ASTM D4111

1.1 This performance specification covers woven fabrics comprised of any textile fiber or mixture of fibers to be used in napery and tablecloths (household and institutional).

1.2 These requirements apply to both the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.

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

Federal Standard
16 CFR, Chapter II-Consumer Product Safety Commission Subchapter D-Flammable Fabrics Act Regulations
ASTM Standards
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1336 Test Method for Distortion of Yarn in Woven Fabrics
D1424 Test Method for Tear Resistance of Woven Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf) Apparatus
D1682 Test Methods for Breaking Load and Elongation of Textile Fabrics
D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
D2262 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-of-Traverse Tensile Testing Machine)
D2724 Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
D2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for Textiles
Military Standard
MIL-STD-105D Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
AATCC Methods
EvaluationProcedureNo.3 AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale

Index Terms

chlorine retention; soil release; tablecloth; Number Code 97.160 (Home textiles. Linen)

Citing ASTM Standards

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