A test method is a method for a test in science or engineering, such as a physical test, chemical test, or statistical test. It is a definitive procedure that produces a test result. There are so many standards /test methods for textile testing.

1. TEST METHOD
For Textile
testing
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3. 1. BSEN ISO 6330:2001
2. ISO 6330:1984
3. BSEN 26330: 1994
4. BSEN ISO 25077:1994
5. ISO 3759:1994 (Marking and Measurement of Fabric &
Garments)
6. ISO 5077: 1984(E)
7. AATCC 135:2010 (Dimensional change of Fabric after
Home laundering)(Option 1,2, Narrow Fabrics)
8. AATCC 150: 2010 (Dimensional change of Garments
after Home Laundering)
9. SASO2140:2003
10. SASO 2145:2003
11. ISO 16322-1, 2, 3:2003(Skewness %)
12. AATCC 179:2010 (Option 1,2,3)
13. ASTM D3882: 1999 (Skew and Bow % for Woven &
Knitted Fabrics)

4. 1. ISO 16323: 2003 (Measuring Apparatus for Fabric
Appearance)
2. ISO 15487: 1999 (General Appearance in
Laundering)
3. ISO 7768:2006 (Smoothness Appearance of Fabric)
4. ISO 7769: 2006 (Smoothness Appearance of
Creases)
5. ISO 7770:2006 (Smoothness Appearance of Seams)
6. ISO 9867:1991 (Smoothness Appearance of Wrinkle
Free Fabrics)
7. AATCC 124:2001 (For Fabrics)
8. AATCC 143:2001 (For Apparel and Other Textile
Products)
9. AATCC 88B:2003 (Smoothness Appearance of Seam)
10. AATCC 88C: 2003 (Retention of Crease in Fabrics)

5. 1.BSEN ISO 13934-1:1999 (Strip Method)
2. BSEN ISO 13934-2:1999 (Grab Method)
3. ASTM D5034:1995(2001)(Grab Method)
4. ASTM D5035: 1995 (2003)(Strip Method)
5. ISO 2411:2000(E)
6. SASO 2139:2003 (Strip Method)

6. 1.BSEN ISO 13937-1: 2000 (Pendulum
Tear)
2. BSEN ISO 13937-2: 2000 (Single Tear)
3. BSEN ISO 13937-3: 2000 (Wing Tear)
4. BSEN ISO 13937-4: 2000 (Tongue Tear)
5. ASTM D1424: 1996 (Pendulum Tear)
6. ASTM D2261: 1996 (Single Rip Tear)
7. SASO 2141: 2003 (Pendulum Tear)

7. 1. ISO 13936-1: 2004 (Fixed Seam Opening
Method)
2. ISO 13936-2: 2004 (Fixed Load Method)
3. ISO 13936-3: 2005 (Needle Clamp Method)
4. BS 3320: 1988 (Seam Slippage)
5. ASTM D434:1995 (Seam Slippage & Strength)
6. ASTM D1683: 2004 (Seam Slippage &
Strength)
Seam Strength:
1. ISO 13935-1: 1999 (Strip Method)
2. ISO 13935-2: 1999 (Grab Method)

8. 1. ISO 12947-1:1998 (Martindale Apparatus)
2. ISO 12947-2: 1998 (Fabric Break Down)
3. ISO 12947-3:1998 (Fabric Mass Loss)
4. ISO 12947-4: 1998 (Appearance Method)
5. ASTM D4966: 1998 (Nu-Martindale Fabric Break Down &
Appearance Change)
6. ASTM D3885:2004 (Flex Abrasion in Universal Wear Tester)
7. ASTM D3886:1999 (Flat Abrasion-Inflated Diaphragm
Apparatus in Universal Wear Tester)
8. AATCC 119: 2004 (Frosting-Screen Wire Method in
Universal Wear Tester)
9. AATCC 120:2004 (Frosting-Emery Method in Universal Wear
Tester)
10. ASTM D3884:2001 (Taber Abrasion-Rotary Platform,
Double Head Method)

9. 1.ISO 12945-1: 2000 (ICI Pilling)
2.ISO 12945-2: 2000 (Martindale Pilling)
3.ASTM D3512: 2002 (Random Tumble Pilling)
4.ASTM D3514: 2002 (Elastomeric Pad Pilling
in Universal Wear Tester)
5. ASTM D4970:1998 (Martindale Pilling)
6. BS 5811: 1979

10. 1. ISO 13938-1: 1999 (Hydraulic Method)
2. ISO 13938-2: 1999 (Pneumatic Method)
3. ASTM D3786; 2001 (Hydraulic Method)
Snagging Resistance:
1.ASTM D3939:2003(2004) (Mace Snagging)
2.ASTM D5362:2003(2004) (Bean Bag
snagging)

11. 1.ISO 3801: 1977 (Option 5)
2.BS 2471: 1978
3.BSEN 12127: 1998
4.ASTM D3776: 1996(2002)
5.SASO 1938: 2001
Yarn Size / Count:
1.ISO 7211-5: 1984
2.ISO 2060: 1994
3.BS 2865: 1996
4.ASTM D1059: 1997

12. Thread per Unit Length (Woven Fabric
Construction):
1.BSEN 1049-2: 1994
2.BS 2862: 1990
3.ASTM D3775: 2003(a)
4.SASO 183: 1980

13. 1. ASTM D3887:1996 (Specification for Tolerances
for Knitted Fabrics) (Wales & Course)
2. BS 5441:1988
Wrinkle Recovery Test:
1.ISO 9867: 1991 (Appearance
Method)
2.AATCC 128:2004 (Appearance
Method)
3.AATCC 66 (Angle Method)

19. 14. AATCC23-2005- Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes.
15. ISO 108 CO8, ISO 108 CO9, M & S C10A - Oxidative
bleach damage.
16. DIN 53160, DIN 55945- Saliva.
17. AATCC 133, ISO 105 X11, BS 1006 X11- Hot
Pressing.
18. AATCC 132, ISO 105 DO1, BS 1006 DO1, AS
2001.4.16 -Dry Cleaning.
19. AATCC 163- Dye transfer in storage.
20. ISO105 X 18- C / F to Phenolic Yellowing.
21. AATCC190: 2008- C/F to H/L with ActivatedOxygen
Bleach Detergent Accel.
22. AATCC 109- Color fastness to Hydrogen Ozone.
23. AATCC 101, ISO 105 NO2- Color fastness to
bleaching with Hydrogen Peroxide.