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Abrasion

The surface wear of a fabric caused by rubbing and contact with another fabric. General Contract Upholstery ASTM D4157-02 (ACT approved #10 Cotto...

Physical Properties

Pilling is the formation of fuzzy balls of fiber on the surface of a fabric that remain attached to the fabric. Breaking strength is the measuremen...

Colorfastness

A material’s degree of resistance to the fading effect of light. Upholstery AATCC 16 Option 1 or 3-2003 : Grade 4 minimum at 40 hours Direct Glue...

Wet and Dry Crocking

The measurement of a fabric's performance when it is exposed to specific sources of ignition. Upholstery AATCC 8-2001 : Dry Crocking, Grade 4 mini...

Flammability

The measurement of a fabric's performance when it is exposed to specific sources of ignition.UpholsteryCalifornia Technical Bulletin #117 Section E...

Association of Contract Textiles (ACT) Guidelines

Association of Contract Textiles (ACT) GuidelinesAll information regarding ACT guidelines was originally published by the Association...

Outdoor Textile Testing

ACT does not have testing standards for outdoor textile. Testing methods mentioned below are most commonly used in the United States for testing ou...

Abrasion [ ACT testing standards ]

The surface wear of a fabric caused by rubbing and contact with another fabric. General Contract Upholstery ASTM D4157-02 (ACT approved #10 Cotto...