AATCC 192

Abstract

<strong>Purpose and Scope&#160;</strong> <br>This test method provides a means for determining the weather resistance of textile materials.&#160; <br>The test options described below are applicable to fibers, yarns and fabrics and products made therefrom, including coated fabrics, whether natural, colored, finished or unfinished. Test options included are: <br>A&#8212;Sunshine-Arc Lamp Exposure with Wetting <br>B&#8212;Sunshine-Arc Lamp Exposure without Wetting&#160; <br>The use of these options does not imply, expressly or otherwise, an accelerated test for a specific application. The degree of correlation between any weather resistance test and the actual exposure in use must be determined mathematically and agreed upon by the contractual parties. <br>Test duration and performance evaluation procedures are covered in material specifications agreed upon by the contractual parties.