An Assessment of the Effects of Treatment, Time, and Heat on the Removal of Erasable Pen Marks from Cotton and Cotton/Polyester Blend Fabrics

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An Assessment of the Effects of Treatment, Time, and Heat on the Removal of Erasable Pen Marks from Cotton and Cotton/Polyester Blend Fabrics
Moore, MA
Coordinator of Graduate Studies, Textiles and Merchandising, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, FL

Eddleman, VL
Laboratory Manager, American Colors Inc., FL

Abstract

This study investigated the removal of marks made by “erasable” marking pens on cotton and cotton/polyester fabrics. Data obtained from color difference measurements were analyzed using analysis-of-variance (ANOVA) procedures. Results indicated that removal of pen marks was easier from the cotton/polyester fabrics than from the 100% cotton fabrics. The most effective treatment for removal of marks for all fabric types was laundering, instead of following pen manufacturers' instructions. Best results were achieved by removing the marks 48 h after application as compared to 24 h or six weeks.

Keywords:
“erasable” marking pens, cotton, cotton/polyester, laundering, erasable pen marks, marking pens

Paper ID: JTE12592J
DOI: 10.1520/JTE12592J
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Author Title An Assessment of the Effects of Treatment, Time, and Heat on the Removal of Erasable Pen Marks from Cotton and Cotton/Polyester Blend Fabrics Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee D20

		Home Journals STPs Manuals Topics Subscriptions/Pricing Digital Library / Journals / Journal of Testing and Evaluation (JTE) / Citation Page Volume 19, Issue 5 (September 1991) Click here to download this paper now for $25 PDF (96K) View License Agreement ISSN: 0090-3973 Page Count: 4 An Assessment of the Effects of Treatment, Time, and Heat on the Removal of Erasable Pen Marks from Cotton and Cotton/Polyester Blend Fabrics Moore, MA Coordinator of Graduate Studies, Textiles and Merchandising, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, FL Eddleman, VL Laboratory Manager, American Colors Inc., FL Abstract This study investigated the removal of marks made by “erasable” marking pens on cotton and cotton/polyester fabrics. Data obtained from color difference measurements were analyzed using analysis-of-variance (ANOVA) procedures. Results indicated that removal of pen marks was easier from the cotton/polyester fabrics than from the 100% cotton fabrics. The most effective treatment for removal of marks for all fabric types was laundering, instead of following pen manufacturers' instructions. Best results were achieved by removing the marks 48 h after application as compared to 24 h or six weeks. Keywords: “erasable” marking pens, cotton, cotton/polyester, laundering, erasable pen marks, marking pens Paper ID: JTE12592J DOI: 10.1520/JTE12592J ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. Author Title An Assessment of the Effects of Treatment, Time, and Heat on the Removal of Erasable Pen Marks from Cotton and Cotton/Polyester Blend Fabrics Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee D20