A AT C C 1 5 C F t o P e r s p i r a t i o n

AATCC 15
Colorfastness to Perspiration

Prepared by: NIKHIL SHARMA(BV PLUS)

 Summary

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SCOPE & PRINCIPLE SAMPLE PREPARATION TEST PROCEDURE COMPARISON TABLE

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SCOPE AND PRINCIPLE
Scope:
• To determine the fastness of colored fabrics to the effects of acid perspiration. Applicable to dyed,
printed or otherwise colored textiles fibers ,yarns and fabrics of all kinds.

Principle
• The colored specimen sew with multi-fiber, which is wet out in simulated acid perspiration solution,
and then subjected to a fixed mechanical pressure and allowed to dry slowly at a slightly elevated
temperature. The change in color of specimen and the staining of attached multi-fiber are observed.

Terminology
• Perspiration: A saline fluid secreted by the sweat glands.

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APPARATUS AND ACCESSORIES
- Perspiration Tester and Petri dish (Diameter- 9cm and depth- 2cm).

- Drying Oven.

- Weighing Balance( Acc. +/- 0.001 g).

- Multi-fiber test fabric (style# 01 in case of silk containing sample / Style #10 with no silk present in
sample) .

- pH Meter (Acc. +/- 0.01)

- Gray Scale for Color change and Staining (AATCC EP 1 & EP 2)

- Wringer and Blotting paper .

- Acid Perspiration Solution (For 1 L Sol. - Add 10 +/- 0.01 g Nacl , 1+/- 0.01 g lactic acid , USP
85%, 1 +/- 0.01g Na2HPO4 , 0.25 +/- 0.001 g l-histidine monohydrochloride into distilled water.)

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SPECIMEN PREPARATION

Colored Specimen: Cut 2.25 x 2.25” (60x60mm) sewn with

unfused multi-fiber #10

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TEST PROCEDURE

The pH of the acid perspiration solution

should be 4.3 +/- 0.2 .

Prepare a new one if outside the range.

1. Immerse the specimen in the perspiration solution to ensure thorough wetting out for 30 minutes

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TEST PROCEDURE

2. Pass between squeeze rolls to remove excess liquor.

3. The Wet pick up should be within 2.25±0.05 times of its original weight.

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TEST PROCEDURE

4. Place the plates in the perspiration tester with specimen evenly distributed between the 21 plates,
then place 10.0 lbs pressure.

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TEST PROCEDURE

5. Dry the loaded specimen in an oven at 38 ±1 °C for 6 h.

6. Dry the multifiber fabric and test fabric specimen separately on wire mesh at room temperature.

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ANY QUERY?

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