The Exchange Test Method

A-6: Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laundering of Garments

Issue Date: 30 Apr 1993

Revision Date: 09/30/2011

  1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

    To determine dimensional changes of garments or fabrics when subjected to laundering procedures commonly used in the home.
  2. PRINCIPLE:

    The dimensional changes of garment samples subjected to procedures typical of home laundering and drying practices are measured using benchmarks applied to the garment before laundering.
  3. REFERENCE:

    AATCC Test Method 150-2010, Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laundering of Garments.
  4. APPARATUS AND MATERIALS:

  5. PROCEDURE:

  6. EVALUATION:

    Instead of determining dimensional change at the end of each laundering cycle, measuring dimensional change after 3 or 5 laundering cycles is acceptable.
  7. REPORT:

    Calculate dimensional change in length and width using a ruler calibrated in tenths of an inch as follows:
  8. NOTES: