AATCC 162-2011

1. Purpose and Scope

1.1 This test method is intended for evaluating the resistance to chlorinated pool water of dyed, printed or otherwise colored textile yarns and fabrics of all kinds.

2. Principle

2.1 Yarn or fabric specimens are agitated at a fixed rate in diluted chlorine solution under specified conditions of temperature, time, pH and hardness. The dried specimens are evaluated for change in color.

This product replaces:AATCC 162-2009 - Colorfastness to Water: Chlorinated Pool (Reaffirmed)

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AATCC 162-2011
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