ASTM D3597

This performance specification covers the performance requirements for plain, tufted, or flocked woven upholstery fabrics as used in the manufacture of new indoor furniture. These requirements apply to both the warp and filling directions for those factors where each fabric direction is pertinent. Tests shall be made to determine the properties of the material in accordance with the following test methods: breaking strength; tear strength; resistance to yarn slippage; surface abrasion; dimensional change; colorfastness to water; colorfastness to solvent; colorfastness to burnt gas fumes; colorfastness to crocking; colorfastness to light; colorfastness to ozone; durability of back coating; flammability; and FTC requirements.

This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the performance requirements for plain, tufted, or flocked woven upholstery fabrics as used in the manufacture of new indoor furniture. These requirements apply to both the warp and filling directions for those factors where each fabric direction is pertinent.

1.2 This specification is not applicable to fabrics used in porch, deck, or lawn furniture; nor for knitted fabrics, bonded or laminated fabrics, or surface-coated fabrics (such as vinyls and urethanes).

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

D1175 Method of Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Oscillatory Cylinder and Uniform Abrasion)
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum Type (Elmendorf) Apparatus
D2262 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant -Rate- of -Traverse Tensile Testing Machine)
D2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for Textiles
D4157 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Oscillatory Cylinder Method)
D434 Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarns in Woven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam
D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
ASQ/ANSI Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
107 Colorfastness to Water
116 Colorfastness to Crocking:Rotary Vertical Crockmeter Method
129 Colorfastness to Ozone in the Atmosphere Under High Humidities
16 Colorfastness to Light
16CFR, Chapter II-Consumer Product Safety Commission, Subchapter D-Flammable Fabrics Act Regulation
23 Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes
8 AATCC Colorfastness to Crocking:Crockmeter Method
Chromatic Transference Scale, AATCC Evaluation Procedure 8 AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale
Gray Scale for Color Change, Evaluation Procedure 1
Guides for the Household Furniture Industry
Specifications Standards Test Procedures for Upholstered Furniture Fabrics

Index Terms

abrasion resistance; durability; fabric; flock; performance; specification; upholstery; ICS Number Code 59.080.30; 97.140

Citing ASTM Standards

[Back to Top]