ASTM D6663-01

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Designation: D 6663 – 01
Standard Specification for
Woven and Knitted Comforter and Accessory Products for
Institutional and Household Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6663; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
2.2 AATCC Standards:
1.1 This specification covers the evaluation of specific
Test Method 8 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crock-
performance characteristics of importance in woven and knit
meter Method
comforter and accessory products, except for pillows and
Test Method 15 Colorfastness to Perspiration
window treatments, for use in institutional and household
Test Method 16 Colorfastness to Light
environments.
Test Method 61 Colorfastness to Laundering, Home and
1.2 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Commercial: Accelerated
test methods described in this specification: This standard may
Test Method 88B Appearance of Seams in Durable Press
involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This
Items After Repeated Home Launderings
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
TestMethod96 DimensionalChangesinCommercialLaun-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
dering of Woven and Knitted Fabrics Except Wool
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
Test Method 116 Colorfastness to Crocking: RotaryVertical
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
Crockmeter Method
tions prior to use.
Test Method 124 Appearance of Fabrics After Repeated
2. Referenced Documents Home Laundering
Test Method 132 Colorfastness to Drycleaning
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Test Method 135 Dimensional Changes inAutomatic Home
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
Laundering of Woven and Knit Fabrics
D 1230 Test Method for Flammability of Textiles
Test Method 143 Appearance of Apparel and Other Textile
D 1776 Practice for Conditioning Textiles for Testing
End Products After Repeated Home Launderings
D 2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens
Evaluation Procedure 1 Gray Scale for Color Change
for Textiles
Evaluation Procedure 2 Gray Scale for Staining
D 3136 Terminology for Permanent Care labels for Con-
Evaluation Procedure 3 AATCC Chromatic Transference
sumerTextileandLeatherProductsOtherthanCarpetsand
Scale
Upholstery
2.3 Other Documents:
D 3512 Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Re-
Glossary for AATCC Standard Terminology
lated Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Random Tum-
bling Pilling Tester Method
NOTE 1—Reference to test methods in this performance specification
D 3786 Test Method for Hydraulic Bursting Strength of
give only the pertinent part of the designation ofASTM,AATCC, or other
Knitted Goods and Nonwoven Fabrics Diaphragm Burst- test methods. The current edition of each test method shall prevail.
ing Strength Tester Method
3. Terminology
D 3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Knitted
3.1 Definitions:
Goods Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
3.1.1 For definitions of other textile terms used in this
D 3882 Test Method for Bow and Skewness in Woven and
performance specification, refer to Terminology D 123 and the
Knitted Fabrics
AATCC Glossary. For definitions of care labeling terms, refer
D 5034 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of
to Terminology D 3136.
3.1.2 bedskirt, n—a decorative product which is positioned
below the mattress and drapes to the floor; a dustruffle.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on
Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.63 on Home
Furnishings.
Current edition approved May 10, 2001. Published June 2001. Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.01. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
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D 6663
3.1.3 comforter, n—a bed covering assembly, consisting of may find acceptable products that do not conform to all of the
an insulating filler secure between two layers of fabric, requirements in Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the
designed to reduce heat loss. requirements in Table 1 may be modified by mutual agreement
3.1.4 comforter accessories, n—products which augment or between the purchaser and the supplier.
enhance the decorative feature of the comforter. 4.2.1 In such cases, any references to the specification shall
3.1.4.1 Discussion—Accessories can include pillowshams, specify that: “This product meets ASTM Specification XXXX
dustruffles, bedskirts, duvets, etc. but does not include pillows except for the following characteristic(s).”
or window treatments. 4.3 Where no pre-purchase agreement has been reached
3.1.5 duvet, n—a decorative outercover in which a com- between the purchaser and the supplier, and in case of
forter is inserted. controversy, the requirements listed in Table 1 are intended to
3.1.6 fill leakage, n—in comforters, either partial or total be used as a guide only. As noted in 4.2, ultimate consumer
penetration of batting material through the outer or face fabric. demands dictate varying performance parameters for any
3.1.7 pillow sham, n—a decorative product which covers a particular product.
bed pillow. 4.4 The uses and significance of particular properties and
3.1.8 For definitions of other textile terms used in this test methods are discussed in the appropriate sections of the
specification, refer to Terminology D 123 and the AATCC specified test methods.
Glossary. For definitions of care labeling terms, refer to
5. Sampling
Terminology D 3136.
5.1 Acceptance Testing Lot—Unless agreed otherwise, con-
4. Significance and Use
sider as a lot for acceptance testing all material of a single item
4.1 Upon mutual agreement between the purchaser and the as a single shipment.
supplier, comforter and accessory products intended for this 5.2 Lot Samples and Laboratory Samples—For acceptance
end use should meet all of the requirements listed in Table 1 of testing, take lot samples and laboratory samples as directed in
this specification. each of the applicable test methods.
4.2 It is recognized that, for purposes of fashion or aesthet- 5.3 Specimens—Take the number of specimens directed in
ics, the ultimate consumer of articles made from these fabrics each of the applicable test methods. Perform the tests on the
TABLE 1 Specification Requirements
Characteristics Requirements Section
Woven Comforter Knitted Comforter
andAccessories andAccessories
Breaking Force
A
(CRT) Type Machine—Each Direction 133 N (30 lbf) Min NA 7.1.1
A
Bursting Strength NA 155 kPa (35 psi) Min 7.1.2
Pilling 4.0 Min 4.0 Min 7.1.3
Dimensional Change to: 7.1.4
Laundering—Each Direction 3.0% Max 5.0% Max
Dry Cleaning—Each Direction 3.0% Max 5.0% Max
Refurbishing
Appearance (Fabric) 7.2.1
B B
Polyester/Cotton SA3.0 Min SA3.0 Min
B B
100% Cotton SA2.2 Min SA2.2 Min
Bow and Skewness 7.1.7
Fabric Weave 3.0% Max 3.0% Max
Pattern Print Acceptable Acceptable
Colorfastness to:
Laundering: 7.1.7.1
C C
Alteration in Shade Class 4 Min Class 4 Min
D D
Staining Class 3 Min Class 3 Min
C C
Dry Cleaning - (Shade Change) Class 4 Min Class 4 Min 7.1.7.2
Crocking 7.1.7.3
D D
Dry Class 4 Min Class 4 Min
D D
Wet Class3Min Class 3 Min
Light (20AATCC FU) 7.1.7.4
A C C
Xenon-Arc Step 4 Min Step 4 Min
Perspiration 7.1.7.5
C C
Alteration in Shade Class 4 Min Class 4 Min
D D
Staining Class 3 Min Class 3 Min
Flammability (Product) Class 1 Class 1 7.1.7.6
Refurbishing Acceptable Acceptable 7.2.1
Appearance (Product)
Fill Leakage (Product) Acceptable Acceptable 7.2.2
A
There is more than one standard method that can be used to measure breaking force, bursting force, tear resistance, and lightfastness. These methods cannot be
used interchangeably because there may be no overall correlation between them. See Notes 2-5.
B
Class in colorfastness and SArating is baled on a numerical scale of 5.0 for negligible color change, color transfer, or wrinkling to 1.0 for vary severe color change,
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