Standard Tests for Upholstery Fabrics

Test NameTest MethodLead TimeYardage
Breaking StrengthASTM D50341-2 days12" x Full
Tearing StrengthASTM D22611-2 days12" x Full
Yarn SlippageASTM D40341-2 days12" x Full
Woven - ElongationJoint Industry Chapter 101-2 days18" x Full
Knit - ElongationJoint Industry Chapter 101-2 days18" x Full
Dynamic Seam Fatigue TestJoint Industry Chapter 22 / ASTM D40331-2 days54" x Full
Surface Abrasion
WyzenbeekASTM D4157Pending number of cycles12" x Full
MartindaleASTM D4966Pending number of cycles12" x Full
Resistance to Pilling
BrushASTM D35111-2 days12" x Full
MartindaleASTM D49701-2 days12" x Full
Dimensional Change
WaterASTM D3597 Section 6.51-2 days18" x 18"
SolventASTM D3597 Section 6.51-2 days18" x 18"
Colorfastness to WaterAATCC 1071-2 days6" x 6"
Colorfastness to SolventAATCC 107 / modified1-2 days6" x 6"
Colorfastness to Light - XenonAATCC 16.3 20 hours/day6" x 6"
Colorfastness to CrockingAATCC 81-2 days12" x 12"
UFAC/NFPA 260UFAC/NFPA 2601-2 days18" x Full
California Technical Bulletin117-2013, Section 11-2 days18" x Full

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