1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the evaluation of specific performance characteristics of importance in woven and knit comforter and accessory products, except for pillows and window treatments, for use in institutional and household environments.
1.2 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this specification: This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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 (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1230 Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
D2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for Textiles
D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products
D3512 Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Random Tumble Pilling Tester
D3786 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics--Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles--Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
D3882 Test Method for Bow and Skew in Woven and Knitted Fabrics
D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
AATCC Standards
EvaluationProcedure2 Gray Scale for Staining
Other Documents
GlossaryforAATCCStan
Keywords
comforter products; performance specification; Comforter products; Household textiles--specifications; Institutional supplies (textiles); Knitted textile fabrics--specifications; Performance--textiles (specifications); Textile fabrics/fibers--specifications; Woven textile fabrics--specifications;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 97.160 (Home textiles. Linen)
DOI: 10.1520/D6663-08
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