Category Physical Testing

Water repellency is the ability of a fabric to resist surface wetting, characterized by the “Lotus Effect” where water droplets bead up and roll off the surface without being absorbed. In the textile industry, ISO 4920 and AATCC TM22 are the two most recognized global…

his guide compares AATCC 30 (antifungal) and ASTM E2149 (antimicrobial) standards. Learn about mold resistance, dynamic contact killing, passing criteria, and technical fabric tips.

In the textile quality assessment system, color fastness is a decisive technical indicator for market access and consumer evaluation. This article provides an in-depth analysis of ISO 105-X12 (Color Fastness to Rubbing), ISO 105-C06 (Color Fastness to Washing), and ISO 105-B02 (Color Fastness…

When clients ask, “How many years will this sofa fabric last?” or “Is this Commercial Grade fabric?” what they really want to see is the “Abrasion Cycles” data derived from the ASTM D4966 (Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics – Martindale…

In international textile trade, when buyers from Europe, Australia, or Asia ask, “How many abrasion cycles does this fabric have?” they are almost strictly referring to the test results of ISO 12947-2. As the core part of the ISO 12947 series,…

Introduction In the world of functional textiles, there is a magical number that directly determines the lifespan, maintenance costs, and even safety assurance of a fabric—this is the “Martindale Cycles.” Whether it’s a frequently used hotel sofa fabric or an…

What is flame retardant fabric? Flame retardant fabric is a type of textile that has been treated with special production techniques to effectively prevent the spread of flames. After flame retardant treatment, the fabric will not burn when exposed to a…