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Crocking refers to the rubbing off of color from a fabric when subjected to abrasion. One test is the AATCC 8-2001. This is a test method of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC). This method uses a standard white cotton fabric that is rubbed against the surface of the test fabric.
1 Construction stitching-Stitching, such as seams and darts, that shapes and holds a garment together (as distinct from stay-stitching, finishing, etc.). 2  Crocking-Color rubbing off. 3  Directional stitching-Stitching with the grain in woven fabrics. 4  In knits, stitching all seams in the same direction.