Standard Test Method for Pile Fabric Abrasion

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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’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.
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.
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 AThe "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 BThe "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 SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Designation:D4685–07
Standard Test Method for
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Pile Fabric Abrasion
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4685; 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.
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1. Scope 2.3 AATCC Method:
TM 135 Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laun-
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the abra-
dering of Woven or Knit Fabrics
sion of pile fabrics when the loss of pile tuffs occur, sometimes
calledpileretentionorpilepullout.Itincludestwoprocedures:
3. Terminology
1.1.1 Procedure A—The “Heavy Duty” procedure describes
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3.1 For all terminology related to fabric see Terminology
the test option for fabrics over 240 g/m (7 oz/yd ) or fabrics
D4850.
which should meet heavy duty end-use conditions of wear.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.1.2 Procedure B—The “Light Duty” procedure describes
2 2 3.2.1 abrasion, n—the wearing away of any part of a
the test option for fabrics under 240 g/m (7 oz/yd ) or fabrics
material by rubbing against another surface.
which should meet light duty end-use conditions of wear.
3.2.2 corduroy, n—a filling cut-pile fabric in which the cut
1.2 The test method is intended for both regular, ribless
fibers form a surface of wales (rounded cords or ribs) which
woven corduroy or other woven pile fabric constructions.
usually run in the warp direction.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.2.3 pile fabric, n—a fabric in which certain yarns project
standard.
from the weave structure to form a rib or wale (not to be
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials, opera-
confused with knitted construction column of looped yarns) on
tions, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
the face of the fabric that can be cut or remain uncut.
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
3.2.3.1 Discussion—Corduroy and velveteen are examples
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
of cut filling pile fabrics.
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
3.2.4 pile retention, n—the degree to which cut-pile yarns
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
are held secure and intact during wear (Ant. pile loss, pile
2. Referenced Documents pull-out).
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3.2.5 velveteen, n—a woven fabric in twill or plain weave
2.1 ASTM Standards:
made with short, closely packed cut filling pile in imitation of
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
velvet.
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
3.3 For definitions of other textile terms used in this test
D2724 Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and Laminated
method, refer to Terminology D123.
Apparel Fabrics
D3884 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile
4. Summary of Test Method
Fabrics (Rotary Platform, Double-Head Method)
4.1 Test specimens are exposed to a specified number of
D4850 Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test
abrasion cycles on face and back separately and then evaluated
Methods
3 by viewing the specimen over a light box and comparing to
2.2 ASTM Adjunct: Photographic Scale for Pile Reten-
photographicstandards.Themethodmeasuresonlytheamount
tion
of pile pulled out of the base fabric structure and not the
surface pile appearance attributes, such as crushed or flatten
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 onTextiles
ribs.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.59 on Fabric Test Methods,
General.
5. Significance and Use
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2007. Published January 2007. Originally
approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 1987 as D4685 – 87, which
5.1 This test method is considered satisfactory for quality
waswithdrawnApril1997andreinstatedinJanuary2007.DOI:10.1520/D4685-07.
control testing and commercial shipment acceptance.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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A set of six photographic standards for pile retention of corduroy fabrics is Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
available fromASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, W. Conchohocken, PA (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, http://
19483-9585. Request adjunct no. 12-446850-18. www.aatcc.org.
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