ASTM D7017

This performance specification covers rainwear and all-purpose water-repellent coat outer fabrics. Fabrics may compose of any textile fiber or mixture of textile fibers. This standard performance is not applicable for fabrics used for linings and interlinings. Fabrics for this purpose shall be tested and meet the following requirements: breaking strength, resistance to yarn slippage, tearing strength, bursting strength, dimensional change, colorfastness, water repellency, water resistance, fabric appearance, and flammability.

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1. Scope

1.1 This performance specification covers rainwear and all-purpose water-repellent coat outer fabrics composed of any textile fiber or mixture of textile fibers.

1.2 This performance specification is not applicable to fabrics used for linings and interlinings.

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

1.4 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
16CFR1610 Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles
AATCC Test Methods
188 Colorfastness to Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach in Home Laundering
ASTM Standards
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf) Apparatus
D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
D2724 Test Methods for Bonded, Fused and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing and Leather Products
D3786 Test Method for Hydraulic 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
D434 Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarns in Woven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam
D5034 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
D7022 Terminology Relating to Apparel

Index Terms

fabric; performance; rainwear; specification; water repellant; water resistant; ICS Number Code 61.020 (Clothes)

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