Test Method: SATRA TM239

Loop wick test

September 2000

SCOPE

This method is intended to determine the rate at which water is absorbed by a material by wicking, other than through a cut end. The method is applicable to threads, laces and similar materials in filament form.

PRINCIPLE

A test specimen is folded into a loop and suspended vertically with the loop immersed in a small quantity of water. At regular intervals, the extent to which the water has wicked up the test specimen is determined.

REFERENCES

Test method SATRA TM305 - Wick test.

HISTORY

First issued September 2000.

AVAILABILITY

This test method is available to members and non-members.

PRICE (ex. VAT)

This price is for a printed copy of the Test Method.

• Members: £75
• Non-members: £215

TYPE

• Water transmission

USAGES

• Laces and eyelets
• Threads and elastics