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ASTM D7021-05(2012)

Standard Performance Specification for Bathrobe, Dressing Gown, Negligee, Nightgown, and Pajama Fabrics

Standard Performance Specification for Bathrobe, Dressing Gown, Negligee, Nightgown, and Pajama Fabrics D7021-05R12 ASTM|D7021-05R12|en-US Standard Performance Specification for Bathrobe, Dressing Gown, Negligee, Nightgown, and Pajama Fabrics Standard new BOS Vol. 07.02 Committee D13
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Significance and Use

Fabrics intended for this end-use should meet all of the requirements listed in Table 1.

It should be recognized that fabric can be produced utilizing an almost infinite number of combination of construction variables (e.g., type of fibers, percentage of fibers, yarn twist, yarn number, warp and pick count, chemical and mechanical finishes). Additionally, fashion or aesthetics dictate that the ultimate consumer may find acceptable articles made from fabrics that do not conform to all of the requirements in Table 1.

Hence, no single performance specification can possibly apply to all the various fabrics that could be utilized for this end-use.

The uses and significance of particular properties and test methods are discussed in the appropriate sections of the specified test methods.

TABLE 1 Specification Requirements

CharacteristicMinimum Requirements Section
Sheer FabricsNon-Sheer Fabrics
Breaking strength (CRE)A 67 N (15 lbf)8.9 N (20 lbf) 5.1
Tearing strength (CRE)A 4.4 N (1 lbf)6.7 N (1.5 lbf) 5.2
Yarn distortion:
Satins2.5 mm (0.1 in.), max at 4.4 N (1 lbf) load
All other1 mm (0.05 in.), max at 4.4 N (1 lbf) load
Resistance to Yarn slippageA 5.4
(6 mm (¼ in.) separation) 44 N (10 lbf)67 N (15 lbf)
Bursting strength, KnitA 133 N (30 lbf) 222 N (50 lbf) 5.5
Dimensional Change - Woven
Laundering 3 %, max 5.6.1
Drycleaning 2 %, max 5.6.2
Dimensional Change Knit
Laundering 5 % max 5.6.1
Drycleaning 5 % max 5.6.2
Colorfastness:
Laundering: 5.7.1
Shade changeGrade 4
StainingGrade 3
Drycleaning: 5.7.2
Shade changeGrade 4
Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach 5.7.3
Shade ChangeGrade 4
Non-Chlorine Bleach 5.7.3
Shade ChangeGrade 4
Burnt gas fumes2 cycles: 5.7.4
Shade change, original fabricGrade 4
Shade change, after one laundering
or one drycleaning
Grade 4
Crocking: 5.7.5
DryGrade 4
WetGrade 3
Perspiration: 5.7.6
Shade changeGrade 4
StainingGrade 3
Light (10 AFU) (xenon-arc)Grade 4 5.7.7
Fabric appearanceSA 3.5 5.8
Flammability 5.9
16 CFR 1610Class I
16 CFR 1615, 1616Pass

A There is more than one method that can be used to measure breaking strength, tearing strength, bursting strength, and lightfastness. These methods cannot be used interchangeably since there may be no overall correlation between them (see Note 2, Note 3, Note 4, and Note 5).

Abstract

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.

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.

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Book of Standards Volume: 07.02
Developed by Subcommittee: D13.61
Pages: 3
DOI: 10.1520/D7021-05R12
ICS Code: 59.080.30