Color Crocking

Lab Evaluation - Crocking

Color Crocking

Lab Test- Crocking

Color comes off carpet onto socks

Lab Test - Crocking

Color Crocking

Lab test

AATCC TM8 Colorfastness to Crocking (Textiles & Carpet)

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Summary

AATCC TM8 Colorfastness to Crocking is a laboratory test used to evaluate the tendency of color to transfer from a textile surface to another material through rubbing or abrasion. The procedure measures the amount of dye or pigment transferred from a colored specimen to a standardized white test cloth under controlled dry or wet rubbing conditions. Crocking is commonly associated with deeply dyed textiles, printed products, certain carpet constructions, and products exhibiting incomplete dye fixation. Results are reported using a numerical rating scale that reflects the degree of color transfer observed following testing. The test evaluates color-transfer resistance only and does not independently determine manufacturing defect, warranty responsibility, color durability, wear performance, or field service life. See also Carpet Dye Bleeding, Carpet Problems, and Flooring Laboratory Testing and Analysis for broader context.

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