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A Comprehensive Guide to Using a Rubbing Color Fastness Tester

A Comprehensive Guide to Using a Rubbing Color Fastness Tester

Rubbing color fastness test is a very important test method in the textile industry, which can be used to test the color fastness of dyed or printed fabrics. rubbing color fastness tester can simulate the rubbing between fabrics under actual use, by rubbing with pressure.


Before using the rubbing color fastness tester, some necessary equipment and tools need to be prepared. First of all, it is necessary to ensure the proper operation of the tester, check whether the instrument is properly connected, whether the meter is clear, and whether the sample holder is correctly placed. Secondly, you need to prepare the test samples, their size and shape should meet the requirements of the tester. Finally, a piece of paper or fabric with certain roughness needs to be prepared for use as wiping material.

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Before conducting the test, a suitable test method should be selected. The test method can be determined according to different national standards, industry standards and customer requirements. When choosing a test method, one needs to read the relevant documents carefully and understand its testing process and standard requirements.


During the testing process, some details need to be paid attention to. For example, when placing the sample in the sample holder, you need to ensure that the clamping force is uniform and the sample cannot be deformed, otherwise the test results may be affected. The wiping material also needs to ensure that its density and texture are uniform to avoid any influence on the test results. In the testing process, attention should also be paid to the test pressure, the number of wipes, time and other parameters of control.


After the test is completed, the test results need to be analyzed. Usually the test results will be presented in the form of numbers, symbols or colors, which can be evaluated according to the test criteria. The test results can be used to determine whether the color fastness of the sample is qualified and whether the fastness of the fabric ink meets the requirements.

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In short, the use of rubbing color fastness tester requires certain test knowledge and skills, as well as the preparation of test equipment, samples and wiping materials. In the testing process need to pay attention to some details, through the analysis of test results can determine the color fastness of the sample, so as to effectively improve the quality of the fabric.


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