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52 Tumblc and drip drying procedures are not included herein as they are not commonly used for delicaic items that may be hand washed.
6. Apparatus and Materials (see 13.1)
6.1 Wash tub. 9,5-I.
6.2 White towcls. large cnough to accommodate test specimen. any weight.
6.3 Appropriate hangers. for hang citying.
6.4 Drying racks with pull-out. perforated shelves, for drying flat (sec 13.2).
&5 1993 AATCC Standard Reference Detergent (see 13.2. 13.3).
7. Specimens
7.1 CLII and prepare specimens as directed in the applicable test method. This laundering procedure may be performed on any sue or shape specimen(s) with a total dry mass less than or equal to 0.7 kg (1.5 lb).
7.2 If required, condition and evaluate specimens betore laundering, as directed in an applicable tcst method.
8. Standard Washing Procedure
8.1 Select washing temperature from Table I. Add 7.6 ± 1.91(2.0 * 0.5 gal) of water at this temperature to the wash tub.
112 Add 20 e I g of 1993 AATCC Standard Reference Detergent to wash
8.3 Agitate by hand to dissolvc detergent.
8.4 Add specimen(s) to solution and gently squeeze to distribute detergent solution. Do not twist or wring.
8.5 Let specimen(s) soak for 2 mm.
8.6 Gently squeeze specimen(s) in detergent solution for 1 mm. Do not twist or wnng.
8.7 Repeat 2-mm. soak and 1-mm squeeze in detergent solution.
8.8 Remove specimen(s) from wash tub and gently squeeze to remove excess detergent solution. Do not twist or wring.
8.9 Place specimen(s) on clean white towel. Empty and rinse wash tub.
8.10 Add 7.6± 1.9 L(2.0±0.5 gal) of clcan water at the specified rinse temperature (see Table I) to the wash tub.
8.11 Place washed specimen(s) from towel in rinse water and gently squeeze to distribute. Do not twist or wring.
8.12 Let specimen(s) soak for2 mm.
8.13 (ernl squcete specimen(s) in rinse water for I mm. Do not twist or wnng.
8.14 Repeat 2-mm. soak and 1-mm squeeze in rinse water.
8.15 Remove specimen(s) from wash tub and gently squeeze to remove excess water. Do not twist or wring.
9. Standard Drying Procedure
9.1 Using clean white towels, blot water from washed specimen(s). Do not wring or twist.
9.2 Lincllang Dry. Ilang each fabric specimen by two corners, with the fabric length in the vertical direction. 1-lang preduct specimens on an appropriate hanger, straightening and smoothing facings. scams. etc. Product specimens should generally be oriented in the direction in which they are worn, Do not fold or stretch specimens over the hanger. Allow specimens to hang in still air at room temperature not greater than 21°C (78°F) until dry. Do not blow air directly on specimens as it may cause distortion
9.3 ScreenFlat Dry. Spread each specimen on a horizontal screen or perfi3rated surface, removing wrinkles without distorting or stretching ii. Allow specimens to lie in still air at room temperature not greater than 26°C (78°F) until dry. Do not blow air directly on specimens as it may cause distortion.
9.4 Allow specimens to dry completely bcfbre washing again.
9.5 Repeat the selected washing and drying procedures for an agreed upon number of cycles.
10. Evaluation
10.1 If required. condition and evaluate specimens as directed by the applicable test method.
11. Report
11.1 Report specific laundering conditions as directed by applicable test method. It is recommended to report, at a minimum, wash and rinse temperature.AATCC LP2 pdf download.Home Laundering