Withdrawn Rationale: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Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D13 on Tesxtiles, this practicew was withdrawn in October 2009 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by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. Scope
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.
2. Referenced Documents
AATCC Methods
AATCC158 Dimensional Changes on Drycleaning in Perchloroethylene: Machine Method
ASTM Standards
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1683 Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven Fabrics
D1776 Practice for Conditioning Textiles for Testing
D3136 Terminology for Permanent Care Labels for Consumer Textile and Leather Products Other Than Carpet and Upholstery
D3773 Test Methods for Length of Woven Fabric
D3940 Test Method for Bursting Strength (Load) and Elongation of Sewn Seams of Knit or Woven Stretch Textile Fabrics
D3993 Performance Specification for Woven, Thermal, Flocked, Nonwoven, and Knitted Household Blanket Fabrics
D4037 Performance Specification for Woven, Knitted, or Flocked Bedspread Fabrics
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; Number Code 97.160 (Home textiles. Linen)
DOI: 10.1520/D4721-89R00
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