In textile processing, color fastness is not a laboratory ritual performed to satisfy buyers. It is a direct measure of how well chemistry, process control, and quality discipline have been executed on the shop floor. When garments bleed, fade, or stain other fabrics, the failure is rarely accidental. It is almost always predictable—and preventable. The…
Stop rejections due to fabric pilling. A technical guide to ISO 12945 testing methods, grading standards, and engineering pilling resistance from fiber to finish. The “Fuzz” That Kills Brand Reputation For a consumer, fabric pilling—those annoying small balls of fiber on a sweater—is a clear sign of cheap quality. For a manufacturer, it is a…
Abrasion resistance is one of the most closely scrutinized performance parameters in fabric evaluation. Whether a fabric ends up as denim, uniforms, shirting, sofa upholstery, or bedding, every buyer eventually asks the same question: “How many rubs can it withstand before it fails?” The Martindale Abrasion Test—defined under ISO 12947—is the method the global industry…
