Standard Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Elastomeric Pad

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Acceptance Testing—This method of testing fabrics for resistance to pilling is not recommended for acceptance testing. If it is used for acceptance testing, it should be used with caution because interlaboratory data are not available. In some cases the purchaser and the supplier may have to test a commercial shipment of one or more specific materials by the best available method, even though the method has not been recommended for acceptance testing.  
5.1.1 If there is a disagreement arising from differences in values reported by the purchaser and the supplier when using Test Method D3514 for acceptance testing, the statistical bias, if any, between the laboratory of the purchaser and the laboratory of the supplier should be determined based on testing specimens randomly drawn from one sample of material of the type being evaluated. Competent statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of bias. A minimum of two parties should take a group of test specimens which are as homogeneous as possible and which are from a 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 test results from the two laboratories should be compared using an acceptable statistical protocol and probability level chosen by the two parties before the testing begins. Appropriate statistical disciplines for comparing data must be used when the purchaser and supplier cannot agree. 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 with consideration for the known bias.  
5.2 The pilling of textile fabrics is a very complex property because it is affected by many factors which may include type of fiber or blends, fiber dimensions, yarn and fabric construction, and fabric finishing treatments. The pilling resistance of a specific fabric in actual wear varies more with general conditions ...
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the propensity of a fabric to form pills and other related surface changes on textiles using the Stoll Quartermaster Universal Wear Tester with the frosting attachment. The procedure is generally applicable to all types of woven and knitted fabrics.  
Note 1: For other current test methods of testing the pilling resistance of textiles, refer to Test Methods D3511/D3511M, D3512/D3512M, and D4970/D4970M.  
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. 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 non-conformance with the standard.  
1.3 The fabric may be laundered or dry cleaned before testing.  
1.4 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: D3514/D3514M − 16
Standard Test Method for
Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of
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Textile Fabrics: Elastomeric Pad
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3514/D3514M; 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 dom Tumble Pilling Tester
D4848Terminology Related to Force, Deformation and
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the pro-
Related Properties of Textiles
pensity of a fabric to form pills and other related surface
D4850Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test
changes on textiles using the Stoll Quartermaster Universal
Methods
Wear Tester with the frosting attachment. The procedure is
D4970/D4970MTest Method for Pilling Resistance and
generally applicable to all types of woven and knitted fabrics.
Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Mar-
NOTE 1—For other current test methods of testing the pilling resistance
tindale Tester
of textiles, refer to Test Methods D3511/D3511M, D3512/D3512M, and
2.2 ASTM Adjuncts:
D4970/D4970M.
ADJD3512 Set of Photographic Standards for Random
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
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Tumble Pilling Test
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
ADJD3514 Three Sets of Five Photographic Standards for
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
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Elastomeric Pad Pilling Test
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
3. Terminology
with the standard.
3.1 For all terminology relating to D13.59, Fabric Test
1.3 The fabric may be laundered or dry cleaned before
Methods, General, refer to Terminology D4850.
testing.
3.2 For all terminology relating to Force, Deformation and
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials,
Related Properties in Textiles, refer to Terminology D4848.
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its 3.2.1 Thefollowingtermsarerelevanttothisstandard:fuzz,
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
pilling resistance, pills.
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
3.3 For all other terminology related to textiles, refer to
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Terminology D123.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Summary of Test Method
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 Pilling and other changes in surface appearance that
D123Terminology Relating to Textiles
occur in normal wear are simulated on a laboratory testing
D3511/D3511MTest Method for Pilling Resistance and
machine. Fabric samples are washed or drycleaned, depending
Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Brush
on expected refurbishment, followed by controlled rubbing
Pilling Tester
against an elastomeric pad having specifically selected me-
D3512/D3512MTest Method for Pilling Resistance and
chanicalproperties.Thedegreeoffabricpillingisevaluatedby
Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Ran-
comparison of the tested specimens with visual standards that
may be actual fabrics, or photographs of fabrics, showing a
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD13onTextiles
rangeofpillingresistance.Theobservedresistancetopillingis
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.60 on Fabric Test Methods,
reported using an arbitrary rating scale.
Specific.
CurrenteditionapprovedJuly1,2016.PublishedJuly2016.Originallyapproved
in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as D3514–10(2014). DOI:
10.1520/D3514_D3514M-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from ASTM International Headquarters. Order Adjunct No.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM ADJD3512. Original adjunct produced in 1993.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from ASTM International Headquarters. Order Adjunct No.
the ASTM website. ADJD3514.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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5. Significance and Use when the laboratory test specimens correlate closely in appear-
ancewithwornfabricsandshowasimilarratioofpillstofuzz.
5.1 Acceptance Testing—This method of testing fabrics for
Counting the pills and weighting their number with respect to
resistancetopillingisnotrecommendedforacceptancetesting.
their size and contrast, as a combined measure of pilling
If it is used
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D3514/D3514M − 10 (Reapproved 2014) D3514/D3514M − 16
Standard Test Method for
Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of
1
Textile Fabrics: Elastomeric Pad
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3514/D3514M; 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
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the resistance to the formation of propensity of a fabric to form pills and other
surface distortions such as fuzzing of textile fabrics. The method utilizes related surface changes on textiles using the Stoll
Quartermaster Universal Wear Tester with the frosting attachment. The procedure is generally applicable to all types of woven and
knitted fabrics.
NOTE 1—For other current test methods of testing the pilling resistance of textiles, refer to Test Methods D3511D3511/D3511M, D3512D3512/
D3512M, and D4970D4970/D4970M.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. 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 non-conformance with the standard.
1.3 The fabric may be laundered or dry cleaned before testing.
1.4 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D3511D3511/D3511M Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Brush Pilling
Tester
D3512D3512/D3512M Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Random
Tumble Pilling Tester
D4848 Terminology Related to Force, Deformation and Related Properties of Textiles
D4850 Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test Methods
D4970D4970/D4970M Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Martindale
Tester
2.2 ASTM Adjuncts:
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ADJD3512 Set of Photographic Standards for Random Tumble Pilling Test
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ADJD3514 Three Sets of Five Photographic Standards for Elastomeric Pad Pilling Test
3. Terminology
3.1 For all terminology relating to D13.59, Fabric Test Methods, General, refer to Terminology D4850.
3.2 For all terminology relating to Force, Deformation and Related Properties in Textiles, refer to Terminology D4848.
3.2.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard: fuzz,pilling resistance,pills.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.60 on Fabric Test Methods, Specific.
Current edition approved July 1, 2014July 1, 2016. Published August 2014July 2016. Originally approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 20102014 as
D3514 –10. –10(2014). DOI: 10.1520/D3514_D3514M-10R14.10.1520/D3514_D3514M-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 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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Available from ASTM International Headquarters. Order Adjunct No. ADJD3512. Original adjunct produced in 1993.
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Available from ASTM International Headquarters. Order Adjunct No. ADJD3514.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.3 For all other terminology related to textiles, refer to Terminology D123.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Pilling and other changes in surface appearance that occur in normal wear are simulated on a laboratory testing machine.
Fabric samples are washed or drycleaned, depending on expected refurbishment, followed by controlled rubbing against an
elastomeric pad having specifically selected mechanical properties. The degree of fabric pilling is evaluated by comparison of the
tested specimens with visual standards that may
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