SIST EN ISO 12947-3:1999
(Main)Textiles - Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method - Part 3: Determination of mass loss (ISO 12947-3:1998)
Textiles - Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method - Part 3: Determination of mass loss (ISO 12947-3:1998)
This part of ISO 12947 is applicable to the determination of the mass loss of specimens covering all textile fabrics including nonwovens apart from fabrics where the specifier indicates the end performance as having a low abrasion wear life.
NOTE Further introductory comments are given in ISO 12947-1.
Textilien - Bestimmung der Scheuerbeständigkeit von textilien Flächengebilden - Martindale-Verfahren - Teil 3: Bestimmung der Masseverlustes (ISO 12947-3:1998)
Nach diesem Teil von ISO 12947 wird der Gewichtsverlust der Meßproben bestimmt; das Verfahren ist auf Proben aus allen textilien Flächengebilden einschließlich Vliesstoff anwendbar, ausgenommen sind jedoch die textilien Flächengebilde, für die deklariert wurde, daß sie nur bei geringer Scheuerbeanspruchung eingesetzt werden. Anmerkung 1: Weitere einführende Bemerkungen enthält ISO 12947-1.
Textiles - Détermination de la résistance a l'abrasion des étoffes par la méthode Martindale - Partie 3: Détermination de la perte de masse (ISO 12947-3:1998)
La présente partie de l'ISO 12947 s'applique pour la détermination de la perte de masse des éprouvettes pour tous les types de textiles, y compris les nontissés mais pas les étoffes pour lesquelles il est indiqué une faible résistance à l'abrasion dans la spécification de performance finale.
NOTE D'autres observations d'introduction sont indiquées dans l'ISO 12947-1.
Tekstilije - Ugotavljanje odpornosti tekstilij proti drgnjenju po Martindalovi metodi - 3.del: Ugotavljanje izgube mase (ISO 12947-3:1998)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Jun-1999
- Technical Committee
- ITEK - Textile and textile products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Jul-1999
- Due Date
- 01-Jul-1999
- Completion Date
- 01-Jul-1999
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
SIST EN ISO 12947-3:1999 is a key international standard published by CEN that defines the determination of mass loss in textile fabrics due to abrasion using the Martindale method. It focuses on assessing the abrasion resistance of various textile materials, including woven, knitted, and nonwoven fabrics, except those specified for low abrasion wear life. This standard provides a scientific method to quantify how much fabric material is lost when subjected to controlled rubbing conditions, an essential factor in evaluating fabric durability and quality.
Key Topics
- Scope: Applicable to all textile fabric types for measuring mass loss due to abrasion, except where low abrasion endurance is required. It works alongside other parts of ISO 12947, which cover apparatus, specimen breakdown, and appearance changes.
- Testing Principle: Circular fabric samples are subjected to a defined load and rubbed against a standard abrasive material in a Lissajous motion until a set number of rubs. The main output is the fabric mass loss, indicating abrasion resistance.
- Specimen Preparation: Includes detailed procedures for cutting specimens, conditioning to standard atmosphere (20°C and 65% relative humidity), and special preparation for stretch, cord, and pile fabrics. Proper mounting and backing with foam are specified to ensure consistent results.
- Test Procedure: Mass loss measurements are taken at intervals depending on the expected durability class of the fabric (ranging from a few hundred to over 100,000 rubs). Tests require high-precision balances (accuracy 1 mg) and adherence to conditioning protocols.
- Results Evaluation: Mass loss is recorded precisely for multiple specimens, with statistical analysis including mean, confidence limits, standard deviation, and variation coefficient. Results can be plotted as abrasion index curves relating mass loss to number of rubs.
- Test Report Content: Essential information includes reference to the standard, sample description, test conditions, results with statistical details, any deviations, and date of testing.
- Normative References: Includes related standards like ISO 12947-1 and -2 (used for apparatus and specimen breakdown), ISO 105-A02 for colorfastness, and ISO 139 for conditioning atmosphere.
Applications
EN ISO 12947-3 is widely used in:
- Textile Manufacturing: To confirm abrasion resistance performance of fabric batches during production quality control.
- Apparel Industry: To ensure clothing materials meet durability standards for wear and tear resistance.
- Home Textiles: For upholstery, bed linens, curtains where fabric longevity affects product value.
- Technical Textiles: To assess ruggedness in textiles used for industrial, automotive, or protective applications.
- Research & Development: Enabling comparisons of abrasion resistance for innovative fiber blends, coatings, or fabric constructions.
- Certification and Compliance: Supporting claims on durability in product labels and fulfilling regulatory or voluntary standards.
Related Standards
- EN ISO 12947-1:1998 – Martindale abrasion testing apparatus specifications.
- EN ISO 12947-2:1998 – Method for determining specimen breakdown during abrasion testing.
- EN ISO 12947-4 – Procedures for assessing appearance changes after abrasion.
- ISO 105-A02:1993 – Grey scale for assessing color change in textiles.
- ISO 139:1973 – Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing textiles.
- ISO 2859-1 – Sampling procedures related to quality control, ensuring statistically valid specimen selection.
Keywords: EN ISO 12947-3, abrasion resistance, textile mass loss, Martindale method, fabric durability testing, textile quality standards, abrasion testing procedure, textile standardization, abrasion index, nonwoven fabric testing, conditioning atmosphere textiles, abrasion test report.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 12947-3:1999 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Textiles - Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method - Part 3: Determination of mass loss (ISO 12947-3:1998)". This standard covers: This part of ISO 12947 is applicable to the determination of the mass loss of specimens covering all textile fabrics including nonwovens apart from fabrics where the specifier indicates the end performance as having a low abrasion wear life. NOTE Further introductory comments are given in ISO 12947-1.
This part of ISO 12947 is applicable to the determination of the mass loss of specimens covering all textile fabrics including nonwovens apart from fabrics where the specifier indicates the end performance as having a low abrasion wear life. NOTE Further introductory comments are given in ISO 12947-1.
SIST EN ISO 12947-3:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.080.30 - Textile fabrics. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 12947-3:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 12947-3:1999/AC:2006; is excused to SIST EN ISO 12947-1:1999. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-1999
Tekstilije - Ugotavljanje odpornosti tekstilij proti drgnjenju po Martindalovi metodi
- 3.del: Ugotavljanje izgube mase (ISO 12947-3:1998)
Textiles - Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method -
Part 3: Determination of mass loss (ISO 12947-3:1998)
Textilien - Bestimmung der Scheuerbeständigkeit von textilien Flächengebilden -
Martindale-Verfahren - Teil 3: Bestimmung der Masseverlustes (ISO 12947-3:1998)
Textiles - Détermination de la résistance a l'abrasion des étoffes par la méthode
Martindale - Partie 3: Détermination de la perte de masse (ISO 12947-3:1998)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 12947-3:1998
ICS:
59.080.30 Tkanine Textile fabrics
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 12947-3
First edition
1998-12-15
Textiles — Determination of the abrasion
resistance of fabrics by the Martindale
method —
Part 3:
Determination of mass loss
Textiles — Détermination de la résistance à l’abrasion des étoffes par la
méthode Martindale —
Partie 3: Détermination de la perte de masse
A
Reference number
ISO 12947-3:1998(E)
ISO 12947-3:1998(E)
Contents Page
1 Scope .1
2 Normative references .1
3 Definitions .1
4 Principle.1
5 Apparatus and materials.2
6 Conditioning and testing atmosphere.2
7 Sampling and preparation of test specimens.2
8 Abrasion test procedure .4
9 Results.5
10 Test report .5
Annex A (normative) Specimen preparation for specific fabrics .6
Bibliography.8
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO
member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical
committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has
the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in
liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting.
Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
International Standard ISO 12947-3 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 38, Textiles.
ISO 12947 consists of the following parts under the general title Textiles — Determination of the abrasion resistance
of fabrics by the Martindale method:
Part 1: Martindale abrasion testing apparatus
Part 2: Determination of specimen breakdown
Part 3: Determination of mass loss
Part 4: Assessment of appearance change
Annex A forms an integral part of this part of ISO 12947.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD © ISO ISO 12947-3:1998(E)
Textiles — Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by
the Martindale method —
Part 3:
Determination of mass loss
1 Scope
This part of ISO 12947 is applicable to the determination of the mass loss of specimens covering all textile fabrics
including nonwovens apart from fabrics where the specifier indicates the end performance as having a low abrasion
wear life.
NOTE Further introductory comments are given in ISO 12947-1.
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this part of ISO 12947. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications
do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this part of ISO 12947 are encouraged to investigate the
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated
references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC maintain
registers of currently valid International Standards.
ISO 105-A02:1993, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part A02: Grey scale for assessing change in colour.
ISO 139:1973, Textiles — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing.
1)
ISO 2859-1:— , Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes — Part 1: Sampling plans indexed by acceptable
quality level (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection.
ISO 12947-1:1998, Textiles — Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method —
Part 1: Martindale abrasion testing apparatus.
ISO 12947-2:1998, Textiles — Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method —
Part 2: Determination of specimen breakdown.
3 Definitions
For the purposes of this part of ISO 12947 the definitions given in ISO 12947-1 and ISO 12947-2 apply.
4 Principle
A circular specimen is mounted in a specimen holder and, subjected to a defined load, is rubbed against an
abrasive medium (standard fabric) in a translational movement tracing a Lissajous figure, the specimen holder being
1) To be published. (Revision of ISO 2859:1989)
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additionally freely rotatable around its own axis perpendicular to the plane of the specimen. The evaluation of the
abrasion resistance of the textile fabric is determined from the mass loss of the test specimens.
The specimens are mounted in the specimen holders with foam backing. Specimens with a mass per unit area
greater than 500 g�m are mounted in the specimen holders without foam. Pile fabrics and cord fabrics which are
tested without foam backing are subjected to a specified preparatory treatment (see 7.5.2).
Two abrasion parameters are specified. The total effective mass of the abrasion load (i.e. the mass of the specimen
holder assembly and the appropriate loading piece) are:
a) (795 – 7) g for workwear, upholstery, bed linen and fabrics for technical use (nominal pressure of 12 kPa);
b) (595 – 7) g for apparel and household textiles, excluding upholstery and bed linen (nominal pressure of 9 kPa).
The mass loss of the test specimen is determined for each of the established numbers of rubs according to the
number of rubs at which specimen breakdown occurs (see table 1).
Table 1 — Test intervals for mass loss testing
Number of rubs at
Test Determination of mass loss at following
which specimen
series numbers of rubs
breakdown occurs
a < 1 000 100, 250, 500, 750, 1 000, (1 250)
b . 1 000 < 5 000 500, 750, 1 000, 2 500, 5 000, (7 500)
c . 5 000 < 10 000 1 000, 2 500, 5 000, 7 500, 10 000, (15 000)
d . 10 000 < 25 000 5 000, 7 500, 10 000, 15 000, 25 000, (40 000)
e . 25 000 < 50 000 10 000, 15 000, 25 000, 40 000, 50 000, (75 000)
f . 50 000 < 100 000 10 000, 25 000, 50 000, 75 000, 100 000, (125 000)
g . 100 000 25 000, 50 000, 75 000, 100 000, (125 000)
NOTE Values in brackets should be agreed upon between the interested parties.
5 Apparatus and materials
In addition to the test apparatus and auxiliary materials specified in ISO 12947-1, a balance, having an accuracy of
1 mg, is required.
6 Conditioning and testing atmosphere
The standard temperate atmosphere for conditioning and testing textiles as defined in ISO 139 shall be used, i.e. a
temperature of (20 – 2) °C and a relative humidity of (65 – 5) %.
7 Sampling and preparation of test specimens
7.1 General
Perform sampling in accordance with statistical rules (see ISO 2859-1).
Ensure throughout sampling and specimen preparation that handling imposes the minimum possible tensile stress
so as to prevent incorrect extension of the textile fabric.
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7.2 Selection of the laboratory sample
Select the laboratory sample from a test lot to be representative of properties of the textile fabric. Check the
representative nature of sampling from the start or end of a textile fabric.
Take the laboratory sample from across the full fabric width.
7.3 Sampling of the test specimens from the laboratory sample
Before sampling the test specimens from the laboratory samples, condition the laboratory samples, free from
tension, for at least 18 h on a smooth horizontal surface with free access of air exposed to the standard atmosphere
specified in clause 6.
Take the test specimens at least 100 mm from the edge distributed across the entire laboratory sample. Take a
sufficient number of test specimens to be in accordance with statistical rules (see 7.1).
For woven fabrics, take the specimens so that they each contain different warp and weft threads.
For patterned fabrics or fabrics with textured surface, take care to ensu
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