This report is an attempt to find an absorption method that is more suitable for IKEA. Several different methods and standards from around the world are compared to see their pros and cons. The methods are compared both theoretically and practically. The practically comparison is made in a round robin were 14 different fabric is tested in three different methods. Two of the methods in the round robin are compared against each other and the result from a home test to see if the methods can show what the customer experience. The results from the round robin is used to recommend a proper method and requirement level that suit IKEA the best, based on their demands and requirements. / Program: Magister i textilteknologi