QUALITY AND

QUALITY AND TESTING

TESTING MANUAL

New Wave Group

Version: June 2020
CONTENTS

1. EU Woven fabric – Fabric ID Form page 3

2. EU Knit fabric– Fabric ID Form page 5
3. EU Workwear– Fabric ID Form page 7
4. U.S. Woven fabric – Fabric ID Form page 9
5. U.S. Knit fabric – Fabric ID Form page 12
6. U.S. Workwear – Fabric ID Form page 15

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1. EU WOVEN FABRIC – FABRIC ID FORM

Fabric Art No./Description: Supplier: Date:

EU All woven fabrics (1/2)

Please add "x" to confirm,

Test properties Test Standard ISO Requirement or advise the best
requirements / comments

if garment is non-wash +/-3%

Dimensional stability to
washing as per washing ISO6330 if garment is washed +/-3%
instruction
stretch +1%/-5%
Dimensional stability to dry
ISO3175-1 dry cleaning +/-3%
clean
Satisfactory overall
appearance. No
Appearance after laundering ISO6330 noticeable changes,
defects or
deterioration.
Spirality/twisting ISO16322 after wash 2cm/4%
color change 4
Colorfastness to washing as
ISO105 C06 color staining 4
per washing instruction
self staining 4-5

Colorfastness to actual color change 4

ISO 6330
laundering color staining 4-5
Colorfastness to dryclean,
ISO 105 D01 color change 4
if claimed

Colorfastness to rubbing, dry 4 (dark color 3-4)

ISO105 X12
before wash wet 3 (dark color 2-3)

Colorfastness to rubbing, after dry 4 (dark color 3-4)

wash, if original is failed and ISO105 X12
garment is washed wet 3 (dark color 2-3)

color change 4
Colorfastness to dye transfer
AATCC 163 color staining 4
during storage
cross staining 4-5
Colorfastness to light (1-8) ISO105 B02 color change 4

color change 4
Colorfastness to perspiration ISO105 E04
color staining 4

Colorfastness to water color change 4

ISO105 E01
(multicolor contrast only) color staining 4

Colorfastness to sea water color change 4

ISO105 E02
(swimwear only) color staining 4

Colorfastness to chlorinated color change 4

ISO105 E03
water (swimwear only) color staining 4
Pilling, Martindale ISO12945-2 after 2000 rubs 3-4

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EU All woven fabrics (2/2)

Please add "x" to confirm,

Test properties Test Standard ISO Requirement or advise the best
requirements / comments

<150gsm 10 000 rubs

Abrasion no thread breakage ISO12947-2, load
and shade change before 5000 9KPA, color 150-250gsm 15 000 rubs
rubs change 3
>250gsm 20 000 rubs
ISO12947-2 no <250gsm or stretch 5 000 rubs
Pile loss, face side only
visable bare
(corduroy and velvet only) >250gsm 7 000 rubs
surface
<150gsm 80N
ISO13936-1
Seam slippage 150-250gsm 100N
6mm
>250gsm 120N
<150gsm 8N
Tear strength, warp and weft
ISO13937-2 150-250gsm 10N
direction
>250gsm 12N
<150gsm 150N
Tensile strength, warp and weft
ISO13934-1 150-250gsm 200N
direction
>250gsm 275N
Residue extence
>10% elastane after 30 max 5%
seconds
Stretch and recovery recovery 95% min
BS EN 14704-1
(in case of elastane) Residue extence
<=10% elastane after max 10% max
30 seconds
recovery 90% min
As per standard in
Zipper strenght (if applicable) BS 3084
method
Print Durability (if applicable) ISO 6330 after 3 washes No change
ASTM D1230 weight <100gsm or
Flammability 5 seconds class 1
KOVFS 1985:5 childrens wear
Snagging resistance BS 6527 4
Fabric weight ISO3801 +/-5% max
No tolerance for single
Fabric Composition ISO1833 +/-3%
fibre
before wash 4
Water Repellency(if claimed) ISO4920 spray
after 5 washes 3

ISO 811 step 1 fabric and seam 2 000 mm

fabric and seam after
Rainwear with knitted backing ISO 6330 step 2 2 000 mm
wash
determination of resistance to
water penetration EN530, step 3 fabric after wash,
method 2, 9kPa, abrasion of protective 1 500 mm
1000rubs material

Rainwear with PU backing ISO811 step 1 fabric and seam 2 000 mm

determination of resistance to fabric and seam after
water penetration ISO 6330 step 2 2 000 mm
wash
Moisture vapour permeability
ASTM E96BW as per required
(if claimed)
Air permeability (if wind
ISO9237 mm/second 10 max
resistance claimed)
EN 12132-1
(down filling)
Down proof No of penetrated 5
EN 15586 (filling
except down)

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2. EU KNIT FABRIC – FABRIC ID FORM

Fabric Art No./Description: Supplier: Date:

EU All knit fabrics (1/2)

Please add "x" to confirm,

Test properties Test Standard ISO Requirement or advise the best
requirements / comments

Dimensional stability to general knits -5%/+3%

washing as per washing ISO6330
instruction interlock/dobby knits -6%/+3%
Satisfactory overall
appearance. No
Appearance after laundering ISO6330 noticeable changes,
defects or
deterioration.
Spirality/twisting ISO16322 after wash 2cm/4%

color change 4
Colorfastness to washing as
ISO105 C06 color staining 4
per washing instruction
self staining 4-5

Colorfastness to actual color change 4

ISO 6330
laundering color staining 4-5
Colorfastness to dryclean,
ISO 105 D01 color change 4
if claimed

Colorfastness to rubbing, dry 4 (dark color 3-4)

before wash, excluding ISO105 X12
underwear and babywear wet 3 (dark color 2-3)

Colorfastness to rubbing, after dry 4 (dark color 3-4)

wash, if original is failed and ISO105 X12
garment is washed wet 3 (dark color 2-3)

color change 4
Colorfastness to dye transfer
AATCC 163 color staining 4
during storage
cross staining 4-5

Colorfastness to light (1-8) ISO105 B02 color change 4

color change 4
Colorfastness to perspiration ISO105 E04
color staining 4

Colorfastness to perspiration
ISO 105 B07 Color change 4
and light
color change 4
Colorfastness to water ISO105 E01
color staining 4

Colorfastness to sea water color change 4

ISO105 E02
(swimwear only) color staining 4

Colorfastness to chlorinated color change 4

ISO105 E03
water (swimwear only) color staining 4

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EU All knit fabrics (2/2)

Please add "x" to confirm,

Test properties Test Standard ISO Requirement or advise the best
requirements / comments

ISO12945-1, 18000
ICI Pilling 3-4
cycles
ISO13938-2
Bursting strenght 300 kPa
(dia 30mm)
Residue extence
>10% elastane after 30 max 5%
seconds
Stretch and recovery recovery 95% min
BS EN 14704-1
(in case of elastane) Residue extence
<=10% elastane after max 10% max
30 seconds
recovery 90% min
As per standard in
Zipper strenght (if applicable) BS 3084
method

Print Durability (if applicable) ISO 6330 after 3 washes No change

ASTM D1230 weight <100gsm or

Flammability 5 seconds class 1
KOVFS 1985:5 childrens wear

Snagging resistance BS 6527 4

Fabric weight ISO3801 +/-5% max

No tolerance for single
Fabric Composition ISO1833 +/-3%
fibre
before wash 4
Water Repellency(if claimed) ISO4920 spray
after 5 washes 3

ISO 811 step 1 fabric and seam 2 000 mm

fabric and seam after
Rainwear with knitted backing ISO 6330 step 2 2 000 mm
wash
determination of resistance to
water penetration EN530, step 3 fabric after wash,
method 2, 9kPa, abrasion of protective 1 500 mm
1000rubs material

Rainwear with PU backing ISO811 step 1 fabric and seam 2 000 mm

determination of resistance to fabric and seam after
water penetration ISO 6330 step 2 2 000 mm
wash
Moisture vapour permeability
ASTM E96BW as per required
(if claimed)
EN 12132-1
(down filling)
Down proof No of penetrated 5
EN 15586 (filling
except down)

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EU WORKWEAR – FABRIC ID FORM

Fabric Art No./Description: Supplier: Date:

EU All woven and knit shell fabrics for workwear (1/2)

Please add "x" to
confirm, or advise the
Test properties Test Standard ISO Requirement
best requirements /
comments

woven +/-3%
Dimensional stability to
washing as per washing ISO6330-2000 knit +3/-5%
instruction including 85'c
stretch +1%/-5%
Satisfactory overall
appearance. No
Appearance after laundering ISO6330 noticeable changes,
defects or
deterioration.
woven 2%
Spirality/twisting ISO16322
knit 4%/2 cm

color change 4
Colorfastness to washing as
per washing instruction ISO105 C06 color staining 3-4
including 85'c
self staining 4-5

Colorfastness to rubbing, dry 4 (dark color 3-4)

ISO105 X12
before wash wet 3 (dark color 2-3)

Colorfastness to actual color change 4

ISO 6330
laundering color staining 4-5

acid 4
Colorfastness to perspiration ISO105 E04
alkaline 4

color change 4
Colorfastness to dye transfer
AATCC 163 color staining 4
during storage
cross staining 4-5

Pilling, Martindale ISO12945-2 after 7000 rubs 3-4

Colorfastness to light (1-8) ISO105 B02 color change 4

Air permeability, only for

ISO9237 mm/second 10 max
windproof
before wash 4
Water Repellency(if claimed) ISO4920 spray
after 5 washes 3
Resistance to water
ISO811 as per required
penetration

Moisture vapour permeability ASTM E96BW as per required

<150gsm 30 000 rubs

Abrasion no thread breakage
ISO12947-2, load 12
and shade change before 5000 150-250gsm 35 000 rubs
kpa, color change 3
rubs
>250gsm 50 000 rubs

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EU All woven and knit shell fabrics for workwear (2/2)
Please add "x" to
confirm, or advise the
Test properties Test Standard ISO Requirement
best requirements /
comments

6.0 lbs or 35%

Seam stretchability (knit only) AATCC TS015
elongation minimum

<150gsm >150N
ISO13936-1
Seam slippage 150-250gsm >225N
6mm
>350N or as per
>250gsm
required
<150gsm >30N
Tear strength, warp and weft
ISO13937-2 150-250gsm >40N
direction (woven only)
>250gsm 50N or as per required

<150gsm >300N
Tensile strength, warp and weft
ISO13934-1 150-250gsm >550N
direction (woven only)
>800N or as per
>250gsm
required
Residue extence max
>10% elastane after 30 5%
seconds
Stretch and recovery recovery 95% min
BS EN 14704-1
(in case of elastane) Residue extence max
<=10% elastane after 10% max
30 seconds
recovery 90% min
As per standard in
Zipper strenght (if applicable) BS 3084
method

Print Durability (if applicable) ISO 6330 after 3 washes No change

ASTM D1230 weight <100gsm or

Flammability 5 seconds class 1
KOVFS 1985:5 childrens wear

Snagging resistance BS 6527 4

Fabric weight ISO3801 +/-5% max

No tolerance for single

Fabric Composition ISO1833 +/-3%
fibre

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3. U.S. WOVEN FABRIC – FABRIC ID FORM

Fabric Art No./Description: Supplier: Date:

U.S. All woven fabrics (1/3)

Please add "x" to confirm,
Test properties Test Standard U.S. Requirement or advise the best
requirements / comments

general woven -3%/+1% max

Dimensional stability to stretch <3% spandex -3%/+1% max

AATCC135/150
washing stretch >3% spandex -4%/+1% max
Rayon or rayon blends -5%/+1% max
Dimensional stability to Commercial
dry clean -2%/+1% max
dryclean dryclean

Appearance after laundering appearance no change

Spirality/twisting AATCC 179 after wash 3%

color change 4.0
Colorfastness to laundering AATCC61 color staining 4.0
self staining 4.5
color change 4.0
as per
Colorfastness to actual
recommended care color staining 4.0
laundering
instruction
self staining 4.5
color change 4.0
Colorfastness to dryclean,
AATCC132 color staining 3.0
if claimed
self staining 4.5

Colorfastness to crocking, dry 4.0 (dark color 3.5)

AATCC8
before wash wet 3.0 (dark color 2.5)
Colorfastness to crocking, dry 4.0 (dark color 3.5)
after wash, if original is failed AATCC8
and garment is washed wet 3.0 (dark color 2.5)
color change 4.0
Colorfastness to water AATCC107 color staining 3.0
self staining 4.5
color change 4.0
Colorfastness to sea water
AATCC106 color staining 4.0
(swimwear)
self staining 4.5
Colorfastness to chlorine
water (swimwear) AATCC162 color change 4.0
color change 4.0
Colorfastness to dye transfer
AATCC 163 color staining 4.0
during storage
cross staining 4.5

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U.S. All woven fabrics (2/3)
Please add "x" to confirm,
Test properties Test Standard U.S. Requirement or advise the best
requirements / comments

light/middle shade
3.5
20hrs
(golfwear 20/40 hrs) 4.0/3.5
Colorfastness to light AATCC16 option 3 dark shade 20 hrs 4.0
(golfwear 20/40 hrs) 4.0/4.0
All swimwear, 20/40 hrs 4.0/4.0
color change 4.0
Colorfastness to perspiration,
AATCC15 color staining 3.0
excluding golfwear
self staining 4.5
white/neon color, 20 hrs 3.5
Colorfastness to perspiration AATCC15 & 16
light shade, 20 hrs 4.0
& light option 3
other color, 20 hrs 3.5

Colorfastness to perspiration
AATCC125 20 hrs 3.5
& light, golfwear only

Colorfastness to chlorine
AATCC TS-001 color change 4.0
bleach
Colorfastness to non-chlorine
AATCC TS-001 color change 4.0
bleach
Colorfastness to Ozone, 1
AATCC23 4.0
cycle (Denims only)
Piling resistance ASTM D3514 3.5
2500 rubs no fabric
raised
ASTM D4966, load rupture
Abrasion resistance
9 kpa 5000 rubs no fabric
non-rised
rupture

Pile retention (corduroy and face grade 4.0

ASTM D4685
velvet only) back grade 4.0
Strength: 30 lbs
ASTM D 1683/ minimum
Seam slippage
ASTM D 434 Slippage: 20 lbs @
1/4” minimum
Tear strenght ASTM D1424 1.5 lbs min
<5.0 oz/sq yd 30 lbs min
Tensile strenght ASTM D5034
>=5.0 oz/sq yd 40 lbs min

>10% spandex after 30 growth 5% max

seconds recovery 85% min
Stretch and recovery
ASTM D3107
(in case of elastane) growth 7% max
<=10% spandex after
30 seconds recovery 70% min
As per standard in
Zipper strenght (if applicable) ASTM D 2061
method

Print Durability (if applicable) AATCC 135/150 after 3 washes No change

Flammability 16CFR1610 all apparel class 1

Snagging resistance ASTM D 3939 4
Fabric weight ASTM D3776 +/-5% max

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U.S. All woven fabrics (3/3)
Please add "x" to confirm,
Test properties Test Standard U.S. Requirement or advise the best
requirements / comments

No tolerance for single

Fabric Composition AATCC20/20A +/-3%
fibre

10 washes general
smoothness/ seam
4.0
puckering/ crease
resistance

20 washes general
Wrinkle Resistance AATCC 124/ smoothness / seam
3.5
(if claimed) AATCC 143 puckering / crease
resistance

30 washes general
smoothness/ seam
3.5
puckering / crease
resistance

Absorbency (quick dry fabric

AATCC79 <5 seconds
only)
Wicking Rate – Vertical 3” after 30 minutes
AATCC 197
(quick dry fabric only) minimum
Air permeability (if claimed) ASTM D737 10 cfm max
Resistance to water
AATCC127 before and after wash as per required
penetration (if claimed)
Water vapor
transmission/permeability (if ASTME96 BW as per required
claimed)
Water resistance/rain test (if
AATCC35 600mm/2 min 1gm max
claimed)
before wash 90
Water Repellency(if claimed) AATCC22
after one wash 80
AATCC127 fabric and seam 2 000 mm
fabric and seam after 3
Rainwear with knitted backing AATCC127 2 000 mm
washes
determination of resistance to
water penetration after 3 washes,
ASTM D4966 9kPA
abrasion of protective 1 500 mm
1000rubs
clothing

Rainwear with PU backing AATCC127 fabric and seam 2 000 mm

determination of resistance to fabric and seam after 3
water penetration AATCC127 2 000 mm
washes
original 5 min

after 10 washes 4 min

Oil repellence/nano finish (if
AATCC118
claimed) after 20 washes 3.5 min

after 30 washes 3.5 min

Down proof (downwear only) IDFB method No of penetrated 5

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4. U.S. KNIT FABRIC – FABRIC ID FORM

Fabric Art No./Description: Supplier: Date:

U.S. All knit fabrics (1/3)

Please add "x" to confirm, or

Test properties Test Standard U.S. Requirement advise the best requirements /
comments

jersey/fleece/french
-5%/+1% max
terry
interlock/rib/thermals -6%/+1% max
Dimensional stability to
AATCC135/150 warp knits -4%/+1% max
washing
Raschel/tricot lace/
-3%/+1% max
mesh
Syntetics/Cellulosis -5%/+1% max
Dimensional stability to Commercial
dry clean -3%/+1% max
dryclean dryclean
Twisting after 3 washes/1
AATCC179 method
drycleaning, excluding option 1 +/-3%
1
sweaters
Appearance after
appearance no change
laundering
color change 4.0
Colorfastness to
AATCC61 color staining 4.0
laundering
self staining 4.5
as per color change 4.0
Colorfastness to actual
recommended care
laundering color staining 4.5
instruction
color change 4.0
Colorfastness to dryclean,
AATCC132 color staining 3.0
if claimed
self staining 4.5

Colorfastness to crocking, dry 4.0 (dark color 3.5)

AATCC8
before wash wet 3.0 (dark color 2.5)
Colorfastness to crocking, dry 4.0 (dark color 3.5)
after wash, if original is
AATCC8
failed and garment is wet 3.0 (dark color 2.5)
washed
color change 4.0
Colorfastness to water AATCC107 color staining 3.0
self staining 4.5
color change 4.0
Colorfastness to sea water
AATCC106 color staining 4.0
(swimwear)
self staining 4.5
Colorfastness to chlorine
water (swimwear) AATCC162 color change 4.0
color change 4.0
Colorfastness to dye
AATCC 163 color staining 4.0
transfer during storage
cross staining 4.5

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U.S. All knit fabrics (2/3)

Please add "x" to confirm, or

Test properties Test Standard U.S. Requirement advise the best requirements /
comments

color change 4.0

Colorfastness to
perspiration, excluding AATCC15 color staining 3.0
golfwear
self staining 4.5

report color change every hour within 8 hrs

Colorfastness to anti-
international method if no color change after 8 hrs report the
perspiration, golfwear only
result after 24 hrs
light/middle shade
3.5
20hrs
(golfwear 20/40 hrs) 4.0/3.5
(silk, silk blends 10
4.0
hrs)
Colorfastness to light AATCC16 option 3 dark shade 20 hrs 4.0
(golfwear 20/40 hrs) 4.0/4.0
silk, silk blends 10 hrs) 4.0
All swimwear, 20/40
4.0/4.0
hrs
color change 4.0
Colorfastness to
perspiration, excluding AATCC15 color staining 3.0
golfwear
self staining 4.5
white/neon color, 20
3.5
hrs
Colorfastness to AATCC15 & 16 light shade, 20 hrs 4.0
perspiration & light option 3
other color, 20 hrs 3.5
swimwear, 40 hrs 4.0
Colorfastness to
perspiration & light, AATCC125 20 hrs 3.5
golfwear only
Colorfastness to chlorine
AATCC TS-001 color change 4.0
bleach
Colorfastness to non-
AATCC TS-001 color change 4.0
chlorine bleach
Pilling resistance,
ASTM D3512 after 30 minutes 3.0
excluding sweaters
ICI pilling (sweaters and 4 hrs,lambwool/
IWS52 3.5
wool only) blends 2 hrs

Pile retention (corduroy face grade 4.0

ASTM D4685
and velvet only) back grade 4.0
Bursting strength ASTM D3786 40psi min

>10% spandex after growth 5% max

30 seconds recovery 85% min
Stretch and recovery
ASTM2594
(excluding sweaters) growth 7% max
<=10% spandex after
30 minutes recovery 70% min
6.0lbs or 35%
Seam stretchability AATCC TS015
elongation min
Snagging resistance ASTM D 3939 4.0
Zipper strenght (if As per standard in
ASTM D2061
applicable) method
Print Durability (if
AATCC 135/150 after 3 washes No change
applicable)

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U.S. All knit fabrics (3/3)

Please add "x" to confirm, or

Test properties Test Standard U.S. Requirement advise the best requirements /
comments

Flammability 16CFR1610 all apparel class 1

Fabric weight ASTM D3776 +/-5% max
No tolerance for single
Fabric Composition AATCC20/20A +/-3%
fibre
good 15<UPF<25
UV resistance, if claimed AATCC 183 very good 25<=UPF<40
excellent 40<=UPF

10 washes general
smoothness/ seam
4.0
puckering/ crease
resistance

20 washes general
Wrinkle Resistance (if AATCC 124/ smoothness / seam
3.5
claimed) AATCC 143 puckering / crease
resistance

30 washes general
smoothness/ seam
3.5
puckering / crease
resistance

Absorbency (quick dry

AATCC79 <5 seconds
fabric only)
Wicking Rate – Vertical 3” after 30 minutes
AATCC 197
(quick dry fabric only) minimum
Air permeability (if
ASTM D737 10 cfm max
claimed)
Resistance to water
AATCC127 before and after wash as per required
penetration (if claimed)
Water vapor
>500gsm/24 hr or
transmission/permeability ASTME96 BW
as per required
(if claimed)
Water resistance/rain test
AATCC35 600mm/2 min 1gm max
(if claimed)
Water Repellency(if before wash 90
AATCC22
claimed) after one wash 80
AATCC127 fabric and seam 2 000 mm
Rainwear with knitted fabric and seam after
AATCC127 2 000 mm
backing determination of 3 washes
resistance to water
penetration after 3 washes,
ASTM D4966 9kPA
abrasion of protective 1 500 mm
1000rubs
clothing
Rainwear with PU backing AATCC127 fabric and seam 2 000 mm
determination of
resistance to water fabric and seam after
AATCC127 2 000 mm
penetration 3 washes
original 5 min

after 10 washes 4 min

Oil repellence/nano finish
AATCC118
(if claimed) after 20 washes 3.5 min

after 30 washes 3.5 min

Down proof
IDFB method No of penetrated 5
(downwear only)

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6. U.S. WORKWEAR – FABRIC ID FORM

Fabric Art No./Description: Supplier: Date:

U.S. All woven and knit shell fabrics for workwear (1/2)
Please add "x" to confirm,
Test properties Test Standard U.S. Requirement or advise the best
requirements / comments

general woven -3%/+1%

AATCC135, 5 cycles
Dimensional stability to general knit -5%/+1%
conditon 3, IV or V,
washing as per product spec
AIII
stretch -5%/+1%

Spirality/twisting AATCC 179 after wash 3%

color change 4.0
Colorfastness to laundering AATCC61 color staining 3.5
self staining 4.5
dry 4.0 (dark color 3.5)
Colorfastness to crocking AATCC8
wet 3.5 (dark color 3.0)
color change 4.0
Colorfastness to water AATCC107 color staining 3.0
self staining 4.5
color change 4.0
Colorfastness to perspiration AATCC15 color staining 3.5
self staining 4.5
Colorfastness to light AATCC16 option 3 color change 4.0
Colorfastness to perspiration&
AATCC125 color change 3.5
light
Colorfastness to Ozone, denim
AATCC109 color change 4.0
only
Colorfastness to Burnt Gas,
AATCC23 color change 4.0
denim only
Colorfastness to chlorine
AATCC TS-001 color change 4.0
bleach
Colorfastness to non-chlorine
AATCC TS-001 color change 4.0
bleach
Piling resistance (knit only) ASTM D3512 3.5
Piling resistance (woven only) ASTM D4970 100 rubs 3.0
ASTM D4966, load
Abrasion resistance 2 thread breakage 30000 rubs
12 kpa
Strength: 30 lbs
ASTM D 1683/ >=7.0 oz/sq yd as minimum
Seam slippage
ASTM D 434 per product spec. Slippage: 20 lbs @
1/4” minimum
6.0lbs or 35%
Seam stretchability (knit only) AATCC TS015
elongation min
Tear strength ASTM D1424 1.5 lbs min
>=5.0 oz/sq yd as
Tensile strength ASTM D5034 40 lbs min
per product spec.

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U.S. All woven and knit shell fabrics for workwear (2/2)

Please add "x" to confirm,

Test properties Test Standard U.S. Requirement or advise the best
requirements / comments

>10% spandex after growth 5% max

30 seconds recovery 85% min
Stretch and recovery ASTM D3107
(in case of elastane) ASTM2594 (knit) growth 7% max
<=10% elastane
after 30 minutes recovery 70% min
Air permeability
ASTM D737 cm/second 1 max
(wind proof only)
Water vapor
ASTME96 BW as per required
transmission/permeability

no area of wetness
Shower spray resistance ASTM F1359
are observed

Resistance to water before and after

AATCC127 as per rrequired
penetration wash
Water resistance/rain test
AATCC35 600mm/2 min 1gm max
(if claimed)
before wash 90
Water Repellency AATCC22
after 3 washes 70
char length 127mm
initial sample after flame 3
second
Fire retardant ASTM D6413
char length 127mm
after 25 washes as
per product spec. after flame 3
second
original 5 min

Oil repellence/nano finish after 10 washes 4 min

AATCC118
(if claimed) after 20 washes 3.5 min
after 30 washes 3.5 min
ASTM F739
Liquid permeation permeation tare 0.1 g/cm2/min
procedure A
report measured
Arc thermal performance ASTM F1959 cal/m2
values
Fabric weight ASTM D3776 +/-5% max
No tolerance for
Fabric Composition AATCC20/20A +/-3%
single fibre

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