Astm D 3514 – 02 pdf free download

Standard Test Method for
Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of
Textile Fabrics: Elastomeric Pad1

This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3514; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of the last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the resistance to the formation of pills and other surface distortions
such as the fuzzing of textile fabrics. The method utilizes the Stoll
Quartermaster Universal Wear Tester with the frosting attachment. The procedure is generally applicable to all types of
woven and knitted fabrics.
NOTE 1—For other current test methods of testing the pilling resistance
of textiles, refer to Test Methods D 3511, D 3512, and D 4970.

1.2 The fabric may be laundered or dry cleaned before
testing.

1.3 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles2
D 1776 Practice for Conditioning Textiles for Testing2
D 3511 Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Brush Pilling
Tester3
D 3512 Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Random Tumble
Pilling Tester3
D 4970 Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics (Martindale
Pressure Tester Method)3

2.2 ASTM Adjuncts: