AATCC Test Method

Absorbency of Textiles
Purpose:-
` Absorbency is one of several factors that influence textile
processing such as fabric preparation, dyeing and the application of finishes.
Often interchanged with the term wettability, the absorbency characteristics of a
fabric can influence the uniformity and completeness of bleaching and dyeing by
the ability to take in water into the fiber, yarn or fabric construction. The suitibility
of a fabric for a particular use, as in the case of gauze or toweling, is also
dependent upon a fabric's ability and propensity to take up water. The
absorbency of yarns or textile fabrics can be determined by this test method.
This test method was originally entitled as "Absorbency of Beached Testiles," but
it has now been broadened to include the eva;uation of other forms of textiles.

Scope:-
This test method is designed to measure the water absorbency
of textiles by measuring the time it takes a drop of water placed on the
fabric surface to be completely absorbed into the fabric.

 Sample is placed over the top of a beaker so that the center is

unsupported
 A measured drop of water is placed on the fabric 1 cm from the
surface
 Time is recorded until the water drop absorbs completely
AATCC Test Method
Crease Recovery
Abstract :-
Crease recovery behaviour is an important property of fabrics for apparel
applications. A theoretical model is developed in which the fabric is represented
by an elastic element and a frictional element. The frictional restraint is assumed
to be proportional to the square root of the curvature of the fabric during
deformation. An energy method is applied to the study of crease recovery
behaviour of the fabric. Equations of crease recovery work and crease recovery
force as a function of curvature are derived. Two basic parameters are needed to
characterise the fabric in the crease recovery model: the bending rigidity and
bending hysteresis of the fabric; both are readily measured in a pure bending
test. Good agreement is observed between experimental data and theoretical
predictions for wool/polyester blended and worsted fabrics.