Aatcc Test Method 16 Color Fastness To Light

This test method provides the general principles and procedures for determining the colorfastness to light of textile materials.

Aatcc test method 16 color fastness to light. The iso 105 b02 has five test methods aatcc 16 has six test options in which the option 6 in aatcc 16 is equivalent to iso 105 b01 and option 3 is equivalent to iso 105. Colorfastness to ozone in the atmosphere under high humidities. In aatcc 16 option 1 a carbon arc lamp is used as the light source and in aatcc 16 option 3 a xenon arc lamp is used. Test options included are.

Act recognizes both methods where the only difference is the light source being used. Colorfastness to perspiration and light. 24 tm 16 2004 aatcc technical manual 2006 note. In international trade the most common standards for light fastness test are aatcc 16 iso 105 b02 iso 105 b04 iso 105 b06.

1 xenon arc lamp alternate light and dark. Its iso counterpart the ability of a textile material to resist sun exposure can be assessed through accelerated aging by xenon arc test devices. The test options described are applicable to. Aatcc 16 test method by light source type.

The aatcc 16 option 1 and 3 are test methods of the american association of textile chemists and colorists aatcc. Wrinkle recovery of fabrics. Aatcc 16 2 january 1 2014 test method for colorfastness to light. Aatcc 16 3 colorfastness to light.

Astm d 4037. In aatcc 16 option 1 a carbon arc lamp is used as the light source. The colorfastness to light of a fabric specimen can be determined by comparing its color change after light exposure with that of the most similar. 1 standard and method for light fastness test.

Aatcc 16 option 1 or 3 the aatcc 16 option 1 and 3 are test methods of the american association of textile chemists and colorists aatcc. Xenon arc lamp continuous light a black standard thermometer. Performance specification for woven knitted or flocked bedspread fabrics. Standard test method for colorfastness of zippers to light.

Xenon arc lamp alternate light and dark. See table ii for the numerical relationship between l designations of the standards and their colorfastness to light in afus. The technical requirement s comparison of the test standard for partial colorfastness to light. Astm d 6663.

Standard specification for woven and knitted comforter and accessory products for institutional and household use. Act recognizes both methods where the only difference is the light source being used. The test used to measure colorfastness to light is aatcc 16 option 1 or 3. Xenon arc lamp continuous light a black panel thermometer.

Carbon arc purpose and scope this test method provides the general principles and procedures for determining the colorfastness to light of textile materials. Colorfastness to steam pleating.