ASTM D4850-23
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test Methods
Standard Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test Methods
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1.1 This terminology covers definitions of technical terms used in the industry related to textile fabrics. Terms that are generally understood or adequately defined in other readily available sources are not included. Other terminology standards that have terms related to textile fabrics are shown in 2.1
1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D4850 − 23
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Fabrics and Fabric Test Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4850; 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 and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
D2906 Practice for Statements on Precision and Bias for
1.1 This terminology covers definitions of technical terms
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Textiles (Withdrawn 2008)
used in the industry related to textile fabrics. Terms that are
D3107 Test Methods for Stretch Properties of Fabrics Wo-
generally understood or adequately defined in other readily
ven from Stretch Yarns
available sources are not included. Other terminology stan-
D3511/D3511M Test Method for Pilling Resistance and
dards that have terms related to textile fabrics are shown in 2.1
Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Brush
1.2 This international standard was developed in accor-
Pilling Tester
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
D3512/D3512M Test Method for Pilling Resistance and
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Ran-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
dom Tumble Pilling Tester
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
D3514/D3514M Test Method for Pilling Resistance and
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Elas-
tomeric Pad
2. Referenced Documents
2 D3773/D3773M Test Methods for Length of Woven Fabric
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3774 Test Method for Width of Textile Fabric
D737 Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics
D3775 Test Method for End (Warp) and Pick (Filling) Count
D1230 Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles
of Woven Fabrics
D1336 Test Method for Distortion of Yarn in Woven Fabrics
D3776/D3776M Test Methods for Mass Per Unit Area
D1388 Test Method for Stiffness of Fabrics
(Weight) of Fabric
D1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by
D3786/D3786M Test Method for Bursting Strength of Tex-
Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus
tile Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
D1775 Test Method for Tension and Elongation of Wide
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D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—
Elastic Fabrics (Withdrawn 2000)
D1776/D1776M Practice for Conditioning and Testing Tex- Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
tiles D3789 Practice for Labeling Cans of Consumer Spray Paint
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D1777 Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials
(Withdrawn 1997)
D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the
D3882 Test Method for Bow and Skew in Woven and
Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-
Knitted Fabrics
Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
D3883 Test Method for Yarn Crimp and Yarn Take-up in
D2594/D2594M Test Method for Stretch Properties of Knit-
Woven Fabrics
ted Fabrics Having Low Power
D3884 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics
D2724 Test Method for Bond Strength of Bonded, Fused,
(Rotary Platform Abrader Method)
D3885 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile
Fabrics (Flexing and Abrasion Method)
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles
D3886 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.59 on Fabric Physical Test
Fabrics (Inflated Diaphragm Apparatus)
Methods A.
Current edition approved June 1, 2023. Published September 2023. Originally
D3887 Specification for Tolerance for Knitted Fabrics
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approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D4850 – 13(2017) . 3
(Withdrawn 2017)
DOI: 10.1520/D4850-23.
2 D3939/D3939M Test Method for Snagging Resistance of
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Fabrics (Mace)
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
D3990 Terminology Relating to Fabric Defects
the ASTM website.
3 D4032 Test Method for Stiffness of Fabric by the Circular
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. Bend Procedure
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D4033 Test Method for Resistance to Yarn Slippage at the D6614/D6614M Test Method for Stretch Properties of Tex-
Se
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
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Designation: D4850 − 13 (Reapproved 2017) D4850 − 23
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Fabrics and Fabric Test Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4850; 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.
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ε NOTE—Terms from Test Method D3774 were added editorially in August 2018.
1. Scope
1.1 This terminology covers definitions of technical terms used in the industry related to textile fabrics. Terms that are generally
understood or adequately defined in other readily available sources are not included. Other terminology standards that have terms
related to textile fabrics are shown in 2.1
1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D737 Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics
D1230 Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles
D1336 Test Method for Distortion of Yarn in Woven Fabrics
D1388 Test Method for Stiffness of Fabrics
D1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus
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D1775 Test Method for Tension and Elongation of Wide Elastic Fabrics (Withdrawn 2000)
D1776/D1776M Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
D1777 Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials
D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile
Testing Machine)
D2594D2594/D2594M Test Method for Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabrics Having Low Power
D2724 Test Method for Bond Strength of Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
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D2906 Practice for Statements on Precision and Bias for Textiles (Withdrawn 2008)
D3107 Test Methods for Stretch Properties of Fabrics Woven from Stretch Yarns
D3511D3511/D3511M Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Brush Pilling
Tester
D3512D3512/D3512M Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Random
Tumble Pilling Tester
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.59 on Fabric Test Methods,
GeneralPhysical Test Methods A.
Current edition approved July 15, 2017June 1, 2023. Published August 2017September 2023. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 20132017
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as D4850 – 13. – 13(2017) . DOI: 10.1520/D4850-13R17E01.10.1520/D4850-23.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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D3514D3514/D3514M Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Elastomeric
Pad
D3773D3773/D3773M Test Methods for Length of Woven Fabric
D3774 Test Method for Width of Textile Fabric
D3775 Test Method for End (Warp) and Pick (Filling) Count of Woven Fabrics
D3776D3776/D3776M Test Methods for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric
D3786D3786/D3786M Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
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D3789 Practice for Labeling Cans of Consumer Spray Paint (Withdrawn 1997)
D3882 Test Method for Bow and Skew in Woven and Knitted Fabrics
D3883 Test Method for Yarn Crimp and Yarn Take-up in Woven Fabrics
D3884 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Rotary Platform Abrader Method)
D3885 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Flexing and Abrasion Method)
D3886 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Inflated Diaphragm Apparatus)
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D3887 Specification for Tolerance for Knitted Fab
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