ASTM D4721-89(2000)

Withdrawn Rationale:

This practice may be used to evaluate specific characteristics of importance in the performance of bedcoverings and accessories (machine washable or drycleanable, woven and knit) including bedspreads, comforters, quilts, pillowshams, dust ruffles, and blankets, hereinafter referred to collectively as bedcoverings.

Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D13 on Tesxtiles, this practicew was withdrawn in October 2009 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

1.1 This practice may be used to evaluate specific characteristics of importance in the performance of bedcoverings and accessories (machine washable or drycleanable, woven and knit) including bedspreads, comforters, quilts, pillow-shams, dust ruffles, and blankets, hereinafter referred to collectively as bed-coverings.

1.2 This practice is not to be used to evaluate bedcoverings that are refurbished by handwashing.

1.3 This practice shall not be construed to be a standard of performance for bedcoverings.

1.4 This practice shall not be used to evaluate sheets.

1.5 This practice may be used by mutual agreement between purchaser and supplier to set purchasing specifications.

1.6 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.

Index Terms

Appearance of materials-textile fabr/fibers; Bedding materials; Blankets; Bleaches; Comforters; Dimensional change; Drycleaning materials/tests; Dust ruffles; Fabric performance; Flounce; Inner edge; Knitted textile fabr; Laundering; Length; Performance-textiles; Refurbishing; Shade difference; Stitch-quilted products; Visual examination-textiles; Width; Woven textile fabr; bedcoverings/accessories-evaluating performance, practice;

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