2009-10-26, 1st Edition

NIKE TEST EQ83 – WASHABILITY, FEEL & LOOK

1. OVERVIEW

The purpose of this test is to determine if cold-water washing will change the “FEEL”
and/or the “LOOK” of the material or finished product.

2. SAMPLE SIZE

The minimum sample size for washability is 3.

3. SPECIMEN PREPARATION

3.1 For all tested materials keep a flat 114.3 mm x 190.5 mm (4.5 In x 7.5 In) control
sample, or a product main materials, or a product for comparison.
3.2 Use a flat sample 114.3 mm x 190.5 mm (4.5 In x 7.5 In) or a product main materials,
or a product for a cold water washing effect on feel and/or look of the material or the
finished product.

4. SET-UP & ADJUSTMENTS OF TEST EQUIPMENT:

4.1 Programmable Washing Machine.

4.2 Purex Garment Detergent:
The detergent used MUST BE PUREX detergent.
PUREX ultra concentrated detergent
The Dial Corporation
15101 N. Scottsdale Rd
Station 5028
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
www.purex.com

5. DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS

5.1 Washing sample

5.1.1. Wash flat sample or no more than four products in washing machine using the
program below:
• One normal Cycle – adjust the machine set up to “Regular Fabrics” such that a normal
wash, rinse & spin cycle will run for approximately 25 min to completion. ( WHQ
washing machine: set to division 12 on Regular fabrics to allow one cycle to run to
completion).
• Cool setting – water temperature of approximately 27°C ± 3 °C.
• Wash load – set machine to "small load" or “low level”. For flat samples or product
uppers, do not fill machine more than 33% full. For whole products, do not wash more
than 4 products (2 pairs) per wash cycle.
• Add 1.5 grams of Purex Detergent per liter of water in the wash cycle (1.5g/L). For
WHQ, this corresponds to 50 grams (1/2 cup) detergent.
5.1.2 Remove after each washing cycle and examine for different changes in the look of
the sample by comparing to control sample.
5.1.3 Repeat washing cycle and examination a total of five times.

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5.1.4 After each cycle record results as any changes in “Look” like finish coating off,
bond delaminating, shrinkage, color bleeding, fraying and thread broken to control
sample.
5.1.5 At the end of five cycles allow samples to air dry and compare to control sample.
Report changes in “FEEL " like Softness, Stickiness, Suppleness to control sample or
changes in “Look” like finish coating off, bond delaminating, shrinkage, color bleeding,
fraying and thread broken to control sample.
5.2 Report
5.2.1 Report appearance of sample after each wash cycle.
5.2.2 Report and describe any change in “FEEL” like Softness, Stickiness, Suppleness
to control sample.
5.2.3 Report and describe any changes in “Look” like finish coating off, bond eliminating,
shrinkage, color bleeding, fraying and thread broken to control sample.

6. APPENDIX - CUSTOM SOIL RELEASE TEST METHOD

6.1 OVERVIEW

The Custom Soil Release test method is designed for special requests in developmental
stages and the steps of this test method are set as guidelines. The results should not
be used for lab to lab comparisons.

6.2 SPECIMEN PREPARATION

6.2.1 For all tests keep an unsoiled a flat 114.3 mm x 190.5 mm (4.5 In x 7.5 In) control
sample, or a product main materials, or a finished product for comparison.
6.2.2 Soiled samples: Soil a flat sample 114.3 mm x 190.5 mm (4.5 In x 7.5 In) or a
product main materials with dirt by rubbing thoroughly into material sample. If Potting soil
is to be used as dirt 12 grams of potting soil should be enough to give a good rubbing.

6.3 SET-UP & ADJUSTMENTS OF TEST EQUIPMENT:

6.3.1 Programmable Washing Machine.

6.3.2 Purex Garment Detergent.
6.3.3 Dirt (specify the type and composition in the report).

6.4 DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS

6.4.1 Washing Sample

6.4.1.1 Wash soiled sample or product in washing machine using the program below:
• One normal Cycle – adjust the machine set up to “Regular Fabrics” such that a
normal wash, rinse & spin cycle will run for approximately 25 min to completion.
( WHQ washing machine: set to division 12 on Regular fabrics to allow one cycle
to run to completion).
• Cool setting – water temperature of approximately 27°C ± 3 °C.
• Wash load – set machine to "small load" or “low level”. For flat samples or product
Main material, do not fill machine more than 33% full. For whole products, do not wash
more than 4 products (2 pairs) per wash cycle.
• Add 1.5 grams of Purex Detergent per liter of water in the wash cycle (1.5g/L).

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For WHQ, this corresponds to 50 grams (1/2 cup) detergent.
6.4.1.2 Remove after each washing cycle and examine for soil removal or different
changes in the look of the sample by comparing to control sample.
6.4.1.3 Repeat soiling, washing cycle and examination a total of five times.
6.4.1.4 After each cycle record results as ALL SOIL REMOVED, SLIGHTLY SOILED or
CONSIDERABLY SOILED.
6.4.1.5 At the end of five cycles, allow samples to air dry and compare to control sample.
Report changes in “FEEL “like Softness, Stickiness, and Suppleness to control sample.
Report changes in “Look” like finish coating off, bond delaminating, shrinkage, color
bleeding, fraying and thread broken to control sample.
6.4.2 Report
6.4.2.1 Report dirt type and composition.
6.4.2.2 Report appearance of sample after each wash cycle.
6.4.2.3 Report and describe of any change in “FEEL” like Softness, Stickiness,
Suppleness to control sample.
6.4.2.4 Report any changes in “Look” like finish coating off, bond delaminating,
shrinkage, color to control sample.
6.4.2.5 DO NOT use results for lab to lab comparisons.

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