AATCC 144 Test Method for Total Alkaline Content of Wet Treated Textiles

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, offers precise and rapid testing services within the scope of the AATCC 144 test. This test method is used to determine the total alkali content of wet-treated textiles. Total alkalinity can be used to determine the washing or neutralization efficiency after certain wet processing steps (especially bleaching) and can be used to measure the suitability of prepared fabrics for subsequent dyeing and finishing processes.

AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists) Test Method 144 is used to determine the total alkali content of wet processed textiles.

This test is particularly important in the textile industry because the presence of excessive alkali in textiles can affect the quality, durability and comfort of finished products. Alkaline in this context refers to compounds such as sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) that are used in various wet processing steps, including cleaning and bleaching, to prepare textiles for dyeing or printing.

The sample is treated with a certain volume of distilled water to extract the alkali present in the textile. This step may involve mixing and shaking of the sample to ensure complete extraction.

AATCC Test Method 144 is important for evaluating the quality and safety of wet processed textiles and preventing problems with excess alkali, which can lead to fabric degradation or skin irritation.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with AATCC 144 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.