1、Designation: D4970/D4970M 101Standard Test Method forPilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes ofTextile Fabrics: Martindale Tester1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4970/D4970M; the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or,
2、 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.1NOTE12.1.1 was corrected editorially in September 2010.1. Scope1.1 This test method covers
3、the determination of the resis-tance to the formation of pills and other related surface changeson textile fabrics using the Martindale tester. The proceduregenerally is applicable to all types of fabrics, being particularlysuitable for woven fabrics.NOTE 1For other methods, if testing the pilling r
4、esistance of textiles,refer to Test Methods D3511/D3511M, D3512/D3512M, and D3514.1.2 This test method is not suitable for fabrics thicker than3 mm 0.125 in. because such fabrics cannot be mounted inthe specimen holder.1.3 The fabric may be laundered or dry cleaned beforetesting.1.4 The values state
5、d 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.1.5 Thi
6、s standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Document
7、s2.1 ASTM Standards:2D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD3511/D3511M Test Method for Pilling Resistance andOther Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: BrushPilling TesterD3512/D3512M Test Method for Pilling Resistance andOther Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Ran-dom Tumble Pillin
8、g TesterD3514 Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Re-lated Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Elastomeric PadD4850 Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric TestMethodsD7018 Terminology Relating to Glass Fiber and Its Prod-ucts2.2 ASTM Adjuncts:3ADJD3512 Set of 5 Photographic Standards fo
9、r RandomTumble Pilling Test3. Terminology3.1 For all terminology relating to D13.59, Fabric TestMethods, General, refer to Terminologies D4850 and D7018.3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard:cycle, fuzz, movement, pilling resistance, pills.3.2 For all other terms related to textile
10、s, refer to Terminol-ogy D123.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 Pilling and other changes in the surface appearance,such as fuzzing, that occur in normal wear are simulated on alaboratory testing machine. Fabrics are mounted on the Mar-tindale Tester, and the face of the test specimen is rubbedagainst th
11、e face of the same mounted fabric in the form of ageometric figure, that is, a straight line, which becomes agradually widening ellipse, until it forms another straight linein the opposite direction and traces the same figure again underlight pressure for a specific number of movements. The degreeof
12、 fabric pilling or surface appearance change produced by thisaction is evaluated by comparison of the tested specimen with1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textilesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.60 on Fabric Test Methods,Specific.Current editi
13、on approved June 1, 2010. Published August 2010. Originallyapproved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D4970 07. DOI:10.1520/D4970-10E01.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMSt
14、andards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from ASTM International Headquarters. Order Adjunct No.ADJD3512.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.visual standards t
15、hat may be actual fabrics, or photographs offabrics, showing a range of pilling resistance. The observedresistance to pilling is reported using an arbitrary rating scale.5. Significance and Use5.1 Acceptance TestingThis method of testing fabricsresistance to pilling is not recommended for acceptance
16、 testing.If it is used for acceptance testing, it should be used withcaution because interlaboratory data are not available. In somecases the purchaser or supplier may have to test a commercialshipment of one or more specific materials by the best availablemethod even though the method has not been
17、recommended foracceptance testing. Although this test method is not recom-mended for acceptance testing, it is useful because it is usedwidely outside the United States.5.2 If there is a disagreement arising from differences invalues reported by the purchaser and the supplier when usingthis test met
18、hod, the statistical bias, if any, between thelaboratory of the purchaser and the laboratory of the suppliershould be determined with comparison being based on testingspecimens randomly drawn from one sample of material of thetype being evaluated. Competent statistical assistance is rec-ommended for
19、 the investigation of bias. A minimum of twoparties should take a group of test specimens, which are ashomogeneous as possible and which are from a lot of materialof the type in question. The test specimens then should beassigned randomly in equal numbers to each laboratory fortesting. The average t
20、est results from the two laboratoriesshould be compared using an acceptable statistical protocol andprobability level chosen by the two parties before the testing isstarted. Appropriate statistical disciplines for comparing datamust be used when the purchaser and supplier cannot agree. Ifa bias is f
21、ound, either its cause must be found and corrected, orthe purchaser and the supplier must agree to interpret futureresults with consideration for the known bias.5.3 The pilling of textile fabrics is a very complex propertybecause it is affected by many factors that include: type of fiberor blends, f
22、iber dimensions, yarn and fabric construction, andfabric finishing treatments. The pilling resistance of a specificfabric in actual wear varies more with general conditions of useand individual wearers than in replicate fabric specimenssubjected to controlled laboratory tests. This experience should
23、be borne in mind when adopting levels of acceptability for aseries of standards.5.4 Finishes and fabric surface changes may exert a largeeffect on pilling. It is recommended that fabrics be tested afterlaundering or drycleaning, or both. Testing before refurbishingalso may be advisable. Prior agreem
24、ent between interestedparties should determine the state of the test.5.5 Pills vary appreciably in size and appearance anddepend on the presence of lint and degree of color contrast.These factors are not evaluated when pilling is rated solely onthe number of pills. The development of pills may be ac
25、com-panied by other surface phenomena, such as loss of cover,color change, or the development of fuzz. Since the overallacceptability of a specific fabric is dependent on both thecharacteristics of the pills and the other factors affecting thesurface appearance, it is suggested that fabrics tested i
26、n thelaboratory be evaluated subjectively with regard to theiracceptability and not rated solely on the number of pillsdeveloped.Aseries of standards, based on graduated degrees ofsurface change of the fabric type being tested, may be set up toprovide a basis for subjective ratings. The visual stand
27、ards aremost advantageous when the laboratory test specimens corre-late closely in appearance with worn fabrics and show a similarratio of pills to fuzz. Counting the pills and weighing theirnumber with respect to their size and contrast, as a combinedmeasure of pilling resistance, is not recommende
28、d because ofthe excessive time required for counting, sizing, and calcula-tion.5.6 The degree of fabric pilling is evaluated by comparingthe tested specimens with visual standards, which may beactual fabrics or photographs of fabrics, showing a range ofFIG. 1 Martindale Abrasion TesterFIG. 2 Apparat
29、us for Fabric EvaluationD4970/D4970M 1012pilling resistance. The observed resistance to pilling is reportedon an arbitrary scale ranging from 5 to 1 (no pilling to verysevere pilling).5.7 This test method is applicable to a wide variety ofwoven and knitted fabrics that vary in pilling propensity as
30、aresult of variations in fiber, yarn and fabric structure, andfinish. The applicability of this test method to nonwovenfabrics has not been determined.6. Apparatus and Materials6.1 Martindale Tester (see Fig. 1).NOTE 2Apparatus and accessories are available commercially.6.2 Standard Felt, of mass 75
31、0 6 50 g/m222 6 1.5 oz/yd2and 3 6 0.3 mm 0.12 6 0.01 in. thick.6.3 Polyurethane Foam Backing0.12 6 0.04 in. 3 6 0.01mm thick, 1.94 lbf/ft329 to 31 kg/m3 density, and 38.23 to47.22 lbf 170 to 210 N hardness.NOTE 3Apparatus and accessories are available commercially.6.4 Apparatus for Fabric Evaluation
32、Facilities for illumi-nation (cool white fluorescent tube) and simultaneous viewingtest specimens and fabric or photographic rating standards.Apparatus and options for visual evaluation are listed in Table1.6.5 Standard In-House Pilling Test Fabric, having an estab-lished pilling resistance rating f
33、or checking machine perfor-mance. No universal standard fabric is available. Each testfacility must decide on an appropriate fabric.6.6 Rating Standards:6.6.1 Fabric, a series of tested specimens of a specific fabrictype, which show degrees of pilling or other distortion, or both,for the fabric to b
34、e tested. Store the fabric rating standards andhandle them under conditions that will preserve their originalform and appearance. Mounting with thick cardboard framingaround the specimens is recommended.6.6.2 PhotographicA set of five photographs 105 mm0.125 in., numbered 1 to 5, illustrating varyin
35、g degrees ofpilling from “very severe pilling” to “no pilling.”36.6.3 Digital imaging and/or rating system.6.7 Fabric Punches or Press Cutters, 38 mm 1.5 in. and140 mm 5.5 in. in diameter.6.8 Facilities for Laundering Samples, if needed.6.9 Facilities for Drycleaning Samples, if needed.7. Sampling7.
36、1 Primary Sampling UnitConsider rolls of fabric orfabric components of fabricated systems to be the primarysampling unit, as applicable.7.2 Laboratory Sampling UnitFrom each primary sam-pling unit take one full-width piece of fabric that is 1 m 1 ydin length along the selvage (machine direction), af
37、ter firstremoving a 1 m 1 yd length. For fabric components offabricated systems use the entire system,8. Test Specimens: Selection, Number, and Preparation8.1 Unless otherwise specified, samples should be washedor drycleaned before cutting the test specimens. Conditionsappropriate for the fabric end
38、-use or conditions agreed upon byinterested parties should be used.8.2 Cut a pair of circular specimens from each swatch in thelaboratory sample with one of each pair of specimens being 38mm 1.5 in. in diameter and the other 140 mm 5.5 in. indiameter.8.3 Take the specimens evenly-spaced across the w
39、idth ofthe laboratory sample or from two different panels in agarment. Specimens should be staggered in such a manner thatno specimens contain the same yarns. Avoid areas withwrinkles and other distortions. Unless otherwise specified, donot cut specimens nearer the selvage less than110 of the widtho
40、f the fabric.9. Preparation of Apparatus9.1 Maintenance CheckFollow instruction manual forproper maintenance of apparatus.10. Conditioning10.1 Condition specimens in the standard atmosphere fortesting textiles, which is 21 6 1C 70 6 20F and 65 % RH62 % relative humidity for at least 4 h prior to tes
41、ting.11. Procedure11.1 Make all tests in the standard atmosphere for testingtextiles.11.2 Mount one 140-mm 5.5-in. diameter of standard feltand one fabric specimen on each table (see Fig. 1). Place one38-mm 1.5-in. diameter disk of 3-mm polyurethane foam anda specimen of the same fabric in each of t
42、he holders, makingsure the face of the fabric is exposed for both specimens.11.3 Place the specimen holders on the same table as theother fabric specimen and insert a spindle into each specimenholder to give a pressure on the larger specimen of approxi-mately 3 kPa 0.44 psi. This pressure is the sam
43、e as any othersetup but without additional weights.11.4 Start the machine and allow it to run for 100 move-ments. Run additional movements in increments of 100 up to1000 movements as directed in a material specification orcontract. Rate the specimen at each specified interval asdirected in Section 1
44、2 and record the final rating.12. Evaluation12.1 Place the 38-mm 1.5-in. disk specimen squarely onthe double-faced tape in the viewing cabinet (see Fig. 2).TABLE 1 Viewing Apparatus and OptionsApparatus Specimen PreparationASTM Lightbox (Fig. 2)A0.78 rad 45LightboxB0.78 rad 45LightboxBflatLightboxBc
45、ritical angleAs determined by the buyer and supplierAThe source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time isStandard Scientific Supply Co., 601 West Market Street, Bethlehem, PA180185208. If you are aware of alternate suppliers, please provide this informa-tion to ASTM Headquart
46、ers. Your comments will receive careful consideration at ameeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.BAvailable commercially.D4970/D4970M 101312.1.1 Using the viewing apparatus and option selectedfrom Table 1 and either suitable fabric or photograpic stan-dards, subjectivel
47、y rate the face of each specimen, using thefollowing scale:5no pilling4slight pilling3moderate pilling2severe pilling1very severe pilling12.1.1.1 When the appearance of a test specimen fallsbetween that of two rating standards, assign the half value (forexample, 3.5 or 2.5).NOTE 4If the test method
48、is to be used as a referee method, aminimum of two graders, the agreed-upon standards, and the viewingapparatus and option selected from Table 1 for fabric evaluation shall beused.12.1.2 A digital imaging or rating system may be used asagreed upon by the purchaser and supplier.12.1.3 Average the rat
49、ing for each laboratory sampling unitand for the lot.13. Report13.1 State that the specimens were tested as directed in TestMethod D4970. Describe the material or product sampled andthe method of sampling used.13.2 Report the following information:13.2.1 Ratings of each individual specimen for pilling, theaverage rating of the four specimens from each laboratorysampling unit, and the average for the lot.13.2.2 If the fabric was washed before testing, launderingconditions used.13.2.3 If the fabric was drycleaned bef
