AATCC TM20 – Fiber Identification Test (Carpet & Textiles)
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Summary
AATCC TM20 Fiber Identification Test is a laboratory procedure used to identify and classify textile fibers through microscopic examination, chemical solubility testing, and other recognized analytical techniques. The evaluation determines the fiber composition of carpet and textile products and is commonly used for manufacturing verification, quality-control evaluations, specification compliance, and claims investigations involving wear, staining, degradation, or chemical exposure. Laboratory findings provide comparative information regarding fiber composition and should be interpreted together with product specifications, construction, field observations, and other laboratory test results. See also pH Determination (Textile Fibers / Carpet), Fiber Degradation Test, and Flooring Laboratory Testing and Analysis.
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