Lab Test- Crocking

Lab Evaluation - Crocking

Color transfer from bluejeans to carpeting during carpet cleaning

Color transfer from three different pairs of old blue jeans

Color Crocking

Color Crocking

Color Crocking

Color comes off carpet onto socks

Lab Test - Crocking

Color transfer from old blue jeans using plain water

Color transfer from a bluejeans

Color transfer from bluejeans to carpeting during carpet cleaning

Color transfer from bluejeans to carpeting during carpet cleaning

AATCC 165 Crocking Test (Carpet Color Transfer Resistance)

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Summary

AATCC 165 Crocking Testing evaluates the tendency of carpet color to transfer from the carpet surface to a standardized white test cloth through controlled rubbing. The procedure is commonly used within the carpet industry to evaluate colorfastness to crocking under dry and wet conditions. AATCC TM8 is a related textile crocking method, but AATCC 165 is more directly associated with carpet testing because of the rubbing-head configuration used for textile floorcoverings. Results are reported using a 1 to 5 rating scale, with higher ratings indicating less color transfer. The test evaluates color-transfer resistance only and does not independently determine manufacturing defect, warranty responsibility, wear performance, cleaning performance, or field service life. See also Carpet Dye Bleeding, Carpet Problems, and Flooring Laboratory Testing and Analysis.

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