Test Method: SATRA TM305

Wick test

March 1998

SCOPE

This method is intended to determine the change in appearance of a material when wetted, and the rate at which water is absorbed by the material by wicking. The method is applicable to all water absorbent materials.

PRINCIPLE

A strip of material is suspended vertically, with the lower end immersed in a small quantity of water. At regular intervals, the material is removed from the water and the extent to which the appearance of the test specimen has changed is assessed qualitatively. The rate at which the water has wicked up the test specimen is also determined.

REFERENCES

This Test Method does not reference any additional Standards or Test Methods.

HISTORY

First issued January 1968. Revised September 1980, November 1983, March 1998 (incorporating PM109 (Draft).

AVAILABILITY

This test method is available to members and non-members.

PRICE (ex. VAT)

This price is for a printed copy of the Test Method.

• Members: £75
• Non-members: £215

TYPE

• Discolouration
• Water transmission

USAGES

• Insoles
• Leather - uppers and linings
• Tests applicable to several material types