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Weather Resistance of Textiles: Xenon Lamp Exposure

Test Method(s):
    · AATCC Test Method 169
    · AATCC Test Method 186

AATCC Test Method 169, Weather Resistance of Textiles: Xenon Lamp Exposure

Scope: a procedure for the exposure of textiles in an artificial weathering apparatus using controlled conditions of test.

• Options for weather exposure are chosen; can include wet cycles
• Sample is exposed to a customer requested amount of AATCC fading units (hours)
• A variety of tensile and durability tests can be performed and compared before and after
  weathering as well as color change Can run at both 420nm or 340nm

Machine Specifications:

• Q-Sun Xe-3 HS Xenon Test Chamber
• Vertical Specimen Rack that allows for odd or 3D shaped products

 

 

AATCC Test Method 186, Weather Resistance: UV Light and Moisture Exposure

Scope: a procedure for the exposure of textiles in an artificial weathering apparatus employing fluorescent UV lamps

• Options for weather exposure are chosen; can include wet cycles
• Sample is exposed to a customer requested amount of AATCC fading units (hours)
• A variety of tensile and durability tests can be performed and compared before and after weathering as well as color change

 

Machine Specifications:

Q-UV Xe-3 HS Xenon Test Chamber

Vertical Specimen Rack that allows for odd or 3D shaped products