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Test Packages:

 
Upholstery Test: Package A

California Bulletin 117 Section E

Wet / Dry Crocking AATCC 8

Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16H (40 hours)

Brush Pill ASTM D3511

Breaking Strength ASTM D3597, D1682-64, D5034

(Grab Method)

Seam Slippage ASTM D3597, D434

Martindale And Wyzenbeek Abrasion
 

Direct Glue Wallcoverings: Package B

ASTM E84 – Adhered

Wet / Dry Crocking AATCC 8

Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16H (40 Hours)
 

Panels and Upholstered Walls: Package C

ASTM E-84 - Un-adhered

Wet / Dry Crocking AATCC 8

Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16H (40 Hours)

Breaking Strength ASTM D5034 (Grab Method)

Seam Slippage ASTM D3597, D434
 

Drapery: Package D

NFPA 701-99 Test #1

Wet / Dry Crocking AATCC 8 or AATCC 116

Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16H (60 Hours)

Seam Slippage ASTM D3597, D434
 

Package G
CFFA - Vinyl Wallcoverings
Total Weight CFFA 700d
Breaking Strength CFFA 17
Tearing Strength CFFA 16a
Coating Adhesion CFFA 3
Abrasion Resistance
Colorfastness to Light - 200 hours
Blocking CFFA 4
Wet / Dry Crocking CFFA 7
Cold Crack Resistance CFFA 6
Heat Aging
Shrinkage CFFA 140
Stain Resistance CFFA 141
 
  CFFA Test Equivalencies

FTMS 191A - Method 5041
ASTM D751
ASTM D751 Pendulum Method
ASTM D751
FTMS 191A - Method 5304
FTMS 191A - Method 5660
FTMS 191A - Method 5872
FTMS 191A - Method 5651b
FTMS 191A - Method 5874
FTMS 191A - Method 5850
ASTM D751
ASTM D1308
 
  FTMS 191A Test Equivalencies

ASTM D3776, Option C



ASTM D4157 - trizact paper
AATCC 16
ASTM D751
AATCC 8

ASTM D5427 & ASTM D5034
 

Package H
CFFA - Vinyl Upholstery Indoor
Abrasion CFFA 1a - Wyzenbeek wire screen
Accelerated Light Aging CFFA 2 - Xenon Arc 200 hours
Adhesion CFFA 3
Blocking CFFA 4
Cold Crack Resistance CFFA 6a
Wet / Dry Crocking CFFA 7
Flex Resistance CFFA 10
Seam Strength CFFA 14
Tear Strength - Tongue CFFA 16b
Tear Strength - Trapezoid CFFA 16c (non-wovens only)
Tensile Strength CFFA 17
Volatility CFFA 18
 
 
ASTM D4157 - wire screen
AATCC 16, Option 3
ASTM D751
FTMS 191A - Method 5872
FTMS 191A - Method 5874
FTMS 191A - Method 5651
ASTM D2097
ASTM D751
ASTM D2261
ASTM D5733
ASTM D751
ASTM D1203
 
 



ASTM D751

AATCC 8
 

Package I
Vinyl Upholstery Marine
Abrasion CFFA 1a
Accelerated Light Aging CFFA 2 - quv 650 hours wet cycle
Adhesion CFFA 3
Cold Crack Resistance CFFA 6a
Wet / Dry Crocking CFFA 7
Flex Resistance CFFA 10
Mildew Resistance CFFA 120
Seam Strength CFFA 14
Tear Strength - Tongue CFFA 16b
Tear Strength - Trapezoid CFFA 16c (non-wovens only)
Tensile Strength CFFA 17
Volatility CFFA 18
 

ASTM D4157 - wire screen
ASTM G154
ASTM D751
FTMS 191A - Method 5874
FTMS 191A - Method 5651
ASTM D2097
ASTM G21
ASTM D751
ASTM D2261
ASTM D5733
ASTM D751
ASTM D1203
 





AATCC 8
 

Package J

Coverlets and Bedspreads
Breaking Strength ASTM D5034
Bursting Strength ASTM D3787 (knitted only)
Pilling ASTM D3512
Dimensional Change to Laundering AATCC 96 / 135
Colorfastness to Accelerated Laundering AATCC 61
Colorfastness to Wet / Dry Crocking AATCC 8 / 116
Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16, Option 3
Colorfastness to Perspiration AATCC 15
Flammability ASTM D1230* *flammability requirements shall be as agreed upon between the purchaser and supplier except when regulated by applicable government mandatory standards. If flammability is to be tested, ASTM D1230 may be used
 

Package K
Socks & Anklets

Abrasion Heel & Toe ASTM D 3886
Construction Analysis
Bursting Strength ASTM D-3787
Measurement To Specification
NAHM Form Fit Testing (Renfro Durometer)
Yarn Size (Per yarn) ASTM D1059
 

Package L
Children's Sleepwear

Fabric FF3-71 & 5-74
Prototype Seams
50 Washings (4# maximum load)
 

Casual Outdoor Furniture Testing
Category 1 (A)
Acrylic, Olefin and Woven PVC

Breaking Strength ASTM D5034

Tear Strength ASTM D2261 (Tongue) and/or D5733 (Trapezoid)

Seam Slippage ASTM D4034

Flammability: UFAC

Cal TB 117 Section E

Crocking AATCC 8
 

Casual Out-door Furniture Testing
Category 2 (B)
Prints on Woven Base Cloth

Breaking Strength ASTM D5034

Tear Strength ASTM D2261

Seam Slippage ASTM D4034

Abrasion: Wyzenbeek ASTM D4157

Pilling ASTM D3512

Flammability: UFAC

Cal TB 117 Section E

Crocking AATCC 8

Bow & Skew ASTM D3882

Spray Rating AATCC 22

Light fastness QUV Bulb ASTM G154

500 Hours

Customer must specify how this is to be tested: (8 hours light/8 hours dark)

OR (8 hours light/4 hours dark)
 
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