FTTS-FA-013 Stain Release Textiles
Many materials that would permanently stain other materials are easily removed from Stain Release Textiles with only a laundering washing. Stain Release Textiles are made either by submerging or coating natural or synthetic fabrics in stain removal auxiliaries. Stain Release Textiles are commonly used in curtains, wall coverings, sofas, seat covers, windbreakers, aprons and many other applications.
Current technology in Taiwan for Stain Release Textiles achieves not less than rating 3.5.
This criterion defines the evaluation and testing of stain release textiles. It is applicable to measuring the ability of textile to release stain after home laundering.
Performance specification
Requirement
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Grade
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stained sample before pretreatment
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Grade 3.5
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stained sample after pretreatment (refer to Note 1)
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Grade 3.5
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Note 1 Washing condition should be according to AATCC 135(1)(III)(A)iii and washing cycles should bereferred to section 4.1 for durability consideration. |