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Light Testing
Test Method(s):
· AATCC Test Method 16 - Option 3
AATCC Test Method 16, Colorfastness to Light - Option 3
Scope: Determines the general principles and procedures which are currently in use for determining the colorfastness to light of textile materials.
- Sample is placed in a testing mask with part of the sample exposed and part covered as a control
- The testing mask is loaded in a weather-o-meter holder and placed in a rack in the weather-o-meter for exposure
- Sample is exposed to a customer requested amount of AATCC fading units (hours)
- Color change of the sample is evaluated
Machine Specifications:
• Atlas Ci 3000+ Weather-O-meter
• Xenon Arch Lamp, Continuous Light, Black Panel Option
• Horizontal Specimen Rack using SL-3T (70x145x3mm) Specimen Holders, Rack Capacity = 20
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Contact:
Jodi Lynch
828-327-7000 ext 4115