Common Testing Tests of Textiles

Control Sample & Appearance Test: 1、Follow Project 1 worksheet provided in kit to record results. 2、Materials needed: fabric swatches provided in kit, scissors, ruler,stapler, at least 27 sewing pins, and pen or pencil. 3、Discussion questions . 4、For organization and better student understanding, discussion questions may be printed, attached, and answered on the back of each testing sheet. Strength Test: 1、Follow Projects 2, 3, and 4 worksheets provided in kit to record results. 2、Materials needed: ink pen, scissors, container of water, paper towels, and ruler. 3、Discussion questions. 4、For organization and better student understanding, discussion questions may be printed, attached, and answered on the back of each testing sheet. Absorption Test: 1、Follow Projects 2, 3, and 4 worksheets provided in kit to record results. 2、Materials needed: aluminum foil, clock with a second hand, container of water, eyedropper, and paper towels. 3、Discussion questions . 4、For organization and better student understanding, discussion questions may be printed, attached, and answered on the back of each testing sheet. Stain Resistance Test: 1、Follow Projects 2, 3, and 4 worksheets provided in kit to record results. 2、Materials needed: aluminum foil, container of water, olive or vegetable oil, eyedropper, iron, plastic wrap, paper towels, red food coloring,caramel-colored soda (not diet), styrofoam cup, vinegar, orange juice,lipstick, chocolate (rubbed in), suntan lotion, and grass stains. 3、Discussion questions (see Appendix page 7 — two charts available; go to eNasco.com/page/lesson34 to download and print). 4、For organization and better student understanding, discussion questions may be printed, attached, and answered on the back of each testing sheet. Heat Resistance Test： 1、Follow Projects 5 & 6 worksheet provided in kit to record results. 2、Materials needed: iron, aluminum foil, clock or timer, and safe ironing surface. 3、Discussion questions. 4、For organization and better student understanding, discussion questions may be printed, attached, and answered on the back of each testing sheet. Thermoplasticity Test： 1、Follow Projects 5 & 6 worksheet provided in kit to record results. 2、Materials needed: iron, container of water, clock or timer, and paper towels. 3、Discussion questions. 4、For organization and better student understanding, discussion questions may be printed, attached, and answered on the back of each testing sheet. Solubility Test： 1、Follow Project 7 worksheet provided in kit to record results. 2、Materials needed: two glass containers, paper towels, rubber gloves,100% acetone nail polish remover, masking tape, clock or timer,safety goggles, and bleach with at least 5.5% sodium hypochlorite(general brands have this). 3、Discussion questions. 4、For organization and better student understanding, discussion questions may be printed, attached, and answered on the back of each testing sheet. Burn Test: 1、Follow Project 8 worksheet provided in kit to record results. 2、Materials needed: unscented tea candles, container of water, glass dish, disposable aluminum pan or aluminum foil, lighter or matches,and sewing pin. 3、Discussion questions . 4、For organization and better student understanding, discussion questions may be printed, attached, and answered on the back of each testing sheet.