products collections resources about contact search cart ACT Performance Guidelines home|act performance guidelines Resources ACT Performance Guidelines Architex is a member of the Association of Contract Textiles (ACT) and tests and certifies our fabrics according to the ACT Voluntary Performance Guidelines. Each performance guideline has an associated icon representing the relevant test data to make fabric specification easier. These icons may be seen on all Architex sampling and represent meeting or exceeding ACT’s criteria for Flammability and four aspects of fabric durability: Wet & Dry Crocking, Colorfastness to Light, Physical Properties and Abrasion. ACT Guide to Textile Specification Abrasion Disclaimer Abrasion test results exceeding ACT Performance Guidelines are not an indicator of product lifespan. Multiple factors affect fabric durability and appearance retention; including end-user application and proper maintenance. Current ACT abrasion minimums: Woven + Knit Fabrics (low traffic) | 15,000 Wyzenbeek double rubs / 20,000 Martindale cycles Woven + Knit Fabrics (high traffic) | 30,000 Wyzenbeek double rubs / 40,000 Martindale cycles Non-Woven Fabrics | 50,000 Wyzenbeek double rubs See here for more information Click below to learn more about the performance guidelines for woven, non-woven and knit fabrics and the testing methods along with access to printable pdfs and testing videos. Flammability Wet + Dry Crocking Colorfastness to Light Physical Properties Abrasion (Low Traffic) Abrasion (High Traffic) 3333 Commercial Avenue Northbrook, IL 60062 Customer Service Support E architex@architex-ljh.com T 800.621.0827 F 847.205.1510 New New Introductions Products Upholstery Drapery Privacy Curtains Panel Resources Design Concierge Graded-in Partners FAQs Payment Portal Place An Order Quote Request Sample Returns About Us Sustainability Find Your Representative Contact Careers Connect Socially Sign up for product updates Top | Terms | Privacy Policy | Site Map Copyright © 2021 Architex®