What are the main standards that washing fastness tester complies with?

 

- GB/T 3921.1-1997 Test method for the color fastness of fabrics to washing. The standard specifies the test method of color fastness of fabric after washing, including the preparation of specimens, test conditions, test procedures, evaluation methods, etc.

- ISO 105-C06/C10 Test method for the color fastness of cotton fabrics and blended fabrics to washing. The standard specifies the test method of color fastness of cotton fabrics and blended fabrics after washing, including sample preparation, test conditions, test procedures, assessment methods, etc.

- AATCC 61 color fastness test: color fastness to washing. This standard specifies the test method of textile color fastness after washing, including the preparation of specimens, test conditions, test procedures, evaluation methods, etc.
 

 

Textile washing fastness tester works by putting textile specimens sewn together with standard lining fabrics into a stainless steel cup containing a mixture of steel balls, soap solution, and anhydrous sodium carbonate, and stirring mechanically at the specified time and temperature. When the test is over, the specimen is washed and dried, and then the discoloration of the specimen and the staining of the lining fabric are evaluated with a gray sample card or instrument. textile washing fastness tester can perform two or more standard tests at the same time, with intelligent temperature control, display to select the standard, water level protection, and other functions, which is essential equipment in textile testing.