ASTM F753-87(1992)

Standard Classification of Brassieres

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-1991
• Withdrawal Date: 09-Apr-1998
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.90 - Executive

Standards Content (Sample)

ASTM F753 87 W 0759530 O533650 870
4m Designation: F 753 - 87 (Reapproved 1992)
Standard Classification of
Brassieres'
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 753; 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 (t) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
3.2 This classification is intended for the manufacturer of
1. Scope
brassieres, providing information to enable them to classify
1. I This standard covers the classification of brassieres or
their products.
undergarments worn in direct contact with the breast for the
3.3 This classification is intended for the researcher of
purpose of protecting or supporting breast tissue in athletics,
brassieres, providing information to enable them to formu-
sports, or other physical activities.
late testing methods and standard specifications.
1.2 This classification does not cover cosmetic brassieres.
4. Basis of Classification
2. Terminology
4.1 Supportive Brassieres-Supportive brassieres are
2. i Descriptions of Terms Specific to This Standard: those intended to constrain the breasts, that is, to limit the
2. i. i physical activily-athletics, sports, and other vig-
displacement of breast tissue during physical activity. All
orous physical exercise. brassieres intended for use in physical activity must meet this
2.1.2 protective, adj-having the ability to reduce injury
description.
from external objects. 4.1.1 The supportive brassiere is applicable for non-
2. i .3 supportive, adj-having the ability to reduce injury contact sports, such as, recreational jogging.
from internal factors. 4.2 Protective Brassieres-Protective brassieres are those
intended to provide safety from external objects impacting
the breasts. Two subc
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