Standard Test Method for Bow and Skew Using a Measuring Tool

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method provides a standard procedure for obtaining data for research and development, quality control, acceptance and rejection under specifications, and for special purposes.  
5.2 The data obtained by this test method is applicable to the material under the conditions of this particular test and is not necessarily the same as obtained under other environments in use.  
5.3 This test method is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments.  
5.4 If there are differences of practical significance between reported test results for two laboratories (or more), comparative tests should be performed to determine if there is a statistical bias between them, using competent statistical assistance. As a minimum, the test samples to be used are as homogeneous as possible, are drawn from the material from which the disparate test results were obtained, and are randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. Other fabrics with established test values may be used for this purpose. 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 must be adjusted in consideration of the known bias.  
5.5 Bow or skew can be induced during fabric manufacturing, dyeing, tentering, finishing, or other operations where a potential exists for uneven distribution of tensions across the fabric width. Bow and skew are more visually displeasing in colored, patterned fabrics such as plaids and horizontal stripes rather than in solid colors because the contrast makes the distortion more prominent. These defects may cause sewing problems in such fabrics and draping problems in finished products. Wavy or sharp breaks in the bow line are more detrimental to the appearance of small specimens of a sewn assembly.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is used to determine the bow and skew of woven and knitted fabrics over a fixed distance, using a measuring tool.  
1.2 This test method is useful when a small specimen or cut parts need to be evaluated for bow and skew, provided a warp or fill, or both, reference line is available, to aid in aligning the tool.  
1.3 Test Method D3882 may be used when measuring bow and skew in fabric in rolls. However, results obtained with D3882 may not be comparable with results obtained by this test method.  
1.4 There is no known ISO equivalent standard.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 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: D7811 − 13 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Test Method for
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Bow and Skew Using a Measuring Tool
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7811; 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 D3882 Test Method for Bow and Skew in Woven and
Knitted Fabrics
1.1 This test method is used to determine the bow and skew
D3990 Terminology Relating to Fabric Defects
of woven and knitted fabrics over a fixed distance, using a
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
measuring tool.
ASTM Test Methods
1.2 This test method is useful when a small specimen or cut
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
parts need to be evaluated for bow and skew, provided a warp
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
or fill, or both, reference line is available, to aid in aligning the
tool.
3. Terminology
1.3 Test Method D3882 may be used when measuring bow
3.1 For all terminology related to fabric defect terms, refer
and skew in fabric in rolls. However, results obtained with
to Terminology D3990.
D3882maynotbecomparablewithresultsobtainedbythistest
3.1.1 Thefollowingtermsarerelevanttothisstandard:bow,
method.
double bow, double hooked bow, double reverse bow, hooked
bow, knitted fabric, skew, standard atmosphere for testing
1.4 There is no known ISO equivalent standard.
textiles.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.2 For all other terminology related to textiles, refer to
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Terminology D123.
standard.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Summary of Test Method
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 A straightedge is placed across the fabric between two
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health and environmental practices and deter- points at which a marked filling yarn, knitted course, desig-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. nated printed line, or designated design meets the two selvages
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor- or edges. The greatest distance between the straightedge and
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- the marked filling line, knitted course, designated printed line,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the or designated design is measured parallel to the selvage.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5. Significance and Use
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1 This test method provides a standard procedure for
obtaining data for research and development, quality control,
2. Referenced Documents
acceptance and rejection under specifications, and for special
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2.1 ASTM Standards: purposes.
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
5.2 Thedataobtainedbythistestmethodisapplicabletothe
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
material under the conditions of this particular test and is not
necessarily the same as obtained under other environments in
use.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textiles
5.3 This test method is considered satisfactory for accep-
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.60 on Fabric Physical Test
Methods B.
tance testing of commercial shipments.
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2022.PublishedJuly2022.Originallyapproved
5.4 If there are differences of practical significance between
in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D7811-13(2017). DOI:
10.1520/D7811-13R22.
reported test results for two laboratories (or more), compara-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
tive tests should be performed to determine if there is a
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
statistical bias between them, using competent statistical assis-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. tance. As a minimum, the test samples to be used are as
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homogeneous as possible, are drawn from the material from 6.4 Flat Surface, of sufficient area to lay the test specimen.
which the disparate test resul
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