This test is mainly done to test the water resistance of the dyed fabrics, printed or other textile products. The test method where the test carried is AATCC 107 1991 or ISO 105 E02. This test is carried out the find how much color staining occurs when garments are left in contact with damp.
To do this testing we need below apparatus.
- Perspiration tester
- Multi fiber fabric
- Oven
- Grey Scale
- Color matching cabinet
- Glass Plate
- Weight 5Kg pressure
- Glass beaker
- Stirring rod
To do this method Distilled water is used as the normal natural water is variable in composition.
Working Procedure:-
- Cut the specimen (Testing garment) & Multi fiber at 10x4 cms and swen together.
- Wet the cut specimen into distilled water at room temperature.
- Place it in a Glass plate and put weight on the plates.
- Put it in a oven and Keep the temperature at 37± 2°C for 4 hours.
- Open the specimen and dry it in hot air exceeding 60°C.
- Compare the specimen with the tested specimen with the help of Grey Scale.
This is the process how to do Color Fastness to Water testing.
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