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Re: term definition (foxing & crocking)
Thanx Mary for website. Is there a another textile society or organization which gives credibility to our foxy terms or do we just use the one we
prefer?
"Mary W. Ballard" wrote:
> Another source for terms is the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) D 3990-93 (reapproved 1998) Standard Terminology Relating to Fabric Defects.
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> Crocking is defined as a color transfer from one fabric surface to another by rubbing. Foxing and foxy are not mentioned.
> More information on ASTM and standards can be found at http://www.astm.org