Standard Test Method for Pile Fabric Abrasion

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is considered satisfactory for quality control testing and commercial shipment acceptance.  
5.1.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in reported test results when using this test method, the purchaser and the supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine if there is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Competent statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of bias. As a minimum, the two parties should take test specimens that are from the lot of material of the type in question. The test specimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. The average results from the two laboratories should be compared using student's t-test for unpaired data and an acceptable probability level chosen by the two parties before the testing is begun. If a bias is found, either its cause must be found and corrected or the purchaser and the supplier must agree to interpret future test results in the light of the known bias.  
5.2 Finishes and changes in fabric surfaces may exert a large effect on pile retention of corduroy. Therefore, it may be desirable to test before as well as after laundering or drycleaning, or both.  
5.3 The separate testing of specimens on the face and back of the fabric is important in this test method since the pile pull-out may be due to abrasive action on either the face or back. With many pile fabrics, specifically corduroy constructions, pile retention properties are worse when abraded on the back.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the abrasion of pile fabrics when the loss of pile tuffs occur, sometimes called pile retention or pile pull out. It includes two procedures:  
1.1.1 Procedure A—The “Heavy Duty” procedure describes the test option for fabrics over 240 g/m2 (7 oz/yd2) or fabrics which should meet heavy duty end-use conditions of wear.  
1.1.2 Procedure B—The “Light Duty” procedure describes the test option for fabrics under 240 g/m2 (7 oz/yd2) or fabrics which should meet light duty end-use conditions of wear.  
1.2 The test method is intended for both regular, ribless woven corduroy or other woven pile fabric constructions.  
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D4685/D4685M − 15 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Test Method for
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Pile Fabric Abrasion
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4685/D4685M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
D2724 Test Method for Bond Strength of Bonded, Fused,
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the abra-
and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
sion of pile fabrics when the loss of pile tuffs occur, sometimes
D3884 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics
calledpileretentionorpilepullout.Itincludestwoprocedures:
(Rotary Platform, Double-Head Method)
1.1.1 ProcedureA—The “Heavy Duty” procedure describes
2 2 D4850 Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test
the test option for fabrics over 240 g/m (7 oz/yd ) or fabrics
Methods
which should meet heavy duty end-use conditions of wear.
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
1.1.2 Procedure B—The “Light Duty” procedure describes
2 2 ASTM Test Methods
the test option for fabrics under 240 g/m (7 oz/yd ) or fabrics
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
which should meet light duty end-use conditions of wear.
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
1.2 The test method is intended for both regular, ribless 3
2.2 ASTM Adjunct:
woven corduroy or other woven pile fabric constructions.
Photographic Scale for Pile Retention
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1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
2.3 AATCC Method:
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
TM 135 Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laun-
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to
dering
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be
used independently of the other, and values from the two 3. Terminology
systems shall not be combined.
3.1 For all terminology related to D13.59 on Fabric Test
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Methods, General, see Terminology D4850.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2 The following terms are relevant to this standard:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
abrasion, corduroy, pile fabric, pile retention, velveteen.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.3 FordefinitionsofallothertextiletermsseeTerminology
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
D123.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4. Summary of Test Method
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 4.1 Test specimens are exposed to a specified number of
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical abrasion cycles on face and back separately and then evaluated
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. by viewing the specimen over a light box and comparing to
photographicstandards.Themethodmeasuresonlytheamount
2. Referenced Documents
of pile pulled out of the base fabric structure and not the
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surface pile appearance attributes, such as crushed or flatten
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ribs.
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
5. Significance and Use
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textiles
5.1 This test method is considered satisfactory for quality
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.59 on Fabric Test Methods,
control testing and commercial shipment acceptance.
General.
Current edition approved July 1, 2020. Published July 2020. Originally approved
in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D4685/D4685M – 15. DOI:
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10.1520/D4685_D4685M-15R20. A set of six photographic standards for pile retention of corduroy fabrics is
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or available from ASTM International Headquarters. Order Adjunct No. ADJ4685.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, http://
the ASTM website. www.aatcc.org.
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