__________________ Quickwash Plus
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Customers tend to expect their apparel purchases to retain the same fit and appearance
throughout their lifecycle as they are subjected to typical wear and laundering. If a
garment shrinks too much, customers may perceive that the item is of poor quality,
resulting in expensive product returns and lost future sales.
By testing for dimensional stability (also known as shrinkage), manufacturers can
determine how their fabrics will respond when exposed to home laundering and can
apply this information to the production process quickly, assuring shrinkage conformity
while simultaneously maximizing fabric yield. Traditionally, dimensional stability has
taken approximately 4 hours using standard washers and dryers for testing. However,
by using the SDL Atlas QuickWash, users can reproduce the results in 12 to 15
minutes.
The QuickWash system is a compact, robust table top device that resembles a
miniature top loading washing machine. The chambered basket is driven by a shaft that
provides high speed agitation during the wash, rinse and extraction sequences.
Following the extraction sequence, the samples are subjected to a controlled flow of
heated air which induces a tumbling action. An infrared sensor measures the sample’s
surface temperature, and the reading is displayed on the digital controller.
The Quickwash Plus meets AATCC 187 and ISO 23231 standards for dimensional
stability. Traditional home laundry tests take hours before the results are ready. Many
labs must operate around the clock in order to complete these tests. QuickWash
significantly reduces labor in the lab by minimizing the number of home laundry tests
required. Additionally, fabrics aren’t released for shipment until they have passed all of
the physical tests. QuickWash in the lab helps expedite this process.
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