AATCC standards for fabric shrinkage testing

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has established several standards related to fabric shrinkage testing. Listed below are a few of them:

Test Method 135: Dimensional changes of fabrics after home laundering

This standard specifies a procedure to determine the dimensional changes of fabrics after multiple home laundering cycles. This testing method focuses on simulating home laundering, which might involve different conditions compared to commercial laundering (TM96). Choosing the appropriate standard depends on the intended use of the fabric and the laundering scenario it's expected to encounter.

Test Method 150: Dimensional changes of fabrics after commercial laundering

Similar to Test Method 135, this standard specifies a procedure to determine the dimensional changes of fabrics after multiple commercial laundering cycles.

Test Method 158: dimensional changes of fabrics after dry cleaning

This standard specifies a procedure to determine the dimensional changes of fabrics after dry cleaning.

Test Method 179: Dimensional changes of fabrics after home laundering

 This standard is specific to wool fabrics and specifies a procedure to determine the dimensional changes of wool fabrics after home laundering cycles.

AATCC 68375A: Shrinkage scale

While not a test method, this is a helpful tool used in conjunction with AATCC TM 135 and other shrinkage test methods (TM 96 & TM 150). It's a template that simplifies the process of marking and measuring fabric dimensional changes after laundering or dry cleaning. The scale allows for direct reading of shrinkage percentage, eliminating the need for calculations.

These are just a few examples of AATCC standards related to fabric shrinkage testing. Each standard provides detailed procedures for conducting tests and evaluating the dimensional changes of fabrics under specific conditions.