EQUIPMENT
• Multifibre
adjacent fabric, type DW (ISO 105-F10) Or as per buyer requirement
• Price Tag Gun
• Light box
with light source D65 Or as per buyer requirement
• Grey scale
for assessing change in colour (ISO 105-A02) Or as per buyer requirement
• Grey scale
for assessing staining (ISO 105-A03) Or as per buyer requirement
TEST
SPECIMEN
One specimen of
each colour and material.
If the end
product has components like bindings, laces, tapings, etc. in qualities other
than the base fabric or parts in different colours, attach all components to
the sample in dimensions that will be used in the end product.
METHOD
1.
Cut a multifibre adjacent fabric measuring 4cm x 10cm.
2.
Use a price tag gun to attach the multifibre to the specimen. Keep an unwashed
product or fabric cutting for the assessment.
3.
Wash the specimen according to the care instruction.
4. Line dry the
multifibre separately. Dry the specimen according to the care instruction.
RESULTS
Assess cross staining, change in colour and
colour staining.