ASTM_D_3514_-_D_3514M_-_10_2014.pdf

Designation:D3514/D3514M10(Reapproved 2014)Standard Test Method forPilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes ofTextile Fabrics:Elastomeric Pad1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3514/D3514M;the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval.A superscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers the determination of the resis-tance to the formation of pills and other surface distortionssuch as fuzzing of textile fabrics.The method utilizes the StollQuartermaster Universal Wear Tester with the frosting attach-ment.The procedure is generally applicable to all types ofwoven and knitted fabrics.NOTE1For other current test methods of testing the pilling resistanceof textiles,refer to Test Methods D3511,D3512,and D4970.1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard.The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents;therefore,eachsystem shall be used independently of the other.Combiningvalues from the two systems may result in non-conformancewith the standard.1.3 The fabric may be laundered or dry cleaned beforetesting.1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials,operations,and equipment.This standard does not purport toaddress all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with itsuse.It is the responsibility of the user of this standard toestablish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD3511 Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other RelatedSurface Changes of Textile Fabrics:Brush Pilling TesterD3512 Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other RelatedSurface Changes of Textile Fabrics:Random TumblePilling TesterD4848 Terminology Related to Force,Deformation andRelated Properties of TextilesD4850 Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric TestMethodsD4970 Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other RelatedSurface Changes of Textile Fabrics:Martindale Tester2.2 ASTM Adjuncts:ADJD3512 Set of Photographic Standards for RandomTumble Pilling Test3ADJD3514 Three Sets of Five Photographic Standards forElastomeric Pad Pilling Test43.Terminology3.1 For all terminology relating to D13.59,Fabric TestMethods,General,refer to Terminology D4850.3.2 For all terminology relating to Force,Deformation andRelated Properties in Textiles,refer to Terminology D4848.3.2.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard:fuzz,pilling resistance,pills.3.3 For all other terminology related to textiles,refer toTerminology D123.4.Summary of Test Method4.1 Pilling and other changes in surface appearance thatoccur in normal wear are simulated on a laboratory testingmachine.Fabric samples are washed or drycleaned,dependingon expected refurbishment,followed by controlled rubbingagainst an elastomeric pad having specifically selected me-chanical properties.The degree of fabric pilling is evaluated bycomparison of the tested specimens with visual standards thatmay be actual fabrics,or photographs of fabrics,showing arange of pilling resistance.The observed resistance to pilling isreported using an arbitrary rating scale.5.Significance and Use5.1 Acceptance TestingThis method of testing fabrics forresistance to pilling is not recommended for acceptance testing.1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textilesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.60 on Fabric Test Methods,Specific.Current edition approved July 1,2014.Published August 2014.Originallyapproved in 1976.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D3514 10.DOI:10.1520/D3514_D3514M-10R14.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from ASTM International Headquarters.Order Adjunct No.ADJD3512.Original adjunct produced in 1993.4Available from ASTM International Headquarters.Order Adjunct No.ADJD3514.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 If it is used for acceptance testing,it should be used withcaution because interlaboratory data are not available.In somecases the purchaser and the supplier may have to test acommercial shipment of one or more specific materials by thebest available method,even though the method has not beenrecommended for acceptance testing.5.1.1 If there is a disagreement arising from differences invalues reported by the purchaser and the supplier when usingTest Method D3514 for acceptance testing,the statistical bias,if any,between the laboratory of the purchaser and thelaboratory of the supplier