ASTM D4118-01(2008)

Standard Performance Specification for Women's Woven Coverall, Dungaree, Overall, and Shop Coat Fabrics

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Upon agreement between the purchaser and the supplier, fabrics intended for this end use should meet all of the requirements listed in Table 1 of this performance specification.
It is recognized that for purposes of fashion or aesthetics the ultimate consumer of articles made from these fabrics may find acceptable fabrics that do not conform to all of the requirements in Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the requirements listed in Table 1 may be modified upon agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.
In such cases, any references to the specification shall specify that: “This fabric meets ASTM Specification D 4118 except for the following characteristic(s).”
Where no prepurchase agreement has been reached between the purchaser and the supplier, and in case of controversy, the requirements listed in Table 1 are intended to be used as a guide only. As noted in 5.2, ultimate consumer demands dictate varying performance parameters for any particular style of fabric.
The uses and significance of particular properties and methods are discussed in the appropriate sections of the specified methods.
SCOPE
1.1 This performance specification covers woven fabrics, composed of any textile fiber or mixture of textile fibers, to be used in the manufacture of women's coveralls, dungarees, overalls and shop coats.  
1.2 This performance specification recognizes two levels of wearing severity relative to performance requirements for these fabrics.  
1.3 This performance specification is not applicable to woven fabrics intended for use in the manufacture of industrial-protective clothing.
1.4 These requirements apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2008
• ICS: 61.020 - Clothes
• Technical Committee: D13 - Textiles
• Drafting Committee: D13.61 - Apparel

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• Replaces: ASTM D4118-01 - Standard Performance Specification for Women's Woven Coverall, Dungaree, Overall, and Shop Coat Fabrics
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2008

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Designation:D4118 −01(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Performance Specification for
Women’s Woven Coverall, Dungaree, Overall, and Shop
Coat Fabrics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4118; 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 Traverse Tensile Testing Machine) (Withdrawn 1995)
D2724 Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and Laminated
1.1 This performance specification covers woven fabrics,
Apparel Fabrics
composed of any textile fiber or mixture of textile fibers, to be
D5034 TestMethodforBreakingStrengthandElongationof
used in the manufacture of women’s coveralls, dungarees,
Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
overalls and shop coats.
2.2 AATCC Test Methods:
1.2 This performance specification recognizes two levels of
8 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method
wearingseverityrelativetoperformancerequirementsforthese
15 Colorfastness to Perspiration
fabrics.
16 Colorfastness to Light
1.3 This performance specification is not applicable to 23 Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes
61 Colorfastness to Washing, Domestic, and Laundering,
woven fabrics intended for use in the manufacture of
industrial-protective clothing. Commercial: Accelerated
96 Dimensional Changes in Laundering of Woven and
1.4 These requirements apply to the length and width
Knitted Textiles Except Wool
directions for those properties where fabric direction is perti-
116 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crockmeter
nent.
Method
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
124 Appearance of Durable Press Fabrics After Repeated
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Home Launderings
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
132 Colorfastness to Drycleaning
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
135 Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laundering
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
of Woven or Knit Fabrics
172 Colorfastness to Non-chlorine Bleach in Home Laun-
2. Referenced Documents
dering
188 Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach in Home Laundering
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Evaluation Procedure No. 1 Gray Scale for Color Change
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
Evaluation Procedure No. 2 Gray Scale for Staining
D1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by
Evaluation Procedure No. 3 Chromatic Transference Scale.
Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus
2.3 Federal Standard:
D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the
16 CFR, Chapter II—Consumer Product Safety Commission
Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-
Subchapter D—Flammable Fabrics Act Regulations
Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
D2262 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabrics
2.4 Military Standard:
by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-of-
MIL-STD-105D Sampling Procedure and Tables for In-
spection by Attributes
This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee
D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.61 on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Apparel. www.astm.org.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originally AATCC Technical Manual, available from American Association of Textile
approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D4118 – 01. DOI: Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC
10.1520/D4118-01R08. 27709, http://www.aatcc.org.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Washington, DC 20402.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on AvailablefromStandardizationDocumentsOrderDesk,Bldg.4SectionD,700
the ASTM website. Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
Copyright ©ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA19428-2959. United States
D4118−01 (2008)
NOTE 1—Reference to test methods in this performance specification
4. Specification Requirements
give only the permanent part of the designation of ASTM, AATCC, or
4.1 The properties of fabrics for women’s coverall,
other test methods. The current editions of each test method cited shall
dungaree, overall, and shop coats shall conform to the speci-
prevail.
fication requirements in Table 1.
3. Terminology
5. Significance and Use
3.1 For definitions of textile terms used in this performance
5.1 Uponagreementbetweenthepurchaserandthesupplier,
specification, refer to the individual ASTM and AATCC
fabrics intended for this end use should meet all of the
methods and to Terminology D123.
requirements listed in Table 1 of this performance specifica-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: tion.
3.2.1 Type I apparel—designed for generally heavy work. It
5.2 Itisrecognizedthatforpurposesoffashionoraesthetics
may be subjected to severe exposure to breaking and tearing
the ultimate consumer of articles made from these fabrics may
stresses indoors or out.
find acceptable fabrics that do not conform to all of the
requirements in Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the
3.2.2 Type II apparel—designed for light work or leisure
requirements listed in Table 1 may be modified upon agree-
activities. It may not be expected to undergo severe physical
ment between the purchaser and the supplier.
stresses.
5.2.1 In such cases, any references to the specification shall
3.3 Definitions of terms found in a dictionary of common specify that: “This fabric meets ASTM Specification D4118
terms are suitable for this performance specification. except for the following characteristic(s).”
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.
Characteristic Requirements Section
Breaking strength (load) (CRT): 7.1
Type I 222 N (50 lbf), min
Type II 178 N (40 lbf), min
Tongue-tear strength (CRT): 7.2
Type I 11N(2.5lbf),min
Type II 9N(2.0lbf),min
Dimensional change
Pressing and Finishing (DP fabrics) 2 % max 7.3.1
Laundering (DP fabrics) 2.5 % max 7.3.2
Laundering (non-DP fabrics) 3.0 % max 7.3.2.1
Drycleaning 2.5 % max 7.3.3
Colorfastness: Non-Indigo Dyed Indigo-Dyed
Burnt gas fumes—2 cycles: 7.4.1
A A
Shade change, original fabric Class 4 , min Class 4 ,min
A A
Shade change, after 1 laundering or drycleaning Class 4 , min Class 4 ,min
Laundering: 7.4.2
A A
Shade change Class 4 , min Class 2 ,min
B B
Staining Class 3 , min Class 2 ,min
Crocking: 7.4.3
C C
Dry Class 4 , min Class 3 ,min
C C
Wet Class 3 , min Class 2 ,min
Perspiration: 7.4.4
A A
Shade change Class 4 , min Class 3 ,min
B B
Staining Class 3 , min Class 3 ,min
A A
Light (20 AATCC FU) (xenon-arc) Step 4 , min Step 4 ,min 7.4.5
Drycleaning
A A
Shade change Class 4 , min Class 3 ,min 7.4.6
A A
Chlorine Bleach Class 4 , min Class 4 ,min 7.4.7
A A
Non-chlorine Bleach Class 4 , min Class 4 ,min 7.4.8
Fabric appearance (see 7.5.1.1) DP 3.5 min DP 3.5 min 7.5
Flammability pass pass 7.6
A
AATCC Gray Scale for Color change.
B
AATCC Gray Scale for Staining.
C
AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale.
D4118−01 (2008)
5.3 Where no prepurchase agreement has been reached 7.3.2.2 The wash conditions and dr
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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.
Designation:D4118–01 Designation: D 4118 – 01 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Performance Specification for
Women’s Woven Coverall, Dungaree, Overall, and Shop
Coat Fabrics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4118; 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
1.1 This performance specification covers woven fabrics, composed of any textile fiber or mixture of textile fibers, to be used
in the manufacture of women’s coveralls, dungarees, overalls and shop coats.
1.2 This performance specification recognizes two levels of wearing severity relative to performance requirements for these
fabrics.
1.3 Thisperformancespecificationisnotapplicabletowovenfabricsintendedforuseinthemanufactureofindustrial-protective
clothing.
1.4 These requirements apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D 1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum Type (Elmendorf) Apparatus
D 2261 TestMethodforTearingStrengthofFabricsbytheTongue(SingleRip)Procedure(Constant-Rate-of-ExtensionTensile
Testing Machine)
D 2262 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-of-Traverse
Tensile Testing Machine)
D 2724 Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
D2905Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for Textiles
D 5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
2.2 AATCC Test Methods:
8 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method
15 Colorfastness to Perspiration
16 Colorfastness to Light
23 Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes
61 Colorfastness to Washing, Domestic, and Laundering, Commercial: Accelerated
96 Dimensional Changes in Laundering of Woven and Knitted Textiles Except Wool
116 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crockmeter Method
124 Appearance of Durable Press Fabrics After Repeated Home Launderings
132 Colorfastness to Drycleaning
135 Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laundering of Woven or Knit Fabrics
172 Colorfastness to Non-chlorine Bleach in Home Laundering
188 Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach in Home Laundering
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.61 on Apparel.
Current edition approved May 10, 2001. Published July 2001. Originally published as D4118–82. Last previous edition D4118–95a.
This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.61 on Apparel.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originally approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D 4118 – 01.
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
AATCC Technical Manual, available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709,
http://www.aatcc.org.
Copyright ©ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA19428-2959, United States.
D 4118 – 01 (2008)
Evaluation Procedure No. 1 Gray Scale for Color Change
Evaluation Procedure No. 2 Gray Scale for Staining
Evaluation Procedure No. 3 Chromatic Transference Scale.
2.3 Federal Standard:
16 CFR, Chapter II—Consumer Product Safety Commission Subchapter D—Flammable Fabrics Act Regulations
2.4 Military Standard:
MIL-STD-105D Sampling Procedure and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
NOTE 1—Reference to test methods in this performance specification give only the permanent part of the designation ofASTM,AATCC, or other test
methods. The current editions of each test method cited shall prevail.
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of textile terms used in this performance specification, refer to the individual ASTM and AATCC methods
and to Terminology D 123.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 Type I apparel—designed for generally heavy work. It may be subjected to severe exposure to breaking and tearing
stresses indoors or out.
3.2.2 Type II apparel—designed for light work or leisure activities. It may not be expected to undergo severe physical stresses.
3.3 Definitions of terms found in a dictionary of common terms are suitable for this performance specification.
4. Specification Requirements
4.1 The properties of fabrics for women’s coverall, dungaree, overall, and shop coats shall conform to the specification
requirements in Table 1.
Available from Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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.
Characteristic Requirements Section
Breaking strength (load)(CRT): 7.1
Type I 222 N (50 lbf), min
Type II 178 N (40 lbf), min
Tongue-tear strength(CRT): 7.2
Type I 11N(2.5lbf),min
Type II 9N(2.0lbf),min
Dimensional change
Pressing and Finishing (DP fabrics) 2 % max 7.3.1
Laundering (DP fabrics) 2.5 % max 7.3.2
Laundering (non-DP fabrics) 3.0 % max 7.3.2.1
Drycleaning 2.5 % max 7.3.3
Colorfastness: Non-Indigo Dyed Indigo-Dyed
Burnt gas fumes—2 cycles: 7.4.1
A A
Shade change, original fabric Class 4 , min Class 4 ,min
A A
Shade change, after 1 laundering or drycleaning Class 4 , min Class 4 ,min
Laundering: 7.4.2
A A
Shade change Class 4 , min Class 2 ,min
B B
Staining Class 3 , min Class 2 ,min
Crocking: 7.4.3
C C
Dry Class 4 , min Class 3 ,min
C C
Wet Class 3 , min Class 2 ,min
Perspiration: 7.4.4
A A
Shade change Class 4 , min Class 3 ,min
B B
Staining Class 3 , min Class 3 ,min
A A
Light (20 AATCC FU) (xenon-arc) Step 4 , min Step 4 , min 7.4.5
Drycleaning
A A
Shade change Class 4 , min Class 3 , min 7.4.6
A A
Chlorine Bleach Class 4 , min Class 4 , min 7.4.7
A A
Non-chlorine Bleach Class 4 , min Class 4 , min 7.4.8
Fabric appearance (see 7.5.1.1) DP 3.5 min DP 3.5 min 7.5
Flammability pass pass 7.6
A
AATCC Gray Scale for Color change.
B
AATCC Gray Scale for Staining.
C
AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale.
D 4118 – 01 (2008)
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Upon agreement between the purchaser and the supplier, fabrics intended for this end use should meet all of the
requirements listed in Table 1 of this performance specification.
5.2 It is recognized that for purposes of fashion or aesthetics the ultimate consumer of articles made from these fabrics may find
acceptable fabrics that do not conform to all of the requirements in Tab
...

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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.
Designation:D4118–01 Designation: D 4118 – 01 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Performance Specification for
Women’s Woven Coverall, Dungaree, Overall, and Shop
Coat Fabrics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4118; 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
1.1 This performance specification covers woven fabrics, composed of any textile fiber or mixture of textile fibers, to be used
in the manufacture of women’s coveralls, dungarees, overalls and shop coats.
1.2 This performance specification recognizes two levels of wearing severity relative to performance requirements for these
fabrics.
1.3 Thisperformancespecificationisnotapplicabletowovenfabricsintendedforuseinthemanufactureofindustrial-protective
clothing.
1.4 These requirements apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D 1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum Type (Elmendorf) Apparatus
D 2261 TestMethodforTearingStrengthofFabricsbytheTongue(SingleRip)Procedure(Constant-Rate-of-ExtensionTensile
Testing Machine)
D 2262 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-of-Traverse
Tensile Testing Machine)
D 2724 Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
D2905Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for Textiles
D 5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
2.2 AATCC Test Methods:
8 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method
15 Colorfastness to Perspiration
16 Colorfastness to Light
23 Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes
61 Colorfastness to Washing, Domestic, and Laundering, Commercial: Accelerated
96 Dimensional Changes in Laundering of Woven and Knitted Textiles Except Wool
116 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crockmeter Method
124 Appearance of Durable Press Fabrics After Repeated Home Launderings
132 Colorfastness to Drycleaning
135 Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laundering of Woven or Knit Fabrics
172 Colorfastness to Non-chlorine Bleach in Home Laundering
188 Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach in Home Laundering
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.61 on Apparel.
Current edition approved May 10, 2001. Published July 2001. Originally published as D4118–82. Last previous edition D4118–95a.
This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.61 on Apparel.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originally approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D 4118 – 01.
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
AATCC Technical Manual, available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709,
http://www.aatcc.org.
Copyright ©ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA19428-2959, United States.
D 4118 – 01 (2008)
Evaluation Procedure No. 1 Gray Scale for Color Change
Evaluation Procedure No. 2 Gray Scale for Staining
Evaluation Procedure No. 3 Chromatic Transference Scale.
2.3 Federal Standard:
16 CFR, Chapter II—Consumer Product Safety Commission Subchapter D—Flammable Fabrics Act Regulations
2.4 Military Standard:
MIL-STD-105D Sampling Procedure and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
NOTE 1—Reference to test methods in this performance specification give only the permanent part of the designation ofASTM,AATCC, or other test
methods. The current editions of each test method cited shall prevail.
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of textile terms used in this performance specification, refer to the individual ASTM and AATCC methods
and to Terminology D 123.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 Type I apparel—designed for generally heavy work. It may be subjected to severe exposure to breaking and tearing
stresses indoors or out.
3.2.2 Type II apparel—designed for light work or leisure activities. It may not be expected to undergo severe physical stresses.
3.3 Definitions of terms found in a dictionary of common terms are suitable for this performance specification.
4. Specification Requirements
4.1 The properties of fabrics for women’s coverall, dungaree, overall, and shop coats shall conform to the specification
requirements in Table 1.
Available from Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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.
Characteristic Requirements Section
Breaking strength (load)(CRT): 7.1
Type I 222 N (50 lbf), min
Type II 178 N (40 lbf), min
Tongue-tear strength(CRT): 7.2
Type I 11N(2.5lbf),min
Type II 9N(2.0lbf),min
Dimensional change
Pressing and Finishing (DP fabrics) 2 % max 7.3.1
Laundering (DP fabrics) 2.5 % max 7.3.2
Laundering (non-DP fabrics) 3.0 % max 7.3.2.1
Drycleaning 2.5 % max 7.3.3
Colorfastness: Non-Indigo Dyed Indigo-Dyed
Burnt gas fumes—2 cycles: 7.4.1
A A
Shade change, original fabric Class 4 , min Class 4 ,min
A A
Shade change, after 1 laundering or drycleaning Class 4 , min Class 4 ,min
Laundering: 7.4.2
A A
Shade change Class 4 , min Class 2 ,min
B B
Staining Class 3 , min Class 2 ,min
Crocking: 7.4.3
C C
Dry Class 4 , min Class 3 ,min
C C
Wet Class 3 , min Class 2 ,min
Perspiration: 7.4.4
A A
Shade change Class 4 , min Class 3 ,min
B B
Staining Class 3 , min Class 3 ,min
A A
Light (20 AATCC FU) (xenon-arc) Step 4 , min Step 4 , min 7.4.5
Drycleaning
A A
Shade change Class 4 , min Class 3 , min 7.4.6
A A
Chlorine Bleach Class 4 , min Class 4 , min 7.4.7
A A
Non-chlorine Bleach Class 4 , min Class 4 , min 7.4.8
Fabric appearance (see 7.5.1.1) DP 3.5 min DP 3.5 min 7.5
Flammability pass pass 7.6
A
AATCC Gray Scale for Color change.
B
AATCC Gray Scale for Staining.
C
AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale.
D 4118 – 01 (2008)
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Upon agreement between the purchaser and the supplier, fabrics intended for this end use should meet all of the
requirements listed in Table 1 of this performance specification.
5.2 It is recognized that for purposes of fashion or aesthetics the ultimate consumer of articles made from these fabrics may find
acceptable fabrics that do not conform to all of the requirements in Ta
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