Tropical Test
Laboratory > Ageing
Jungle Test | |
Method C "Tropical test" | |
This is the best known test in the upholstery market and, although its real name is "Tropical Test", it is often called "Jungle Test". In this test, the material is placed in a predetermined period of time. Film layer of the support substrate, or extreme changes in color and brightness level. 4 weeks in the test room at 70 ° C. (ISO 1419: 1995 (E)) | |
ASTM D 3690 - 02 | |
This test is not as well known as the Jungle Test, and incorporates physical evidence after a set of 15 days in the test chamber. The results of the test are strictly approved / not approved and are not related to any period of time in the field. Before placing the material in the test chamber, it is tested for adhesion in the warp and fill directions, and the results are documented. After 15 days the material is removed from the test chamber temperatures for 24 hours, then the adhesion, abrasion and resistance to bending is tested. The results must maintain at least 75% of the documented values of the material before being placed on the camera test. It should not show signs of cracking or delamination after 25,000 cycles, with 4 pounds of tension and 3 pounds of compression. |