ASTM D3690-02(2008)

Standard Performance Specification for Vinyl-Coated and Urethane-Coated Upholstery Fabrics-Indoor

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Fabrics intended for this end-use should meet all the requirements listed in Table 1.
It should be recognized that fabric can be produced utilizing an almost infinite number of combinations of construction variables (e.g., type of fibers, percentage of fibers, yarn twist, yarn number, warp and pick count, chemical and mechanical finished). Additionally, fashion and 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 methods.  
TABLE 1 Performance Requirements
   PropertyRequirementsSection  Grade A Grade B Grade C Breaking strength (load) (CRT Method):A 6.1  Length
Width244 N (55 lbf), min
244 N (55 lbf), min222 N (50 lbf), min
222 N (50 lbf), min200 N (45 lbf), min
178 N (40 lbf), min Tongue tear strength (CRT Method)A 6.2  Length
Width27 N (6 lbf), min
22 N (5 lbf), min18 N (4 lbf), min
13 N (3 lbf), min13 N (3 lbf), min
9 N (2 lbf), min Tack-tear resistance: 6.3  Length
Width133 N (30 lbf), min
133 N (30 lbf), min111 N (25 lbf), min
89 N (20 lbf), min67 N (15 lbf), min
67 N (15 lbf), min Adhesion of coating to substrate525 N/m (3.0 lbf/in.),
min525 N/m (3.0 lbf/in.),
min525 N/m (3.0 lbf/in.),
min 6.4 Surface abrasionno appreciable color change at 200 cycles, grade A, B, and C 6.5 Resistance to flexingno cracking or delamination at 15 000 cycles, grade A, B, and C 6.6 Blocking at elevated temperaturerating 2, min, no blocking; coating adheres slightly,grade A, B, and C 6.7 Resistance to cracking at low temperatureno cracking at − 10± 1°F (−23 ± 1°C), grade A, B, and C 6.8 Colorfastness to crocking:B 6.9.1  Dry
Wetgrade 4.0 minC
grade 4.0 minCgrade 4.0 minC
grade 4.0 ...
SCOPE
1.1 This performance specification covers performance requirements for vinyl-coated and urethane-coated upholstery fabrics produced with woven, knit, or nonwoven substrates which are used in the manufacture of new indoor furniture.
1.2 This performance specification is not applicable to fabrics used in porch, deck, or lawn furniture; nor for plain knit fabrics and plain, tufted, or flocked, woven upholstery fabrics.
1.3 These requirements apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.
1.4 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Apr-2002
• ICS: 59.080.40 - Coated fabrics
• Technical Committee: D13 - Textiles
• Drafting Committee: D13.63 - Home Furnishings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D3690-02 - Standard Performance Specification for Vinyl-Coated and Urethane-Coated Upholstery Fabrics-Indoor
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM D3690-02(2009) - Standard Performance Specification for Vinyl-Coated and Urethane-Coated Upholstery Fabrics-Indoor (Withdrawn 2018)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D7023-06(2018) - Standard Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D4852-18 - Standard Practice for Evaluation of Attached Upholstery Fabrics
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D3690 – 02 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Performance Specification for
Vinyl-Coated and Urethane-Coated Upholstery Fabrics—
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Indoor
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3690; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation
of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
1.1 This performance specification covers performance re-
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2.2 AATCC Test Methods:
quirements for vinyl-coated and urethane-coated upholstery
8 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method
fabrics produced with woven, knit, or nonwoven substrates
16 Colorfastness to Light
which are used in the manufacture of new indoor furniture.
116 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crockmeter
1.2 This performance specification is not applicable to
Method
fabricsusedinporch,deck,orlawnfurniture;norforplainknit
Evaluation Procedure 1 Gray Scale for Color Change
fabrics and plain, tufted, or flocked, woven upholstery fabrics.
Evaluation Procedure 3 Chromatic Transference Scale
1.3 These requirements apply to the length and width
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2.3 Chemical Fabrics and Film Association Standards:
directions for those properties where fabric direction is perti-
CFFA-5 Test for Blocking
nent.
CFFA-20 Test for Tearing Strength, Procedure B—Tongue
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Method
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
NOTE 1—Reference to test methods in this specification give only the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- permanent part of the designation of ASTM, AATCC, or other test
methods. The current editions of each test method cited shall prevail.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents
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3.1 Definitions:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.1 blocking, n—the measurement of the development of
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
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surface tack and the thermal softening point of the material.
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
3.1.2 hydrolytic stability, n—the ability to withstand the
D1175 Discontinued 1982; Method of Test for Abrasion
environmental effects of high humidity.
Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Oscillatory Cylinder and
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3.1.3 tack tear, n—the measurement of the resistance of a
Uniform Abrasion); Replaced by D4157, D4158
coated fabric to tearing under conditions simulating an instal-
D1203 Test Methods for Volatile Loss From Plastics Using
lation that has been tacked in place.
Activated Carbon Methods
3.1.3.1 Discussion—Tack tear is intended primarily for
D2097 Test Method for Flex Testing of Finish on Uphol-
testing vinyl-coated fabrics for furniture or automotive appli-
stery Leather
cations.
D2136 Test Method for Coated Fabrics—Low-Temperature
3.2 For definitions of other textile terms used in this
Bend Test
specification, refer to Terminology D123 and to the Technical
D4157 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile
Manual of the American Association of Textile Chemists and
Fabrics (Oscillatory Cylinder Method)
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Colorists.
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4. Significance and Use
This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee
D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.63 on Home
4.1 Fabrics intended for this end-use should meet all the
Furnishings.
requirements listed in Table 1.
Current edition Aug. 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originally approved in
1978.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2002asD3690–02.DOI:10.1520/D3690-
02R08.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, http://
the ASTM website. www.aatcc.org.
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Withdrawn.thelastapprovedversionofthishistoricalstandardisreferencedon Available from Chemical Fabrics and Film Association, 1230 Keith Bldg.,
www.astm.org. Cleveland, OH 44115.
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TABLE 1 Performance Requirements
Requirements
Property Section
Grade A Grade B Grade C
A
Breaking strength (load) (CRT Method): 6.1
Length 244 N (55 lbf), min 222 N (50 lbf), min 200 N (45 lbf), min
Width 244 N (55 lbf), min 222 N (50 lbf), min 178 N (40 lbf), min
A
Tongue tear stren
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Designation:D3690–02 Designation: D 3690 – 02 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Performance Specification for
Vinyl-Coated and Urethane-Coated Upholstery Fabrics—
1
Indoor
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3690; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This performance specification covers performance requirements for vinyl-coated and urethane-coated upholstery fabrics
produced with woven, knit, or nonwoven substrates which are used in the manufacture of new indoor furniture.
1.2 This performance specification is not applicable to fabrics used in porch, deck, or lawn furniture; nor for plain knit fabrics
and plain, tufted, or flocked, woven upholstery fabrics.
1.3 These requirements apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.
1.4 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
D1175 Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Oscillatory Cylinder and Uniform Abrasion Method)Abra-
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sion)
D1203 Test Methods for Volatile Loss fromFrom Plastics Using Activated Carbon Methods
D2097 Methods ofTest Method for Flex Testing of Finish on Upholstery Leather
D2136 Test Method for Coated Fabrics—Low-Temperature Bend Test
D2905Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for Textiles
D3884TestMethodforAbrasionResistanceofTextileFabrics(RotaryPlatform,DoubleHeadMethod)TestMethodforCoated
FabricsLow-Temperature Bend Test
D4157 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Oscillatory Cylinder Method)
D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
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2.2 AATCC Test Methods:
8 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method
16 Colorfastness to Light
116 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crockmeter Method
Evaluation Procedure 1 Gray Scale for Color Change
Evaluation Procedure 3 Chromatic Transference Scale
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2.3 Chemical Fabrics and Film Association Standards:
CFFA-5 Test for Blocking
CFFA-20 Test for Tearing Strength, Procedure B—Tongue Method
NOTE 1—ReferencetotestmethodsinthisspecificationgiveonlythepermanentpartofthedesignationofASTM,AATCC,orothertestmethods.The
current editions of each test method cited shall prevail.
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This performance 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 April 10, 2002. Published July 2002. Originally published as D3690–78. Last previous edition D3690–95a(2001).
Current edition Aug. 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originally approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D3690–02.
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ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail] Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Withdrawn. the last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, http://www.aatcc.org.
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Available from Chemical Fabrics and Film Association, 1230 Keith Bldg., Cleveland, OH 44115.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 blocking, n—the measurement of the development of surface tack and the thermal softening point of the material.
3.1.2 hydrolytic stability, n—the ability to withstand the environmental effects of high humidity.
3.1.3 tack tear, n—the measurement of the resistance of a coated fabric to tearing under conditions simulating an installation
that has been tacked in place.
3.1.3.1 Discussion—Tack tear is intended primarily for testing vinyl-coated fabrics for furniture or automotive applications.
3.2 For definitions of
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