ASTM D4037-95(2001)

Designation: D 4037 – 95 (Reapproved 2001)
Standard Performance Specification for
Woven, Knitted, or Flocked Bedspread Fabrics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4037; 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 ing, Commercial: Accelerated
96-1975 Dimensional Changes in Laundering of Woven
1.1 This performance specification covers the performance
and Knitted Textiles Except Wool
requirements for woven, knitted, or flocked fabrics to be used
116-1977 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical
in the manufacturing of bedspreads.
Crockmeter Method
1.2 These requirements apply to the length and width
124-1978 Appearance of Durable Press Fabrics After Re-
directions for those properties where fabric direction is perti-
peated Home Launderings
nent.
132-1976 Colorfastness to Drycleaning
2. Referenced Documents 135-1978 Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laun-
dering of Woven or Knit Fabrics
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Evaluation Procedure 1 Gray Scale for Color Change
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
Evaluation Procedure 2 Gray Scale for Staining
D 1336 Test Method for Distortion of Yarn in Woven
Evaluation Procedure 3 AATCC Chromatic Transference
Fabrics
Scale
D 1424 Test Method for Tear Resistance of Woven Fabrics
by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf) Apparatus
NOTE 1—Reference to test methods in this specification give only the
D 1682 Test Methods for Breaking Load and Elongation of
permanent part of the designation of ASTM, AATCC, or other test
methods. The current editions of each test method cited shall prevail.
Textile Fabrics
D 2262 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabrics
3. Terminology
by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-of-
3.1 Definition:
Traverse Tensile Testing Machine)
3.1.1 bedspread—a type of bedcovering that is placed over
D 2724 Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and Laminated
the blankets and sheets for appearance and warmth.
Apparel Fabrics
3.2 For definitions of textile terms used in this specification,
D 2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens
refer to the individual ASTM and AATCC test methods and to
for Textiles
Terminology D 123.
D 3786 Test Method for Hydraulic Bursting Strength of
Knitted Goods and Nonwoven Fabrics—Diaphragm
4. Specification Requirements
Bursting Strength Tester Method
4.1 The properties of woven, knitted, or flocked bedspread
D 3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Knitted
fabrics shall conform to the specification requirements in Table
Goods—Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst
1.
Test
2.2 AATCC Methods:
5. Significance and Use
8-1977 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter
5.1 Upon mutual agreement between the purchaser and the
Method
seller, fabrics intended for this end use should meet all of the
16-1977 Colorfastness to Light
requirements listed in Table 1.
23-1975 Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes
5.2 It is recognized that for purposes of fashion or aesthetics
61-1975 Colorfastness to Washing, Domestic and Launder-
the ultimate consumer of articles made from these fabrics may
find acceptable fabrics that do not conform to all of the
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on
requirements in Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the
Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.63 on Home
requirements listed in Table 1 may be modified by mutual
Furnishings.
agreement between the purchaser and the seller.
Current edition approved May 15, 1995. Published July 1995. Originally
e1
5.2.1 In such cases, any references to the specification shall
published as D 4037 – 81. Last previous edition D 4037 – 81 (1990) .
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.01.
specify that: “This fabric meets ASTM Specification D 4037
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.02.
except for the following characteristic(s).”
Available from the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists,
5.3 Where no prepurchase agreement has been reached
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D 4037
TABLE 1 Specification Requirements
NOTE 1—Class for colorfastness and DP rating is based on a numerical scale of 5 for negligible or no color change, color transfer, or wrinkle to 1 for
very severe color change, color transfer, or wrinkle. The numerical rating in Table 1 or a higher numerical rating is acceptable.
Requirements
Characteristic Section
Woven Knit
Breaking strength (load) 25 lbf (111 N) min . . . 7.1
Bursting strength . . . 35 psi (241 kPa) min 7.2
Tear strength 1.5 lbf (6.7 N) min 7.3
Dimensional change:
Laundering and dry cleaning (each direction): 7.4.1–
7.4.2
Tailored type 3.5 % max 5.0 % max
Throw type 5.0 % max 5.0 % max
Durable press 7.5–
7.5.2.1
Fabric appearance rating DP 3.5 min DP 3.5 min
Retention of hand, character, and appearance Pass Pass 7.6
Durability of back coating Pass Pass 7.7
Colorfastness to:
Laundering: 7.8.1
A A
Shade change Class 4 min Class 4 min
B B
Staining Class 3 min Class 3 min
Drycleaning: 7.8.2
A A
Shade change Class 4 min Class 4 min
Burnt gas fumes (two cycles)
Shade change 7.8.3
A A
Original Class 4 min Class 4 min
A A
After one laundering or one dry cleaning Class 4 min Class 4 min
Crocking: 7.8.4
C C
Dry Class 4 min Class 4 min
C C
Wet Class 3 min Class 3 min
A A
Light (20 AATCC standard fading units) Step 4 min Step 4 min 7.8.5
A
AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.
B
AATCC Gray Scale for Staining.
C
AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale.
between the purchaser and the seller, and in case of contro- tensile testing machine with the speed of the pulling jaw at 305
versy, the requirements listed in Table 1 are intended to be used 6 13 mm (12 6 0.5 in.)/min.
as a guide only. As noted in 5.2, ultimate consumer demands
NOTE 2—If preferred, the use of a constant-rate-of-extension (CRE)
dictate varying performance parameters for any particular style
tensile testing machine is permitted. The crosshead speed should be as
of fabric.
agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller. However, in case of
5.4 The significance and uses of particular properties and controversy the CRT method as described in 7.1 shall prevail.
test methods are discussed in the appropriate sections of the
7.2 Bursting Strength (knit fabrics only)—Determine the
specified test methods.
bursting strength of knit fabrics in accordance with Test
Method D 3786 using an approved type of diaphragm bursting
6. Sampling
tester or as directed in D 3787 using an approved constant-
6.1 Perform tests on the fabric as it will reach the user.
rate-of-traverse (CRT) machine equipped with a bursting
6.2 Unless otherwise agreed upon, as when specified in an
attachment as agreed u
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