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AATCC 130
Standardized Method
Industrial protocols established by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists measure the ability of fabrics to release oily stains during home laundering. The application of aatcc 130 involves placing a known volume of corn oil onto a specimen under a specified weight to create a uniform soil across the material. This test identifies whether a textile finish can prevent permanent spotting from common household substances during everyday use.
Soil Release
Evaluation occurs after the stained fabric undergoes a standard wash cycle and is compared against a set of reference replicas in a room with controlled lighting. When a lab executes aatcc 130, the technician assigns a grade from one to five to describe the amount of residue remaining on the cloth. A higher grade indicates that the stain is nearly invisible while a low grade shows a dark or distinct oil mark that failed to wash out.
This numerical scale allows buyers to set specific performance targets for different types of workwear or casual clothing.
Lab Procedure
Consistent results require strict adherence to temperature and agitation settings during the cleaning phase of the assessment. The test for aatcc 130 uses a standard ballast of other fabrics to simulate a full laundry load in a residential washing machine. Precise timing and the use of a specific detergent ensure that the data remains comparable across different testing facilities and production seasons.
Performance Bound
Results from this method dictate whether a soil release claim can be legally and commercially attached to a garment.