Uster Classimate Quantum

Uster Classimate Quantum Machine automatically classify thick & thin places as well as foreign fibers in yarn on the basis of classing matrix.  Quality is a pre-condition for marking of any products in the present competitive yarn world market. For maintaining proper quality of products provision for a number of textile quality control equipment for testing and analyzing raw cotton to finish fabrics including computerized equipment of Uster Classimate Quantum Machine has been considered in the project cost.

KNIT APPAREL                                                                                

  Test Code #1                                                     

NATURAL FIBERS

Fiber Content :100%Cotton,100%Linen,Ramie,Hemp,Wool,Silk and Blends

End Use :Tops,Bottoms,Dresses,Active Wear,

TestTest MethodPerformance Requirement
Flammability – all fabrics16 CFR Part 1610Class 1
Fabric WeightASTM D3887As specified ± 5%
Thread Count (courses/Wales)ASTM D3887As specified ± 5%
Yarn SizeASTM D1059,D1244As specified + 1 yarn size
Fiber ContentAATCC 20/20ASingle Fiber: No tolerance

 

Blended Fiber: ± 3%

Appearance after Laundering /Dry

 

Cleaning

Visual InspectionSatisfactory
Dimensional Stability

 

-after three Launderings

 

 

– after one Dry-cleaning

Following Care

 

Label AATCC 135/150

 

 

AATCC 158

General Knits: ± 5%

 

Fleece/French Terry: ± 6%

Waffle/Rib/Ottoman: ± 8%

Wool / Silk : ± 3%

General Knits ± 3%

Skew

 

 

AATCC 179

 

Method 2 Option 3

Tops: 4% Maximum

 

Bottoms: 3% Maximum

Stripes: 5% Maximum

Bursting StrengthASTM D378640 lbs.
Seam Strength

 

(elongation)

 

ASTM D1683

 

using existing seams

 

35% elongation or

 

minimum 7lbs. Pressure

Pilling ResistanceASTM D3512Class 3.0 at 60 minutes

 

Class 4.0 at 30 minutes

PerspirationAATCC 15Color change: Class 4.5

 

Staining: Class 4.0

pH LevelAATCC 81pH 6-8
Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach

 

(If indicated by Care Label)

AATCC 61, 5A or

 

135 with Bleach

Color change: Class 4.0
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach

 

(If indicated by Care Label)

AATCC 172 (5 cycles)

 

ITS Soaking Method

Color change: Class 4.0
Lightfastness

 

(All Fibers 20 hours AFU exposure)

(Silk – 10Hours AFU exposure)

 

AATCC 16 E

 

 

 

 

                                 Light -Medium Dark

Color change:                    3.5           4.0

Crocking

 

 

AATCC 8/116

 

 

       Light-Medium  Dark  Special   Sulfur

 

Dry:       4.0            4.0      3.5       3.0

Wet:       3.0            2.5      2.5       2.0

 

Colorfastness to Laundering

 

 

AATCC 61/132

 

 

                   Light-Medium Dark Special Sulfur

 

Color Change:    4.0            4.0    4.0      3.0

Staining:            4.0            4.0    3.0      3.0

Self-Staining:      4.5            4.5    4.5      4.0

Water Repellency

 

(Nano/Teflon Treated Fabric)

 

AATCC 22 or

 

Dupont Method

 

-Original 100 (ISO5)

 

-After 10 Home Laundering 90 (ISO4)

-After 20 Home Laundering 80 (ISO 3)

-After 30 Home Laundering 70 (ISO 2)

Oil Repellency

 

(Nano/Teflon Treated Fabric)

 

AATCC 118

 

 

-Original 6

 

-After 10 Home Laundering 5

-After 20 Home Laundering 4

-After 30 Home Laundering 4

 

Written By - Jony Ahmed, Lab Technologist, Osaka Japan