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Requirements For Activewear-Physical & Chemical Properties

The document outlines recommended physical and chemical properties for textiles, including specifications for fabric weight, tensile strength, tear strength, and moisture management. It emphasizes the importance of features like UV protection, abrasion resistance, and eco-friendliness, along with relevant testing standards. References to various ASTM and ISO standards are provided to support the guidelines.

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Requirements For Activewear-Physical & Chemical Properties

The document outlines recommended physical and chemical properties for textiles, including specifications for fabric weight, tensile strength, tear strength, and moisture management. It emphasizes the importance of features like UV protection, abrasion resistance, and eco-friendliness, along with relevant testing standards. References to various ASTM and ISO standards are provided to support the guidelines.

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RECOMMENDED

PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
RANGE

#Physical Properties

Lightweight to medium for


Fabric Weight (gsm) 120 - 250 gsm
flexibility & breathability

Tensile Strength High to withstand movement


20 - 50 cN/tex
(cN/tex) & stretching

Resistance to ripping &


Tear Strength (N) 20 - 80 N
tearing

Elongation at Break Stretchability for comfort &


10 - 100%
(%) mobility

Ability to return to original


Elastic Recovery (%) ≥ 90%
shape after stretch

Abrasion Resistance
Durability against wear &
(Cycles, Martindale ≥ 20,000 cycles
friction
Test)

Air Permeability
Breathability for ventilation 5 - 50 cc/s/cm²
(cc/s/cm²)

Moisture Wicking Quick sweat absorption and


2 - 5 mm/sec
(mm/sec) evaporation

Water Absorption
Effective sweat absorption 5 - 20%
(%)

Water Vapor
Evaporation of sweat for 800 - 4000
Permeability
comfort g/m²/24h
(g/m²/24h)

Drying Time Fast drying after


≤ 30 min
(minutes) sweating/washing

UV Protection (UPF
Protection from sun exposure UPF 30 - 50+
Rating)

Thermal Insulation Retains body heat in cold


0.2 - 2.5 CLO
(CLO Value) weather
Pilling Resistance ≥ 4 (Good-
Resistance to surface fuzzing
(1-5 scale) Excellent)

Should not shrink after


Shrinkage (%) ≤ 3%
washing

Wrinkle Resistance ≥ 80% wrinkle


Retains shape & smoothness
(%) recovery

#Chemical Properties

pH Value Skin-friendly & non-irritating 4.0 - 7.5

Color Fastness to Should not fade after multiple ≥ 4 (Good-


Washing (1-5 scale) washes Excellent)

Color Fastness to Resistance to perspiration ≥ 4 (Good-


Sweat (1-5 scale) effects Excellent)

Color Fastness to No color transfer to ≥ 4 (Good-


Rubbing (1-5 scale) skin/clothing Excellent)

Chlorine Resistance Important for swimwear & ≥ 90% retention


(%) water-resistant wear after 50 hours

Should resist degradation


Chemical
from detergents, deodorants, High Resistance
Resistance
and body oils

Anti-Microbial Prevents odor & bacterial Required for


Finish growth activewear

Preferred (Oeko-
Sustainable materials, non-
Eco-Friendliness Tex, Bluesign
toxic dyes
Certified)
REFERENCE(S)

Properties

Kadolph, S. J., & Langford, A. L. (2010). Textiles


(11th ed.). Pearson Education.

ASTM D5034 – Standard Test Method for


Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textiles.

ASTM D2261 – Standard Test Method for


Tearing Strength of Fabrics.

Hearle, J. W. S. (2001). High-Performance Fibres.


Woodhead Publishing.

ASTM D2594 – Standard Test Method for


Stretch and Recovery of Fabrics.

ISO 12947-2:1998 – Determination of the


Abrasion Resistance of Fabrics.

ISO 9237:1995 – Determination of Permeability


of Fabrics to Air.

AATCC 197 – Test Method for Vertical Wicking


of Textiles.

ASTM D570 – Standard Test Method for Water


Absorption of Plastics (adapted for textiles).

ASTM E96 – Standard Test Methods for Water


Vapor Transmission of Materials.

AATCC 201 – Test Method for Moisture


Management in Textiles.

AATCC 183 – Test Method for UV Protection of


Textiles.

ISO 11092:2014 – Measurement of Thermal and


Water Vapor Resistance of Fabrics.
ASTM D3512 – Standard Test Method for Pilling
Resistance of Fabrics.

AATCC 135 – Dimensional Changes of Fabrics


after Laundering.

AATCC 128 – Wrinkle Recovery of Fabrics.

Properties

ISO 3071:2005 – Textiles: Determination of pH


of Aqueous Extract.

ISO 105-C06:2010 – Textiles: Tests for Color


Fastness to Domestic and Commercial
Laundering.

AATCC 15 – Colorfastness to Perspiration.

AATCC 8 – Colorfastness to Crocking.

ISO 105-E03:2010 – Textiles: Tests for Color


Fastness to Chlorinated Water.

ASTM D543 – Standard Test Method for


Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents
(adapted for textiles).

AATCC 100 – Test Method for Antimicrobial


Textile Assessment.

Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Bluesign® Certification


Standards.

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