ASTM D7021

This performance specification covers fabrics used in bathrobes, dressing gowns, negligee, nightgown, and pajamas. The breaking strength, tearing strength, yarn distortion, yarn slippage resistance, bursting strength, bleaching, burnt gas fumes, crocking, perspiration, light, fabric appearance, and flammability shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed.

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1. Scope

1.1 This performance specification covers fabrics used in bathrobes, dressing gowns, negligee, nightgown, and pajamas.

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

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this performance specification: 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 Standards
16CFR1616 Standard for the Flammability of Childrens Sleepwear: Sizes 7 through 14
AATCC Test Methods
188 Colorfastness to Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach in Home Laundering
ASTM Standards
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1336 Test Method for Distortion of Yarn in Woven Fabrics
D1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling Pendulum Type (Elmendorf) apparatus
D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
D3786 Test Method for Hydraulic Bursting Strength of Textiles--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 of Slippage of Yarns in Woven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam
D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
D7022 Terminology Relating to Apparel

Index Terms

bathrobe; dressing gown; negligee; nightgown; pajama; ICS Number Code 61.020 (Clothes)

Citing ASTM Standards

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