The Association for Contract Textiles (ACT) is a non-profit trade association that sets up industrial standards related to contract fabrics. Their guidelines specify the tests that are necessary for a textile to be certified depending on its construction and intended use. The abrasion test examines the number of rubs/cycles required for the fabric to break when rubbing cotton duck or wire screen against the textile surface. Low traffic is a class rating that indicates the textiles are suitable for an environment with a low volume of wear and tear. The ACT icon for abrasion in low-traffic environments is given to woven, coated, and knit products. The detailed testing standards are found below.
| Construction | Application | Physical Properties | Test Method and Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woven Fabrics | Low Traffic/ Private Spaces Upholstery | Abrasion | ASTM D4157 15,000 Double Rubs Wyzenbeek #10 Cotton Duck ASTM D4966 20,000 Cycles Martindale with 12 KPa pressure |
| Knit Fabrics | Low Traffic/ Private Spaces Upholstery | Abrasion | ASTM D4157 15,000 Double Rubs Wyzenbeek #10 Cotton Duck ASTM D4966 20,000 Cycles Martindale with 12 KPa pressure |