ASTM D4153

1.1 This performance specification covers woven fabrics to be used in the manufacture of men's, women's, and children's handkerchiefs, both utilitarian and decorative.

1.2 This performance specification is not applicable to open-work fabrics such as lace which is used primarily to decorate handkerchiefs, or woven fabrics used for the manufacture of scarves.

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

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
16CFR–Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter II-Consumer Product Safety Commission, Subchapter D-Flammable Fabrics Act Regulations
AATCC Test Methods
188 Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach in Home Laundering
ASTM Standards
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus
D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (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)
D2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for Textiles
D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
Military Standard
MIL-STD—105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

Index Terms

fabric; handkerchief; performance; specification; woven fabric; ICS Number Code 61.040 (Headgear. Clothing accessories. Fastening of clothing)

Citing ASTM Standards

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