Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Flexing and Abrasion Method)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is not recommended for acceptance testing of commercial shipments because information on between-laboratory precision is known to be poor.
If there are differences of practical significance between reported test results for two laboratories (or more), comparative tests should be performed to determine if there is a statistical bias between them, using competent statistical assistance. As a minimum, the test samples to be used are as homogenous as possible, are drawn from the material from which the disparate test results were obtained, and are randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. Other fabrics with established test values may be used for this purpose. The test results from the two laboratories should be compared using a statistical test for unpaired data, at a probability level chosen prior to the testing series. If a bias is found, either its cause must be found and corrected, or future test results must be adjusted in consideration of the known bias.
The measurement of the resistance to abrasion of textile fabrics is very complex. The resistance to abrasion is affected by many factors that include the inherent mechanical properties of the fibers; the dimensions of the fibers; the structure of the yarns; the construction of the fabrics; the type, kind, and amount of treatment added to the fibers, yarns, or fabric; the nature of the abradant; the variable action of the abradant over the specimen area abraded; the tension on the specimen; the pressure between the specimen and the abradant; and the dimensional changes in the specimen.
The measurement of the relative amount of abrasion can be affected by the method of evaluation and is often influenced by the judgment of the operator. It is recognized that with this test method other means of evaluation besides cycles to rupture and breaking strength have been used by the industry, such as color change, appearance change, and so forth. Experience has shown these to b...
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the abrasion resistance of woven or nonwoven textile fabrics using the flexing and abrasion tester.  
1.2 This test method applies to most woven and nonwoven fabrics providing they do not stretch excessively. It is not applicable to floor coverings.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in parentheses. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with this test method.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1—For other test methods for abrasion resistance of textiles refer to Test Methods D 3884, D 3886, D 4157, D 4158, D 4966, and AATCC93.

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Designation:D3885–07a
Standard Test Method for
Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Flexing and
1
Abrasion Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3885; 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 (ϵ) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D2904 Practice for Interlaboratory Testing of a Textile Test
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2 Method that Produces Normally Distributed Data
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the
D2906 Practice for Statements on Precision and Bias for
abrasion resistance of woven or nonwoven textile fabrics using
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Textiles
the flexing and abrasion tester.
D3884 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics
1.2 This test method applies to most woven and nonwoven
(Rotary Platform, Double-Head Method)
fabrics providing they do not stretch excessively. It is not
D3886 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile
applicable to floor coverings.
Fabrics (Inflated Diaphragm Apparatus)
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
D4157 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile
are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text,
Fabrics (Oscillatory Cylinder Method)
the inch-pound units are shown in parentheses. The values
D4158 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics
stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore,
(Uniform Abrasion)
each system shall be used independently of the other. Combin-
D4850 Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test
ingvaluesfromthetwosystemsmayresultinnonconformance
Methods
with this test method.
D4966 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Fabrics (Martindale Abrasion Tester Method)
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D5035 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
2.2 AATCC Test Method:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
AATCC 93 Abrasion Resistance of Fabrics: Accelerotor
NOTE 1—For other test methods for abrasion resistance of textiles refer 5
Method
to Test Methods D3884, D3886, D4157, D4158, D4966, and AATCC 93.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents
3.1 For all terminology related to D13.59, Fabric Test
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Methods, General, see Terminology D4850.
D76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
abrasion, abrasion cycle, breaking force, duoble-stroke, flex-
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
ibility, standard atmosphere for preconditioning textiles, stan-
dard atmosphere for testing textiles.
3.2 For all other terminology related to textiles, see Termi-
nology D123.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 onTextiles
4. Summary of Test Method
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.60 on Fabric Test Methods,
4.1 Abrasion resistance is measured by subjecting the speci-
Specific.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2007. Published January 2008. Originally men to unidirectional reciprocal folding and rubbing over a
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D3885 – 07. DOI:
specificbarunderspecifiedconditionsofpressure,tension,and
10.1520/D3885-07A.
abrasive action. Resistance to abrasion is evaluated by either
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This test method is based upon the development described by Stoll, R.G.,“
ImprovedMultipurposeAbrasionTesteranditsApplicationfortheEvaluationofthe
Wear Resistance of Textiles,” Textile Research Journal, July, 1949, p. 394.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM on www.astm.org.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists,
the ASTM website. P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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D3885–07a
determining the percent loss in breaking force of an abraded accountforwearperformanceordurabilityinactualuse.While
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Designation:D3885–07 Designation:D3885–07a
Standard Test Method for
Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Flexing and
1
Abrasion Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3885; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the abrasion resistance of woven or nonwoven textile fabrics using the flexing
and abrasion tester.
1.2 This test method applies to most woven and nonwoven fabrics providing they do not stretch excessively. It is not applicable
to floor coverings.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, the
inch-pound units are shown in parentheses. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system
shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with this test
method.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—For other test methods for abrasion resistance of textiles refer to Test Methods D 3884, D 3886, D 4157, D 4158, D 4966, and AATCC93.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D 1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
D 2904 Practice for Interlaboratory Testing of a Textile Test Method that Produces Normally Distributed Data
D 2906 Practice for Statements on Precision and Bias for Textiles
D 3884 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Rotary Platform, Double-Head Method)
D 3886 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Inflated Diaphragm Apparatus)
D 4157 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Oscillatory Cylinder Method)
D 4158 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Uniform Abrasion)
D 4850 Terminology Relating to Fabric
D 4966 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Martindale Abrasion Tester Method)
D 5035 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)
2.2 AATCC Test Method:
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AATCC 93 Abrasion Resistance of Fabrics: Accelerotor Method
3. Terminology
3.1Definitions:
3.1.1abrasion, n—the wearing away of any part of a material by rubbing against another surface.
3.1.2abrasion cycle, n—one complete movement across the surface of a textile.
3.1.2.1Discussion—The complete movement for an abrasion cycle is dependent on the action of the abrasion machine and the
test method used. It may consist of one back-and-forth unidirectional movement or one circular movement, or a combination of
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 onTextiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.60 on FabricTest Methods, Specific.
Current edition approved JulyDec. 1, 2007. Published August 2007.January 2008. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 20042007 as
D 3885 – 047.
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This test method is based upon the development described by Stoll, R.G.,“ Improved Multipurpose Abrasion Tester and its Application for the Evaluation of the Wear
Resistance of Textiles,” Textile Research Journal, July, 1949, p. 394.
3
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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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Available from the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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D3885–07a
both. For the flexing and abrasion method it is commonly called a double stroke as defined in 3.1.4.
3.1.3breaking force, n—the maximum force applied to a material carried to rupture. (Compare breaking point, breaking
strength.)
3.1.4double-stroke, n— in flexing and abrasion testing,anabrasioncyclethatconsistsofoneforwardand
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