Assessing the impact of wash water temperature, detergent type and laundering platform on basic clothing attributes

Elizabeth P. Easter, Meredith Cinnamon, Erin Baker

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Abstract

The objective of the consumer laundry research study was to determine the impact of wash water temperature, detergent type and laundering platform on basic clothing attributes. To determine the effects of top and front loading washing machines, cold and warm water wash temperatures and detergent types on home laundered garments by assessing color change, dimensional stability, pilling, moisture content and residual moisture content and stain removal. Testing was conducted on consumer loads of denim, towels, khakis, polos, and mixed consumer loads. Each load type was subjected to thirty wash and dry cycles. Evaluations of the loads were conducted prior to testing (when applicable to test method), as well as after one, five, ten, fifteen, and thirty wash and dry cycles.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAmerican Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference, AATCC 2013
Pages205-214
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 2013
EventAmerican Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference, AATCC 2013 - Greenville, SC, United States
Duration: Apr 9 2013Apr 11 2013

Publication series

NameAmerican Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference, AATCC 2013

Conference

ConferenceAmerican Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference, AATCC 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityGreenville, SC
Period4/9/134/11/13

Keywords

  • Clothing attributes
  • Detergent
  • Laundry platform
  • Wash temperature

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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