ASTM D6614-00
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Stretch Properties of Textile Fabrics - CRE Method
Standard Test Method for Stretch Properties of Textile Fabrics - CRE Method
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the amount of fabric stretch and fabric growth after a specified extension and held for a specified time.
1.2 While this method can be used for any fabric, knit fabrics having high stretch are better measured by test method D2594.
1.3 This test method should not be used to measure the breaking strength and elongation of woven fabrics, which is covered in Test Methods D5034 and D5035.
1.4 The values listed in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in parentheses. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with specification.
1.5 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.
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Designation:D6614–00
Standard Test Method for
Stretch Properties of Textile Fabrics – CRE Method
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6614; 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 3.1.1 fabric stretch, n—the increase in length of a specimen
of fabric resulting from a tension applied under specified
1.1 Thistestmethodcoversthedeterminationoftheamount
conditions.
of fabric stretch and fabric growth after a specified extension
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Fabric stretch is usually expressed as a
and held for a specified time.
percentage of the length of the specimen prior to loading.
1.2 While this method can be used for any fabric, knit
3.1.2 fabric growth, n—the difference between the original
fabrics having high stretch are better measured by test method
length of a specimen and its length after the application of a
D 2594.
specified tension for a prescribed time and the subsequent
1.3 This test method should not be used to measure the
removal of the tension.
breaking strength and elongation of woven fabrics, which is
3.1.2.1 Discussion—Fabric growth is usually expressed as a
covered in Test Methods D 5034 and D 5035.
percentage of the length of the specimen prior to loading. (see
1.4 The values listed in either SI units or inch-pound units
also permanent deformation)
are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text,
3.1.3 stretch yarn, n—a generic term for filament or spun
the inch-pound units are shown in parentheses. The values
yarns having a high degree of potential elastic stretch and a
stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each
rapid recovery.
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
3.1.3.1 Discussion—Stretch yarns are generally produced
values from the two systems may result in nonconformance
by an appropriate combination of deforming, heat setting, and
with specification.
developing treatments to attain elastic properties.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2 Fordefinitionsofothertextiletermsusedinthismethod,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
refer to Terminology D 123.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4. Summary of Test Method
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 Fabric Stretch and Fabric Growth—Aspecified load is
2. Referenced Documents applied to a fabric specimen, using a constant rate of extension
tensile tester at a prescribed rate of extension.After holding at
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2 the specified load for a predetermined time, the length is
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
measured.The load is removed from the specimen and allowed
D 1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
to relax for a specified time. A small amount of force, enough
D 2594 Test Methods for Stretch Properties of Knitted
to remove any wrinkles or folds, is applied and the specimen
Fabrics Having Low Power
length measured. The amount of fabric stretch is calculated
D 5034 Test Methods for Breaking Force and Elongation of
from the difference in length prior to load and under load.
Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
Fabric growth is calculated from the difference in length prior
D 5035 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of
to loading and after relaxation.
Textile Fabrics (Strip Test)
5. Significance and Use
3. Terminology
5.1 This method is used to determine the stretch and growth
3.1 Definitions:
propertieswhichagarmentmadeofthefabricmaybeexpected
to exhibit during use.
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 onTextiles 5.2 This is a new method and therefore the history of data is
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.59 on Fabric Test Methods,
very small, however the excellent agreement of between-
General.
laboratory data suggest this method may be considered for
Current edition approved Nov. 10, 2000. Published December 2000.
acceptance testing of commercial shipments.
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D6614
5.2.1 If there are differences of practical significance be- 7.3.5 Ensure specimens are free of folds, creases, or
tween reported test results for two laboratories (or more), wrinkles.Avoid getting oil, water, grease, etc. on the specimen
comparative test should be performed to determine if there is a when handling.
statistical bias between them, using competent statistical assis-
7.3.6 If the fabric has a pattern, ensure that the specimens
tance.As a minimum, samples used for such comparative tests
are a representative sampling of the pattern.
should be as homogeneous as possible, drawn from the same
7.4 Specimen Preparation—As test specimens from each
lot of material as the samples that resulted in disparate results
laboratory sampling unit, proceed as follows:
during initial testing, and randomly assigned in equal numbers
7.4.1 For woven fabrics, cut two strips 65 by 350 mm (2.5
to each laboratory. Other fabrics with established test values
by 14 in.) with the long dimension parallel to the stretch
may also be used for these comparative tests. The test results
direction.
from the laboratories involved should be compared using a
7.4.1.1 Ravel the strips to form test specimens to 50 6 0.5
statistical test for unpaired data, at a probability level chosen
mm (2 6 0.02 in.) width by taking approximately the same
prior to the testing series. If bias is found, either its cause must
number of yarns from each side of the specimen.
be found and corrected, or future test results must be adjusted
7.4.2 For knitted and nonwoven fabrics, cut two test speci-
in consideration of the known bias.
mens, 50 6 0.5 mm (2 6 0.02 in.) wide by 350 mm (14 in.)
with the long dimension parallel to the stretch direction.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Tensile Testing Machine , of the CRE type with capa-
8. Conditioning
bility to maintain a constant load and measurement of the
8.1 Condition each sample as directed in Practice D 1776,
location of the moveable crosshead.
prior to cutting the test specimens.
6.2 Grips and Jaw Faces,aminimumof50mm(2in.)faces
to hold the full width of the specimen.
9. Preparation and Calibration of Test Apparatus
7. Sampling, Selection, and Number of Specimens
9.1 Set-up procedures for machines from different manufac-
7.1 Primary Sampling Unit—Consider rolls, bolts or pieces
turers may vary. Prepare and verify calibration of the tensile
offabric,orcartonsoffabriccomponentsoffabricatedsystems tester using directions supplied b
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