ASTM D2594-04
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabrics Having Low Power
Standard Test Method for Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabrics Having Low Power
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method specifies test conditions for measuring the fabric growth and fabric stretch of knitted fabrics intended for use in swimwear, anchored slacks, and other form-fitting apparel (also commonly known as semi-support apparel) applications, as well as test conditions for measuring the fabric growth of knitted fabrics intended for use in sportswear and other loose-fitting apparel (also commonly known as comfort stretch apparel) applications. The applicability of this test method to the measurement of fabric growth and fabric stretch of knitted fabrics intended for use in slacks, sport coats, and suits has not been determined.
This test method is not recommended for acceptance testing of commercial shipment because the between-laboratory precision is known to be poor.
5.2.1 If there are differences of practical significance between reported test results for two laboratories (or more), comparative tests should be performed to determine if their is a statistical bias between them, using competent statistical assistance. As a minimum, ensure the test samples to be used are as homogeneous as possible, are drawn from the material from which the disparate test results are obtained, and are assigned randomly in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. The test results from the two laboratories should be compared using a statistical test for unpaired data, at a probability level chosen prior to the testing series. If a bias is found, either its cause must be found and corrected, or future test results for that material must be adjusted in consideration of the known bias.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of fabric stretch and fabric growth of knitted fabrics intended for applications requiring low-power stretch properties.
1.2 This test method includes procedures for fabric growth and stretch and can be used individually when required by individual specifications.
1.3 This test method is not applicable to fabrics intended for support or other applications requiring high-power stretch properties.
Note 1-For information on testing high-power stretch fabrics, refer to Test Method D 1775.
1.4 The values stated in either SI 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 the 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:D2594–04
Standard Test Method for
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Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabrics Having Low Power
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2594; 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 D 3107 Test Methods for Stretch Properties of Fabrics
Woven from Stretch Yarns
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of fabric
D 4849 Terminology Relating to Yarns and Fibers
stretch and fabric growth of knitted fabrics intended for
D 4850 Terminology Relating to Fabric
applications requiring low-power stretch properties.
D 6614 Test Method for Stretch Properties of Textile
1.2 This test method includes procedures for fabric growth
Fabrics-CRE Method
and stretch and can be used individually when required by
individual specifications.
3. Terminology
1.3 This test method is not applicable to fabrics intended for
3.1 Definitions:
support or other applications requiring high-power stretch
3.1.1 For definition of textile terms used in this test method:
properties.
bench marks, refer to Terminology D 4849.
NOTE 1—For information on testing high-power and woven stretch
3.1.2 For definitions of textile terms used in this test
fabrics, refer to Test Methods D 3107 and D 6614.
method: fabric growth; fabric stretch; low-power stretch and
1.4 The values stated in either SI or inch-pound units are to
tension, refer to Terminology D 4850.
be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, the
3.1.3 For definitions of other textile terms used in this test
inch-pound units are shown in parentheses. The values stated
method, refer to Terminology D 123.
in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each
4. Summary of Test Method
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in nonconformance
4.1 Fabric Growth—Bench marks of a known distance are
with the specification. made on a fabric specimen. A specified tension is applied to a
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
fabric specimen by a prescribed cycling technique.The tension
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
is removed and after several specific recovery times under zero
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- tension, the distance between the bench marks is remeasured
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
after each time interval. The fabric growth is calculated from
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. the length difference between the bench marks prior to appli-
cation of the tension and after each respective recovery time
2. Referenced Documents
interval.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.2 Fabric Stretch—Bench marks of a known distance are
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
made on a fabric specimen. A specified tension is applied to a
D 1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
fabric specimen by a prescribed cycling technique and the
D 2904 Practice for InterlaboratoryTesting of aTextileTest
resulting distance between the bench marks measured. The
Method That Produces Normally Distributed Data
fabric stretch is calculated from the length difference between
D 2906 Practice for Statements on Precision and Bias for
the bench marks prior to application of the tension and under
Textiles
while under the tension.
5. Significance and Use
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 onTextiles
5.1 This test method specifies test conditions for measuring
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.59 on Fabric Test Methods,
the fabric growth and fabric stretch of knitted fabrics intended
General.
for use in swimwear, anchored slacks, and other form-fitting
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2004. Published January 2005. Originally
apparel (also commonly known as semi-support apparel)
approved in 1969. Discontinued November 1997 and reinstated as D 2594 – 99.
Last previous edition approved in 1999 as D 2594 – 99a
applications, as well as test conditions for measuring the fabric
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
growth of knitted fabrics intended for use in sportswear and
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
other loose-fitting apparel (also commonly known as comfort
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. stretch apparel) applications. The applicability of this test
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