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ASTM D 4721 : 2012 : R2019

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Standard Practice for Evaluation of the Performance of Machine Washable and Drycleanable Bedcoverings and Accessories
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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-02-2019

1.1This practice may be used to evaluate specific characteristics of importance in the performance of bedcoverings and accessories (machine washable or drycleanable, woven and knit) including bedspreads, comforters, quilts, pillowshams, dust ruffles, and blankets, hereinafter referred to collectively as bedcoverings.

1.2This practice is not to be used to evaluate bedcoverings that are refurbished by handwashing.

1.3This practice shall not be construed to be a standard of performance for bedcoverings.

1.4This practice shall not be used to evaluate sheets.

1.5This practice may be used by mutual agreement between purchaser and supplier to set purchasing specifications.

1.6This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.7This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee
D 13
DocumentType
Standard Practice
Pages
4
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

ASTM D 6322 : 2015 Standard Guide to International Test Methods Associated with Textile Care Procedures
ASTM D 7023 : 2006 : R2018 Standard Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings

ASTM D 3993 : 1981 : R1990 Performance Specification for Woven, Thermal, Flocked, Nonwoven, and Knitted Household Blanket Fabrics (Withdrawn 1994)
ASTM D 7023 : 2004 Standard Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings
ASTM D 3940 : 1983 Test Method for Bursting Strength (Load) and Elongation of Sewn Semas of Knit or Woven Stretch Textile Fabrics (Withdrawn 1995)
ASTM D 1776 : 1967 : EDT 1 Standard Method Of Conditioning Textiles And Textile Products For Testing
ASTM D 4037 : 1995 Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Knitted, or Flocked Bedspread Fabrics
ASTM D 123 : 2019 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
ASTM D 4037 : 1995 : R2001 Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Knitted, or Flocked Bedspread Fabrics
ASTM D 123 : 2023 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
ASTM D 4037 : 2002 : R2019 Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Knitted, or Flocked Bedspread Fabrics
ASTM D 123 : 2001 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
ASTM D 3136 : 2014 : EDT 1 Standard Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products (Withdrawn 2023)
ASTM D 3773 : 1990 : R1996 : EDT 1 Standard Test Methods for Length of Woven Fabric
ASTM D 3136 : 2000 Standard Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products
ASTM D 1683 : 1990 : REV A Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven Fabrics (Withdrawn 1999)

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