Martindale Abrasion Test | GORE-TEX

The standard way to test a fabric’s resistance to abrasion is to use a specially designed machine that rubs the fabric with either wool or sandpaper, with considerable pressure. Our fabric is unique in its ability to endure this abuse. Depending on the fabric’s durability requirements, the vigorous rubbing continues non-stop for several hours…or even several days.
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[@missmuffet3874]

I used to work in a textile lab many years ago and this was one of my daily duties. Thank you for the memories.

[@chiuventioninstrumentltd51]

Dear, we also provide the Quality Martindale Tester

[@333anupam]

As per ur given info. If we consider goretex to be tested @ 15,000 cycles how does it compare to majority riding pants of 600D polyester?

[@GORETEXBrand]

Most GORE-TEX products are designed with face fabrics of 20 to 200 denier. GORE-TEX Active products are designed with a face fabric of 40 denier. For details on our different product classes, click here: bit.ly/3NnDQUA

[@jarvo7723]

What is the output of the test?

[@GORETEXBrand]

The Martindale Test shows how abrasion-resistant a face textile is. The longer it takes for a face textile to fail, the more resistant it is, as it simulates wear and tear. The output is the number of cycles which is then compared.

[@BagenB00]

@@GORETEXBrand How much is considered a good strong amount for garments?

[@GORETEXBrand]

@@BagenB00 We test our materials to their limits in order to make sure that they deliver the usual high-quality performance of GORE-TEX products even under the toughest conditions. There is no general answer to your question as the tests differ depending on the material and its end-use. However, we test our materials with up to 15,000 abrasion cycles.

[@jboww2121]

@@BagenB00there are different loads as well. I believe 9 and 13kPa are common for martindale, and different abrading fabrics. In automotive industries we typically test to either 1,000 or 5,000 cycles and check the sample visually after the cycles are done, we can also measure quantitatively using a spectrophotometer to determine color change.

[@yormomstits]

What's the point of bragging about using the Martindale test if you don't even tell is the results? For all we know you are getting horrible results. What kind of test scores does goretex get?

[@GORETEXBrand]

We test our materials to their limits in order to make sure that they deliver the usual high-quality performance of GORE-TEX products even under the toughest conditions. The Martindale Test shows how abrasion-resistant a face textile is. The longer it takes for a face textile to fail, the more resistant it is, as it simulates wear and tear. To score, we compare the output, i.e. the number of cycles.
Tests scores differ depending on the material and its end use. However, we test our materials with up to 15,000 abrasion cycles.

[@jozsaedmond4986]

100.000 Cycles for GTX Sienna. Bending is more important -- at most 100 000 flex. One step length is 0.6 metre so you can calculate for shoe= 60 km and membrane is done for.

[@jboww2121]

They are not getting horrible results, also you would need a ton of knowledge and context to understand performance based on the results, there would be no point providing that to people when they simply want to demonstrate one of their testing standards. Calm down. No one is bragging either