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Breaking load (%) 60
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Figure 3.27 The effect of time and temperature (B,45 C; C,75 C) of exposure for wool fabric
exposed to simulated sunlight. Breaking load expressed as a percentage of initial load.
Adapted from Holt LA, Milligan B: Evaluation of the effects of temperature and UV-absorber
treatments on the photodegradation of wool, Text Res J 54:521e526, 1984, https://doi.org/10.
1177/004051758405400804.
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Figure 3.28 The effect of time and temperature (B,35 C; C,45 C; D,55 C; :,75 C) of
exposure for wool fabric exposed to simulated sunlight. Tear strength expressed as a
percentage of initial strength.
Adapted from Holt LA, Milligan B: Evaluation of the effects of temperature and UV-absorber
treatments on the photodegradation of wool, Text Res J 54:521e526, 1984, https://doi.org/10.
1177/004051758405400804.
