The measurement of a fabric's performance when it is exposed to specific sources of ignition.
Note: ACT guidelines specify different flammability tests dictated by the intended end use for the fabric.

Upholstery
California Technical Bulletin 117-2013 Section 1 – Pass

Wrapped Wall Panels and Upholstered Walls
ASTM E84 (Unadhered Mounting Method) – Class A or Class 1

Transfer of dye from the surface of a dyed or printed fabric onto another surface by rubbing.

Upholstery – Woven Fabrics
AATCC 8
Dry Crocking, Grade 4 minimum
Wet Crocking, Grade 3 minimum

Upholstery – Coated Fabrics
AATCC 8
Dry Crocking, Grade 4 minimum
Wet Crocking, Grade 4 minimum

A material’s degree of resistance to the fading effect of light.

Upholstery – Woven Fabrics
AATCC 16 Option 1 or 3
Grade 4 minimum at 40 hours*

Upholstery – Coated Fabrics
AATCC 16 Option 1 or 3
Grade 4 minimum at 200 hours*
Or
ASTM D4329
No appreciable color change at 150 hours*

Key factors in assessing overall durability of a fabric vary depending on the fabric construction.

Upholstery – Woven Fabrics 
Pilling
ASTM D3511 (Brush Pill), Class 3 minimum Or ASTM D4970, (Martindale Tester), Class 3 minimum 

Breaking Strength
ASTM D5034 (Grab Test), 50 lbs. minimum in warp and weft

Seam Slippage
ASTM D4034, 25 lbs. minimum in warp and weft

The surface wear of a fabric caused by rubbing and contact with another fabric.

High Traffic /  Public Spaces – Woven Upholstery Fabrics
ASTM D4157 (ACT approved #10 Cotton Duck)
30,000 double rubs Wyzenbeek method
ASTM D4966 (12 KPa pressure)
40,000 cycles Martindale method

High Traffic /  Public Spaces – Coated Upholstery Fabrics
ASTM D4157 (ACT approved #10 Cotton Duck or Wire Screen)
50,000 double rubs Wyzenbeek method