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  2. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

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    AATCC published its first four color fastness test methods in 1923. 1964. AATCC built and moved into the Technical Center in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina in 1964. 1965. AATCC began conducting test method training programs in 1965. Durable press testing was the most popular training initially offered at the Technical Center. 1966

  3. Dimensional stability (fabric) - Wikipedia

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    The different test methods are used as per the final destination of the product (Europe, U.S.A., etc.) and the expected washing or laundry methods in practice. Mainly I.S.O. and AATCC standards are used for shrinkage testing. There are few brands which are customizing the test method as per their quality norms. Test Method(s): [10]

  4. Textile testing - Wikipedia

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    The test method evaluates the thermal resistance and water vapor permeability of fabrics, which bear on the garment's comfort. [25] [26] ISO 11092:2014 (the test for physiological effects — Test for measuring thermal resistance and water-vapor resistance) [27] ASTM F1868 (test for measuring thermal and evaporative resistance) [28]

  5. Sun protective clothing - Wikipedia

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    Developed in 1998 by Committee RA106, the testing standard for sun protective fabrics in the United States is the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Test Method 183. [7] This method is based on the original guidelines established in Australia in 1994.

  6. Blue Wool Scale - Wikipedia

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    Absolute values of fading will depend on light intensity. Relative values of fading, comparing the sample with the standard blue test strip, will depend less on intensity. For example, if a pigment is rated as "BW5" it can be expected to fade to the same degree as strip number 5 on a bluewool test card, for any specific light exposure.

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  8. Is Sildenafil Safe for This Common Male Problem? - AOL

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    In the ‘80s, researchers set out to test a medication called sildenafil citrate for treating high blood pressure and angina (chest pain) from heart disease. While the treatment appeared ...

  9. Moisture management - Wikipedia

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    The property is quantifiable through various test procedures. Example tests are ISO 13029:2012, [11] and AATCC TM195. [12] Objective test methods for water absorption and transport in fabrics include: Siphon test, vertical wicking and transverse wicking tests. [3] Optical measurement of contact angle. [3] Spectroscopic methods. [3] Electrical ...