Sock Testing Methodology
Colorfastness Test Methods for Hosiery
What is a Standard?
"A prescribed set of rules, conditions, or terms; classified of components; specification of materials, performance, or operations; delineation of procedures; or measurement of quantity and quality in describing materials, products, systems, services, or practices."
Standard Test Methods
Developed by research committees, standard test methods are vital in any industry, including hosiery.
Standard test methods provide simple, cost effective means of quality control.
More importantly, standard test methods provide an efficient means of
communication and understanding between the supplier and the retailer.
What can you expect to learn?
- Test Methods for Hosiery
- Abrasion Resistance
- Applied Decorations
- Colorfastness to:
- Chlorine Bleach
- Crocking
- Laundering
- Light
- Non-Chlorine Bleach
- Perspiration
- Saliva
- Dimensional Stability
- Fiber Properties
- Formaldehyde Release
- Pilling Resistance
- Sock Weight
- Details of Test Methods
- Test Procedures
- Hands on Experiences with Testing Equipment
Schedule and Cost
The cost for attending the Test Method class is $120.
Summary of Hosiery Test Methods
- Standard test methods are necessary in the hosiery industry to ensure quality products.
- Each test must be run according to the procedure to ensure accurate results.
- The results should be observed visually and , if possible, color instrumentation can be used.
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