Dimensional Stability
ability of the fabric to resist shrinkage or gain during use and care.
Colorfastness
ability of the product to retain its color during use and care.
Abrasion Resistance
ability of a fabric to withstand wear caused by the rubbing of the fabric against another fabric or surface.
Edge Abrasion
wear of a fabric surface along a folded edge.
Flat Abrasion
wear of a fabric surface when the fabric is flat and stationary
Stretch and Recovery
ability of a fabric to extend and then return to its original shape.
Relaxation Shrinkage
change in dimensions the first few times that the fabric is washed.
Moisture Absorbance
ability of a fabric to hold liquid.
Snagging
pulling of yarn(s) out of the fabric surface during use.
Wrinkle Resistance
ability of a fabric to return to its original position when distorted due to bending or wrinkling.
Tensile or Breaking Strength
force required to pull fabric apart longitudinally.
Ageing
deterioration of materials that are used or stored for a long period.
Flex Abrasion
wear that results from flexing or folding.
Tearing Strength
is the force required to rip fabric apart by tearing across the yarns.
Felting Shrinkage
change in dimensions due to the interlocking of scales when the fabric is subjected to moisture, heat, and agitation.