water. The aatcc style guide for writing test methods page 416 is the defining document used by research committees in writing these methods.
Test microorganisms are used at standardized concentrations of fresh cultures. This is a 24 hour quantitative brothbased assay for the evaluation of the degree of antibacterial activity of finishes on textile materials. Rain test assesses fabric performance when it is sprayed with rain water as well as the pressure due to the rains impact. Hydrocarbon resistance test see other formats a by authority of the united states of america legally binding document by the authority vested by part 5 of the united states code 552a and part 1 of the code of regulations 51 the attached document has been duly incorporated by reference and shall be considered legally binding upon all.
Dec 17, 2016 determining the resistance of the color of textiles of all kinds and in all forms to immersion in water. Rain tester, widely used in labs to test the penetration resistance performance of fabrics or composites under different intensities of water impactby stimulating the rain dropping gravity impact via different water level inside the tube, predetermined according to different standards. Provide test results proving water resistance aatcc 35 1985. The aatcc 100 test method is the most commonly chosen test and has become the industry standard for antimicrobial fabric performance in the united states. Aatcc 100 antimicrobial fabric test microchem laboratory. The test method produces objective measurements of liquid moisture management properties of knitted, woven and nonwoven t extile fabrics. However, if the same fabric with waterproof finishes which can pass an aatcc35 test and qualifies as rainwater resistant. Click here to see the list of changes in the most recent technical manual. Rainproof tester testex testex textile testing instruments. Below, you will find a summary of the aatcc 100 test method, along with some of its strengths and weaknesses. Performance evaluation and testing of water repellent textiles.
New methods that have been added and other impo rtant changes made since the last issue are summarized on page 14. Water proof and water repellent fabric finishes textile school. Aatcc members only click here for information on the research committees that develop and maintain aatcc standards. Water repellency test methods for textiles textile course. Aatcc 30 antifungal assessment and mildew resistance test. This chapter provides an overview of the various test methods available for assessing the performance of water repellent textiles. The test methods chosen depend on the degree of water repellency that is desired. Water resistant ability of fabric to resist wetting and penetration by water. These include static and dynamic methods for assessing a fabric or garments resistance to surface wetting and resistance to water penetration.
Rain test standard by american association of textile chemists and colorists, 20. Liquid moisture management properties of textile fabrics. Classification of coated and water resistant apparel january 2008 notice. Applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a water resistant or waterrepellent finish.
Textile, garment, garment accessories 3018bd sop b ased on aatcc 3520 water resistance. The following contains the certificates to be used for certification of the highvisibility items, retroreflective. This test method is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a waterrepellent finish. Sep 02, 2010 testing process following the correct sequence from aatcc 5 method, performed after staff training made during the week of 823. Plus links to detergent info and safety data sheets sds. This test method is not intended for use in predicting the probably rain penetration resistance of fabrics, since it does not measure rain or water penetration. Aatcc 100 antimicrobial standard test method is used to quantitatively test the antimicrobial activity of the textiles fabrics over the contact period of 24 hours against staphylococcus aureus and klebsiella pneumonia. It measures the resistance of fabrics to the penetration of water by impact, and thus can be used to predict the probable resistance of fabrics to rain penetration resistance of garment fabrics. Textile, garment, garment accessories 3006bd sop b ased on aatcc 16. In this test, 500 ml of water is showered onto the sample at a height of 2 ft.
This publication is intended to provide guidance and information to the trade community. Rain test standard by american association of textile chemists and colorists, 01012000. Us customs uses the rain test to determine import duty rate for. Spray repellency aatcc 22 rain test aatcc 35 oil repellency aatcc 118 water impact penetration aatcc 42 vertical wicking state method drop wicking aatcc 79 hydrostatic resistance high astm d751 hydrostatic resistance low aatcc 127 mvt astm e96 a b bw soil release aatcc specify other reagents. Be sure to use and reference only the most current versions. Aatcc 35 2018 is applicable to any textile fabric, which may or may not have been given a waterresistant or waterrepellent finish. The aatcc 30 method, titled antifungal activity, assessment on textile materials.
Mildew and rot resistance of textile materials is designed to determine how susceptible textile materials cloth, gauze, or similar object are to mildew and fungal growth and evaluate the efficacy of the fungicides applied to the selected materials. Multilingual interface with display options in english, chinese, spanish and turkish. This test is applicable to all type of fabrics whether treated with a water repellent chemical or not. For testing rain penetration, aatcc method 35, water resistance. Rainproof tester complies with aatcc 35, iso 22958, etc. Water temperature and spray rate and duration are automatically controlled. Hydrostatic pressure test iso 811 textile fabrics determination of resistance to water penetration hydrostatic pressure test astm d 2247 standard practice for testing water resistance of coatings in 100 % relative humidity astm d. Nov 09, 2018 in the aatcc 127 test method, cut at least three samples with an area of 200mm200mm along the diagonal direction of the tested sample. Provides full control of water column height, water temperature, and test time. It is especially suitable for measuring the penetration resistance of garment fabrics. Prevents water from wetting or penetrating through the. However, if the same fabric with waterproof finishes which can pass an aatcc 35 test and qualifies as rainwater resistant. Aatcc 35 the fabric has to go through a cup test where the fabric has to stand 600mm water pressure without leakage.