ASTM D2724-87(2003)
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
Standard Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
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1.1 These test methods cover procedures for characterizing the delamination, strength of bond, appearance, and shrinkage propensity of bonded, fused, and laminated apparel fabrics after drycleaning and laundering.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard; the values in parentheses are provided as information only.
1.3 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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.
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Designation: D 2724 – 87 (Reapproved 2003)
Standard Test Methods for
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Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2724; 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 fabric or the backing fabric characterized by the fabric being
raised from the plane of the underlying component over a
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for characterizing
limited area to give a puffy appearance.
the delamination, strength of bond, appearance, and shrinkage
3.2 bonded fabric, n—a layered fabric structure wherein a
propensity of bonded, fused, and laminated apparel fabrics
face or shell fabric is joined to a backing fabric, such as tricot,
after drycleaning and laundering.
with an adhesive that does not significantly add to the thickness
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
of the combined fabrics.
standard; the values in parentheses are provided as information
3.2.1 Discussion—In this context a thin layer of foam is
only.
considered an adhesive when the cell structure is completely
1.3 This standard may involve hazardous materials, opera-
collapsed by a flame.
tions, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
3.3 bond strength, n— of bonded, fused, or laminated
address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is
fabrics, the tensile force expressed in ounces per 25 mm (1 in.)
the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish
of width, required to separate the component layers under
appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
specified conditions.
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.4 bubble—See preferred term blister.
2. Referenced Documents
3.5 crack mark, n—in bonded, fused, or laminated fabrics,
a sharp break or crease in the surface contour of either the face
2.1 ASTM Standards:
fabric or the backing fabric that becomes evident when the
D 76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Tex-
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bonded, fused, or laminated composite is rolled, bent, draped,
tiles
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or folded.
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
3.5.1 Discussion—Crack marks are usually the result of
E 337 Test Method for Measuring Humidity with a Psy-
combining tight fabric constructions at least one of which does
chrometer (the Measurement of Wet- and Dry-Bulb Tem-
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not have sufficient residual stretch to allow the combined
peratures)
fabrics to be bent in an arc without producing crack marks on
2.2 AATCC Standard:
the concave side of the arc. Crack marks also occur when
124 Appearance of Durable Press Fabrics After Repeated
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bonded fabrics are allowed to remain in a creased or wrinkled
Home Launderings
state before full adhesive cure has taken place. Other causes
2.3 Federal Trade Commission Trade Regulation Rule:
include the use of excessive adhesive in bonding, or excessive
16 CFR 423 Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and
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foam thicknesses and excessive foam collapse in flame lami-
Certain Piece Goods
nation.
3. Terminology
3.6 foam tear, n—a condition wherein the foam portion of a
laminated fabric ruptures prior to the failure of the bond.
3.1 blister, n—in bonded, fused, or laminated fabrics, a
3.7 fused fabric, n—a type of bonded fabric made by
bulge, swelling, or similar surface condition on either the face
adhering a fusible fabric to another fabric, such as for use as an
interlining.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on
3.8 fusible fabric, n—a utilitarian fabric which has a ther-
Textiles, and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.59 on Fabric Test
moplastic adhesive applied to one side, sometimes in a pattern
Methods, General.
of dots, so that the surface can be bonded to another fabric
Current edition approved July 31, 1987. Published September 1987. Originally
published as D 2724 – 68 T. Last previous edition D 2724 – 79. surface by the use of heat and pressure.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.01.
3.9 interlining, n—any textile which is intended for incor-
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 11.03.
poration into an article of wearing apparel as a layer between
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Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O.
an outer shell and an inner lining.
Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
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