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Colorfastness to Crocking (AHFA or ACT Standards)

AATCC Test Method 8 Following AHFA Joint Industry Fabrics Standards & Guidelines for Upholstery Fabric.

AATCC Test Method 8 Following ACT (Association for Contract Textiles) Voluntary Performance Guidelines for Upholstery Fabric or Wall-coverings.

Test Method(s):
    · AATCC Test Method 8, Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crock-meter Method

Scope: Determines the amount of color transferred from the surface of colored textile material to other surfaces by rubbing.

• Sample is placed on crock-meter
• A 100% cotton white fabric cloth is rubbed across the sample 10 times in the wet and dry state
• The cotton cloth is evaluated for staining

For more information contact: Jodi Lynch 828-327-7000 ext. 4115 or
e-mail at: Jodi Lynch

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