This test method determines change in skewness in woven and knitted fabrics or twist in garments when subjected to repeated automatic laundering procedures commonly used in the home. Washing and drying procedures used for shrinkage tests and other home laundering tests are specified for this method.For some fabrics the degree of twist of fabric in garments is not solely dependent on its behavior in the unsewn state; it also may be dependent on the manner of garment assembly.
AATCC 179-2019 history
1970AATCC 179-2019 Skewness Change in Fabric and Garment Twist Resulting from Automatic Home Laundering
2024AATCC 179-2017 Skewness Change in Fabric and Garment Twist Resulting from Automatic Home Laundering
2004AATCC 179-2004 Skewness Change in Fabric and Garment Twist Resulting from Automatic Home Laundering