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How To Evaluate and Read the Result From Martindale Machine
2019/09/17
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There are three Martindale methods to evaluate the wear resistance of fabric: specimen breakage method, mass loss method, and appearance quality change method. The sample breakage method is the most commonly used among the three methods, which has a small error and the test result is intuitionistic and clear, the wear resistance of different fabrics is easy to be compared. The assessment of mass loss method and appearance quality change method is more complex, but it can reflect the wear resistance of samples at different friction stages. It has strong practicability in analyzing the use of fabrics in production enterprises or scientific research institutions.
Take the sample breakage method as an example. The test result from the Martindale machine is usually given as a score of 1000’s of rubs or cycles completed. The higher the score of rubs or cycles, the more suitable the fabric is for heavier usage. We categorize fabrics basically on the test results.
Research has shown that when a result of less than 1000 rubs is obtained, the fabric is recommended to be used for decorative purpose (i.e accents and cushion), so therefore, this fabric is not recommended for general use.
If the fabric gives a result of 10,000 to 15,000 rubs, the fabric is highly recommended for use on furniture that will be used occasionally. The reason why the fabric is recommended for light domestic is because the fabric is constructed delicately or the fabric is made of delicate yarns.
If the fabric gives 25,000 to 30,000 rubs, then it can be used for heavy duty (on the main furniture in the house which will be used daily and continually).
If you are having more than 30,000 rubs, then the fabric is suitable for both commercial and heavy duty use (commercial furniture and environments).
Lastly, people have problem when the notice that their has more than 50,000. The answer to this is that rubs like this have little impact in the practical application.This is because the Martindale test is for abrasion only and some other factors can affect wear and tear of a fabric, other factors like Chemicals used to wash the textile, the UV exposure etc, just the way a fabric having high rub count means the fabric will be resistant to cat claws.
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