Durham, N.C.-based American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists announced advancements to the AATCC Stain Release Replica, the tool used to evaluate a fabric’s ability to release stains from corn oil (AATCC TM130) and household soils (AATCC TM215).
The AATCC Stain Release Replica evaluates a fabric’s ability to release oily stains after home laundering or household soils during home laundering. In AATCC Test Method 130, an oil stain is applied to fabric, weight is applied, and the fabric is washed using standardized home laundering conditions. In AATCC TM215, household stains including red wine, ketchup, mustard, coffee, and grape juice are applied to fabric, weight is applied, and standard laundering is conducted.
Recent advancements have allowed AATCC to reduce adhesives and paper used in manufacture. The replica is now produced using a direct printing method, reducing paper and adhesive materials while maintaining the same consistent five-point rating scale.
2026 Quarterly Issue II
