Test Method for Weather Resistance: UV Light and Moisture Exposure

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

14-09-2023

Publisher

American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists

1.1 This test method provides a procedure for the exposure of textile materials of all kinds, including coated fabrics and products made thereof, in a laboratory artificial weathering exposure apparatus employing fluorescent UV lamps as a light source and using condensing humidity and/or water spray for wetting.

DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	5
ProductNote	This standard also refers to AATCC TM3.3, ASTM D123
PublisherName	American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists
Status	Current
Supersedes	AATCC TM186:2022

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