1.1 This test method2 covers the determination of the abrasion resistance of woven or nonwoven textile fabrics using the flexing and abrasion tester.
1.2 This test method applies to most woven and nonwoven fabrics providing they do not stretch excessively. It is not applicable to floor coverings.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in parentheses. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with this test method.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. NOTE 1—For other test methods for abrasion resistance of textiles refer to Test Methods D3884, D3886, D4157, D4158, D4966, and AATCC93.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D3885-07A(2019)e1 Referenced Document
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D1776 Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
ASTM D2904 Standard Practice for Interlaboratory Testing of a Textile Test Method that Produces Normally Distributed Data
ASTM D2906 Standard Practice for Statements on Precision and Bias for Textiles
ASTM D3884 Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Rotary Platform, Double-Head Method)
ASTM D3886 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Inflated Diaphragm Apparatus)
ASTM D4157 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Oscillatory Cylinder Method)*, 2022-11-01 Update
ASTM D4158 Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Uniform Abrasion)
ASTM D4850 Standard Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test Methods*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D4966 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Martindale Abrasion Tester Method)
ASTM D5035 Standard Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)
ASTM D76 Standard Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
ASTM D3885-07A(2019)e1 history
2019ASTM D3885-07a(2019) Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Flexing and Abrasion Method)
2007ASTM D3885-07a(2015) Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Flexing and Abrasion Method)
2007ASTM D3885-07a(2011) Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Flexing and Abrasion Method)
2007ASTM D3885-07a Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Flexing and Abrasion Method)
2019ASTM D3885-07A(2019)e1 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Flexing and Abrasion Method)
2007ASTM D3885-07 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Flexing and Abrasion Method)
2004ASTM D3885-04 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Flexing and Abrasion Method)
2002ASTM D3885-02 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Flexing and Abrasion Method)
1999ASTM D3885-99 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Flexing and Abrasion Method)