What Does “200 Rub Cycles Without Flaking” Actually Mean?
## Define the test objective first break down the test condition, observation criteria and limitations behind the phrase “200 rub cycles without flaking”. Abrasion testing is not a standalone number separated from the material and process. The same foil can produce different transfer and rub results on coated paper, soft-touch paper, soft-touch film and textured specialty paper. Before testing, define whether the objective is supplier comparison, substrate approval, troubleshooting or production validation. ## What should be recorded for 4 lb and approximately 200 cycles? PINTE product i…