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    The document summarizes procedures for determining dimensional stability of fabrics when subjected to repeated laundering. It outlines how 10x10 inch fabric samples are marked and measured before and after washing and drying cycles. The washing is done in an automatic washing machine and drying in an automatic tumble dryer. Dimensional changes after laundering are calculated as percentages of the original length and width. In this example, the fabric showed -0.3% shrinkage in both length and width dimensions. Dimensional stability testing ensures fabrics maintain shape and fit after laundering.

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    Title: Textile Testing and Quality Assurance

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    The document summarizes procedures for determining dimensional stability of fabrics when subjected to repeated laundering. It outlines how 10x10 inch fabric samples are marked and measured before and after washing and drying cycles. The washing is done in an automatic washing machine and drying in an automatic tumble dryer. Dimensional changes after laundering are calculated as percentages of the original length and width. In this example, the fabric showed -0.3% shrinkage in both length and width dimensions. Dimensional stability testing ensures fabrics maintain shape and fit after laundering.

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    AATCC-135 Dimensional Stability

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    The document summarizes procedures for determining dimensional stability of fabrics when subjected to repeated laundering. It outlines how 10x10 inch fabric samples are marked and measured before and after washing and drying cycles. The washing is done in an automatic washing machine and drying in an automatic tumble dryer. Dimensional changes after laundering are calculated as percentages of the original length and width. In this example, the fabric showed -0.3% shrinkage in both length and width dimensions. Dimensional stability testing ensures fabrics maintain shape and fit after laundering.

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    Title: Textile Testing and Quality Assurance

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    Tauqeer Raza
    The document summarizes procedures for determining dimensional stability of fabrics when subjected to repeated laundering. It outlines how 10x10 inch fabric samples are marked and measured before and after washing and drying cycles. The washing is done in an automatic washing machine and drying in an automatic tumble dryer. Dimensional changes after laundering are calculated as percentages of the original length and width. In this example, the fabric showed -0.3% shrinkage in both length and width dimensions. Dimensional stability testing ensures fabrics maintain shape and fit after laundering.

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    The key takeaways are that dimensional stability testing determines the changes in dimensions of fabrics after repeated laundering, and involves measuring specimens before and after washing and drying to calculate percentage changes.

    Dimensional stability testing determines the changes in woven and knitted fabrics dimensions when subjected to repeated laundering, as fabrics are intended to maintain their dimensions after washing.

    The machine parameters that can be varied include washing cycle, temperature and drying procedure. Procedures involve marking specimens, recording original measurements, laundering and drying specimens without stretching, and recording final measurements to calculate percentage changes.

    Textile testing and

    Quality assurance

    Title
    Dimensional stability

    Submitted by:
    Tauqeer Raza (06-NTU-
    97)

    Section ”D” 8th semester.

    Submitted to:
    Mr. Salman
    Garment manufacturing
    Department
    Background:

    To determine the dimensional changes in woven and knitted fabrics when repeated
    laundering process domestically used, we do AATCC-135 test. Domestically washing
    temperature ranges from cold warm. For fabrics that are intended to be used in a form fitting
    garment, restoration techniques are sometimes used prior to determining the dimensional
    change. Techniques for this type of restoration are not standardized (hand pulling specimens in
    the length and width directions at multiple locations using an unspecified force). If restoration
    techniques are used, a description of the technique should be reported and results should be
    reported as restored dimensional change

    Apparatus and material:


    Automatic washing machine, automatic tumble dryer, indelible ink marking pen and
    measuring tape or ruler.

    Theory:
    Dimensional change:
    The change in the fabric dimensions is expressed as a percentage of the initial length
    and width. Change in fabric dimensions occurs in specified conditions. When dimensional
    change results in increase of the specimen dimensions then it is termed as growth. When
    dimensional change results in decrease of the specimen dimensions then it is termed as
    shrinkage.

    Laundering:
    The process used to remove soils and stains by washing the fabric/garment with an
    aqueous detergent solution is termed as laundering.

    Procedure:

     10x10 in fabric samples are taken.


     Samples from which dimensional change specimens are to be taken should be
    representative of the fabric processing stage, finishing treatment, research lab trial,
    pallet, lot or end-product stage.
     Lay the sample on a flat surface. Selected test size, mark specimens parallel to the
    selvage or fabric length direction. Avoid use of the sample area within ten percent of the
    sample width. Specimens should be taken from areas with different lengthwise and
    widthwise yarns. Identify the length direction of the specimens before cutting them out of
    the sample. When possible, three specimens from each fabric should be used. One or
    two specimens may be used when insufficient fabric sample is available.
     Then lines are drawn on the sample.
     Original Measurements and Specimen Size are taken.
     Then the sample is put in the laundering machine. Washer is set for washing cycle time.
     After the specified time the sample is taken and dried by laying it on the flat table and not
    making any stretch on the sample.
     Then measure the lines and calculation is done.

    Machine parameters:

    Machine Cycle Washing Temperature Drying Procedure

    (1) Normal/Cotton Sturdy (II) 27 ± 3°C (80 ± 5°F) A) Tumble


    (2) Delicate (III) 41 ± 3°C (105 ± 5°F) i. Cotton Sturdy
    (3) Permanent Press (IV) 49 ± 3°C (120 ± 5°F) ii. Delicate
    (V) 60 ± 3°C (140 ± 5°F) iii. Permanent Press
    (B) Line
    (C) Drip
    (D) Screen

    Results:

    Original length of reference = 8.9cm


    Original width =10.6cm
    After washing and drying
    Length = 8.6cm
    Width =10.3cm

    Dimensional change % average = (8.6-8.9)*100/8.9 =- 0.3


    For length

    Dimensional change % average = (10.3-10.6)*100/10.6 = -0.3


    For width
    Conclusion:
    If final measurement smaller than the original measurement results in a negative
    dimensional change which is shrinkage. If final measurement larger than the original
    measurement results in a positive dimensional change which is growth.

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