AATCC 26-2004 PDF

1. Purpose and Scope

1.1 This test method describes a procedure for determining whether sulfur-dyed textile materials will or will not deteriorate under normal storage conditions and to establish the degree of such deterioration.

2. Principle

2.1 Specimens are steam-aged in a moist atmosphere under controlled conditions and then tested for loss in strength to determine if storage deterioration is likely.