ASTM D4037-02(2013)

Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Knitted, or Flocked Bedspread Fabrics

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Fabrics intended for this end-use should meet all of the requirements listed in Table 1.  
4.2 It should be recognized that fabrics can be produced with an almost infinite number of construction variables (for example, type of fibers, percentage of fibers, yarn twist, yarn number, warp and pick count, chemical and mechanical finishes). Additionally, fashion or 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.  
4.2.1 Hence, no single performance specification can possibly apply to all the various fabrics that could be utilized for this end-use.  
4.3 The uses and significance of particular properties and test emthods are discussed in the appropriate sections of the specified test methods.
SCOPE
1.1 This performance specification covers the performance requirements for woven, knitted, or flocked fabrics to be used in the manufacturing of bedspreads.  
1.2 These requirements apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.  
1.3 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: 30-Sep-2013
• ICS: 59.080.30 - Textile fabrics
• ICS: 97.160 - Home textiles. Linen
• Technical Committee: D13 - Textiles
• Drafting Committee: D13.63 - Home Furnishings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D4037-02(2008) - Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Knitted, or Flocked Bedspread Fabrics
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM D4037-02(2019) - Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Knitted, or Flocked Bedspread Fabrics
• Effective Date: 15-Apr-2019
• Referred By: ASTM D4721-12(2019) - Standard Practice for Evaluation of the Performance of Machine Washable and Drycleanable Bedcoverings and Accessories
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013
• Referred By: ASTM D7023-06(2018) - Standard Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D4037 −02 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Performance Specification for
Woven, Knitted, or Flocked Bedspread Fabrics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4037; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 23 Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes
61 Colorfastness to Laundering, Home and Commercial:
1.1 This performance specification covers the performance
Accelerated
requirements for woven, knitted, or flocked fabrics to be used
96 Dimensional Changes in Laundering of Woven and
in the manufacturing of bedspreads.
Knitted Textiles Except Wool
1.2 These requirements apply to the length and width
116 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crockmeter
directions for those properties where fabric direction is perti-
Method
nent.
124 Appearance of Fabrics After Repeated Home Launder-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ings
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 132 Colorfastness to Drycleaning
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
135 Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laundering
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- of Woven or Knit Fabrics
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
172 Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach in Home Laun-
dering
2. Referenced Documents
188 Colorfastness to Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach in Home
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Laundering
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
Evaluation Procedure 1 Gray Scale for Color Change
D1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by
Evaluation Procedure 2 Gray Scale for Staining
Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus
EvaluationProcedure 8 AATCC9–StepChromaticTransfer-
D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the
ence Scale
Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-
NOTE 1—Reference to test methods in this specification give only the
Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
permanent part of the designation of ASTM, AATCC, or other test
D2724 Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and Laminated
methods. The current editions of each test method cited shall prevail.
Apparel Fabrics
D3786 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile
3. Terminology
Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
3.1 Definitions:
D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—
3.1.1 bedspread—a type of bedcovering that is placed over
Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
the blankets and sheets for appearance and warmth.
D5034 TestMethodforBreakingStrengthandElongationof
3.2 For definitions of textile terms used in this specification,
Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
3 refer to the individual ASTM andAATCC test methods and to
2.2 AATCC Methods:
Terminology D123.
8 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method
16 Colorfastness to Light
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Fabrics intended for this end-use should meet all of the
This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee
D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.63 on Home
requirements listed in Table 1.
Furnishings.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2013. Published October 2013. Originally
4.2 It should be recognized that fabrics can be produced
approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D4037 – 02(2008).
with an almost infinite number of construction variables (for
DOI: 10.1520/D4037-02R13.
example, type of fibers, percentage of fibers, yarn twist, yarn
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
number, warp and pick count, chemical and mechanical fin-
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
ishes). Additionally, fashion or aesthetics dictate that the
the ASTM website.
ultimate consumer may find acceptable articles made from
Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
fabrics that do not conform to all of the requirements in Table
(AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, http://
www.aatcc.org. 1.
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D4037−02 (2013)
TABLE 1 Specification Requirements
NOTE 1—Class for colorfastness and DP rating is based on a numerical scale of 5 for negligible or no color change, color transfer, or wrinkle to 1 for
very severe color change, color transfer, or wrinkle. The numerical rating in Table 1 or a higher numerical rating is acceptable.
Requirements
Characteristic Section
Woven Knit
Breaking strength force (load) 25 lbf (111 N) min . . . 5.1
Bursting strength . . . 35 psi (241 kPa) min 5.2
Tear strength 1.5 lbf (6.7 N) min 5.3
Dimensional change:
Laundering and dry cleaning (each direction): 5.4.1–5.4.2
5.4.2
Tailored type ±3.5 % max ±5.0 % max
Throw type ±5.0 % max ±5.0 % max
5.5.2.1
Fabric appearance (durable press) SA3.5 min SA 3.5 min
Retention of hand, character, and appearance No significant change No significant change 5.6
Durability of back coating No significant changes No significant change 5.7
Colorfastness to:
Laundering: 5.8.1
A A
Shade change Grade 4 min Grade 4 min
B B
Staining Grade 3 min Grade 3 min
Bleaching 5.8.2
A A
Sodium hypochlorite Grade 4 min Grade 4 min
A A
Non-chlorine Grade 4 min Grade 4 min
Drycleaning: 5.8.3
A A
Shade change Grade 4 min Grade 4 min
Burnt gas fumes (two cycles)
Shade change 5.8.4
A A
Original Grade 4 min Grade 4 min
A A
After one laundering or one dry cleaning Grade 4 min Grade 4 min
Crocking: 5.8.5
C C
Dry Grade 4 min Grade 4 min
C C
Wet Grade3min Grade 3 min
A A
Light (20 AATCC standard fading units) Step- 4 min Step- 4 min 5.8.6
Flammability Pass Pass 5.9
A
AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.
B
AATCC Gray Scale for Staining.
C
AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale.
using the diaphragm bursting tester. Calibrate the equipment according to
4.2.1 Hence, no single performance specification can possi-
the manufacturer’s instruction before using. Since there is no overall
blyapplytoallthevariousfabricsthatcouldbeutilizedforthis
correlation between the results obtained with the CRT machine equipped
end-use.
with a bursting attachment and the diaphragm bursting tester, these two
burstingtesterscannotbeusedinterchangeably.Incaseofcontroversy,the
4.3 The uses and significance of particular properties and
CRT machine equipped with a bursting attachment method shall prevail.
test emthods are discussed in the appropriate sections of the
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