AS 2001.5.4-1987

1 - AS 2001.5.4-1987 METHODS OF TEST FOR TEXTILES - DIMENSIONAL CHANGE - DETERMINATION OF DIMENSIONAL CHANGE IN LAUNDERING OF TEXTIL
1 - PREFACE
1 - METHOD
1 - 1 SCOPE
1 - 2 APPLICATION
1 - 3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1 - 4 PRINCIPLE
2 - 5 REAGENTS
2 - 5.1 ECE reference detergent
2 - 5.2 Soap and detergent.
2 - 5.3 Water.
2 - 6 APPARATUS
2 - 6.1 Conditioning facility
2 - 6.2 Automatic washing machine
2 - 6.3 Makeweights.
2 - 6.4 Marking and measuring equipment
2 - 6.5 Weighing device
2 - 6.6 Drying facilities
2 - 7 SAMPLE AND TEST SPECIMENS
2 - 7.1 Sample
2 - 7.2 Conditioning
2 - 7.3 Test specimens
2 - 8 PROCEDURE.
3 - 9 CALCULATION AND EXPRESSION OF RESULTS
3 - 10 REPORT

Sets out methods for determining the dimensional change of textile fabrics and garments during the laundering process using an automatic machine.

This standard sets out methods for determining the dimensional changes of textile fabrics and garments during the laundering process.The methods provide for-(a) ten washing procedures based on the use of a horizontal drum, front-loading type of machine; and (b) nine washing procedures based on the use of a top-loading, agitator type of machine.The results obtained with the two types of machine may not be comparable.Each washing procedure represents a single wash. This standard also sets out five drying procedures: A-Line dry. D-Flat press.B-Drip dry. E-Tumble dry. C-Flat dry.