ASTM D4964-96(2020)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Tension and Elongation of Elastic Fabrics (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Type Tensile Testing Machine)
Standard Test Method for Tension and Elongation of Elastic Fabrics (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Type Tensile Testing Machine)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method for testing loop tension and elongation of elastic fabrics is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments of elastic fabrics because the test method is used in the trade for acceptance testing.
5.1.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in reported test results when using this test method for acceptance testing of commercial shipments, the parties should conduct comparative tests to determine if there is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Competent statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of bias. As a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test specimens that are as homogeneous as possible and that are from a lot of material of the type in question. The test specimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. The average results from the two laboratories should be compared using student's t-test for unpaired data and an acceptable probability level chosen by the two parties before the testing is begun. If bias is found, either its cause must be found and corrected or the purchaser and the supplier must agree to interpret future test results with consideration to the known bias.
5.2 This test method specifies the use of the CRE-type tensile testing machine. Users of this test method are cautioned that loop tension test data obtained using this method are not comparable to tension test data obtained using Test Method D1775 because of the differences in testing machines. Test Method D1775 uses a CRL-type tensile testing machine.
5.3 The loop tension and extension relationship of an elastic fabric is an important criterion for judging the suitability of the fabric for various end uses, such as: foundation garments, brassieres, and swimsuits.
5.4 Data from loop tension-recovery curves can be compared only if the tension testing machine, rate-of-extension, maximum loading (or extension), and specimen specifications are compa...
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1.1 This test method covers the measurement of tension and elongation of wide or narrow elastic fabrics made from natural or man-made elastomers, either alone or in combination with other textile yarns, when tested with a constant-rate-of-extension (CRE) type tensile testing machine.
Note 1: For determination of similar testing using the constant-rate-of-load (CRL) type tensile testing machine, refer to Test Method D1775.
1.2 The use of this test method requires the selection of, or mutual agreement upon, loop tension(s) and elongation(s) at which the test results will be determined.
1.3 Laundering procedures require mutual agreement on the selection of temperature and number of washing cycles and drying cycles to be used.
1.4 The values stated in SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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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Standards Content (Sample)
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: D4964 − 96 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Test Method for
Tension and Elongation of Elastic Fabrics (Constant-Rate-
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of-Extension Type Tensile Testing Machine)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4964; 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 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This test method covers the measurement of tension and 2.1 ASTM Standards:
elongation of wide or narrow elastic fabrics made from natural
D76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
or man-made elastomers, either alone or in combination with D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
other textile yarns, when tested with a constant-rate-of- D1775 Test Method for Tension and Elongation of Wide
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extension (CRE) type tensile testing machine. Elastic Fabrics (Withdrawn 2000)
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
NOTE 1—For determination of similar testing using the constant-rate-
D4850 Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test
of-load (CRL) type tensile testing machine, refer to Test Method D1775.
Methods
1.2 The use of this test method requires the selection of, or
mutual agreement upon, loop tension(s) and elongation(s) at
3. Terminology
which the test results will be determined.
3.1 For all terminology related to Subcommittee D13.59 on
1.3 Laundering procedures require mutual agreement on the
Fabric Test Methods, General, see Terminology D4850.
selection of temperature and number of washing cycles and
3.2 The following terms are relevant to this standard:
drying cycles to be used.
constant-rate-of-extension tensile testing machine (CRE),
1.4 The values stated in SI units or inch-pound units are to
constant-rate-or-load tensile testing machine (CRL), elastic
be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
fabric, elongation, extension, extension-recovery cycle, force,
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore each system
loop tension, narrow elastic fabric, tension, tension-recovery
must be used independently of the other, without combining
chart, tension test, wide elastic fabric.
values in any way.
3.3 FordefinitionsofallothertextiletermsseeTerminology
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D123.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Summary of Test Method
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 Loop Tension at Specified Elongation(s)—Aconditioned
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor- loop specimen is mounted in a CRE-type tensile testing
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- machine. The specimen is then extended at a specified rate to
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the a specified loop tension, and returned at a specified rate to zero
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- tension. The cycle is repeated two more times to give a total of
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical threecycles.Duringthetest,extension-recoverycurvesmaybe
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. plotted by an automatic recorder for all or only the third cycle.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textiles For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.59 on Fabric Test Methods, contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
General. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved July 1, 2020. Published August 2020. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D4964 – 96(2016). The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
DOI: 10.1520/D4964-96R20. www.astm.org.
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D4964 − 96 (2020)
The tension at specified percent elongation(s) is calculated elongation required to rupture the fabric. The test prescribes
from the graph of the third cycle or obtained from the points of measurement on the extending (outgoing) cycle only.
instrument.
5.6 The test for measuring elongation at specified tension(s)
is
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