ABRASION RESITANCE MARTINDALE METHOD

METHOD NUMBERS: ASTM D4966, JIS L1096, GB/T 13775, EN ISO 12947.2

Martindale Abrasion Tester

(Courtesy ASTM)

 WHAT IS IT?

This tests the durability of a fabric against abrasion (rubbing).

 HOW IS IT DONE?

A section of fabric is placed in a machine where it is rubbed against a

standard abradant fabric or the same test fabric. The specific rubbing motion
is continued until at least two yarns (threads) have broken.

 WHAT DO THE NUMBERS MEAN?

The test is finished when two or more yarns have broken. The result is the
number of cycles it took to get to this point.

Example Result: 5000 cycles (until at least two threads have broken).

Meaning, it took 5000 rubbing motions until two yarns broke.

Generally the higher the number the better. Reasonable ranges are ≥5000
cycles.

 WHY DO IT?

This can be a good indicator for the durability of a fabric, especially fabrics
which will be subject to rubbing forces.

Recommended for garments, bedding and upholstery.

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