The Association of Textile, Apparel, and Materials Professionals has standards that are required for different test methods. There are several test methods that require the use of a microscope for examining textiles.
- Test Method AATCC 20 is a qualitative fiber analysis test.
- Test Method AATCC 20A is a quantitative fiber analysis test.
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| Textile Exam Microscope |
The AATCC 20 and AATCC 20A textile examination microscope includes the following:
- Polarizer and Analyzer
- Gypsum Full λ Wave Plate
- Mica 1/4 λ Wave Plate
- Infinity Corrected Optics
- Stress Free Plan Achromat 4x, 10x, 40x, 60x Objective Lenses
- High Definition Camera with Image Capture to SD Card
- 12" HD Monitor that Connects to Camera
- Mechanical Stage