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A textile technologist, chemist to be more precise. Have taken up responsibilities with AATCC and ASTM International to provide technical and support services to members and member prospects. Involved in QA systems implementation for Textile producers. Work with some of the top rated technicians in the world. We are Rated very highly Globally. I share my knowledge and experience ( Episteme and Techne)with the industry. Conduct Training programs for AATCC and ASTM Intl. In addition design and deliver tailor made programs and deliver lectures. Love to drive in search of desolate and exotic locations, where the air is clean , water in pure and nature is still natural. Ironically I Love gadgets and gizmo's and experimenting with new hardware and software. Life is not perfect , but it is interesting. Imperfections make life worth living. A perfect system is no challenge to the body , mind and soul.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

AATCC Monogram for Standardization of Hand Laundering for Fabrics and Apparel

Developed in 2007 by AATCC Committee RA88.

Today we discuss Home Laundering procedures to be followed when testing textile products for their performance to hand laundering procedures.

There has always been some confusion on this area.  Some people use the hand wash cycle that is available in certain washer models, some other used a 10 Gallon Pail and do a procedure.

Currently, no standard procedures exist for laboratory duplication of hand laundering of apparel items by consumers.

For this reason, AATCC has established a recommended standard laboratory practice that reflects consumer practice and provides consistent procedures for test repeatability

This standardized hand wash procedure is called the “Standardization of Hand Laundering for Fabrics and Apparel” and is available  on page 400 of the Print and PDF versions of the technical manual.

It would be best for all retailers, fabric and Garment buyers and sellers, whose product calls for hand wash procedure to standardize on this AATCC method, so as to create a Global repeatable procedure , so that results do not vary due to the variation in the method used.

More details can be obtained from RA 88 . Please contact me assist@aatcc.org if you want to discuss or debate this method.

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