A large abrasion-cycle number can look impressive without explaining how it was obtained. Different methods and endpoints should not be merged into one universal durability scale.
ASTM lists multiple textile-abrasion methods using different apparatus and procedures. ASTM — Textile standards catalogue.
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For a fabric comparison, retain the method, specimen and relevant endpoint with the reported result. Avoid ranking materials from isolated numbers copied out of different reports.
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Ask whether the selected method addresses the intended performance question. A laboratory cycle count is not automatically a service-life prediction for a finished character. Keep any product claim proportionate to the actual evidence and the conditions it covers.
Source reviewed 25 October 2026. Interpretation and original diagrams: PLUSHIP / Qunhe. Examples are illustrative.
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