ASTM D4154-22

Standard Performance Specification for Men's and Boys' Knitted and Woven Beachwear and Sports Shirt Fabrics

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Upon mutual 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 Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the requirements listed in Table 1 may be modified by mutual agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.  
5.2.1 In such cases, any references to the specification shall specify that: This fabric meets ASTM Specification D4154 except for the following characteristic(s).”  
5.3 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.  
5.4 The uses and significance of particular properties and test methods are discussed in the appropriate sections of the specified test methods.
SCOPE
1.1 This performance specification covers knitted and woven fabrics comprised of any textile fiber or mixture of fibers used in men's and boy's beachwear and sports shirts.  
1.2 This performance specification is not applicable to knitted and woven fabrics used for interlining and swimwear.  
1.3 These requirements apply to both the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2022
• ICS: 61.020 - Clothes
• Technical Committee: D13 - Textiles
• Drafting Committee: D13.61 - Apparel

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D3787-16(2020) - Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2020
• Refers: ASTM D123-17 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Refers: ASTM D3787-16 - Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2016
• Refers: ASTM D123-15b - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-2015
• Refers: ASTM D123-15a - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2015
• Refers: ASTM D3787-15 - Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Refers: ASTM D2724-07(2015) - Standard Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Refers: ASTM D123-15 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015
• Refers: ASTM D7022-13e1 - Standard Terminology Relating to Apparel
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013
• Refers: ASTM D7022-13 - Standard Terminology Relating to Apparel
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013
• Refers: ASTM D1424-09(2013)e1 - Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Refers: ASTM D1424-09(2013) - Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Refers: ASTM D123-13a - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2013
• Refers: ASTM D123-13ae1 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2013
• Refers: ASTM D123-13 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 15-May-2013

Overview

ASTM D4154-22: Standard Performance Specification for Men's and Boys' Knitted and Woven Beachwear and Sports Shirt Fabrics provides detailed guidelines for evaluating the quality and performance of textile fabrics intended for use in beachwear and sports shirts for men and boys. Developed by ASTM International, this standard outlines specific requirements and test methods to help manufacturers, suppliers, and purchasers ensure fabric suitability for the intended end use.

This performance specification applies to all types of textile fibers or blends used in knitted and woven fabrics for beachwear and sports shirts, but explicitly excludes fabrics intended for interlining and swimwear. The requirements cover both fabric directions (length and width) wherever that characteristic is relevant, supporting consistent quality across manufacturing and product development processes.

Key Topics

• Performance Requirements: The standard enumerates essential properties such as breaking strength, bursting strength, tear resistance, dimensional change, colorfastness, fabric smoothness, and flammability.
• Mutual Agreement Flexibility: While Table 1 lists all minimum requirements, certain properties may be adjusted by mutual agreement between buyer and supplier to accommodate fashion trends or unique end-user needs.
• Testing Methods: ASTM D4154-22 refers to internationally recognized ASTM and AATCC test methods for evaluating fabric characteristics, ensuring reliability and reproducibility in performance testing.
• Safety and Compliance: The standard emphasizes the importance of complying with local health, safety, and environmental practices and references regulatory requirements, including the Flammable Fabrics Act.

Applications

ASTM D4154-22 is widely used throughout the textile and apparel industry, especially by:

• Fabric Manufacturers: To design and produce beachwear and sports shirt fabrics that reliably meet the defined performance benchmarks.
• Apparel Brands: For specifying quality assurance requirements with suppliers, improving apparel durability, colorfastness, and consumer satisfaction.
• Retailers and Purchasing Agents: For procurement and product development, ensuring products meet consumer expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Testing Laboratories: As a reference for conducting standardized testing on fabric properties such as strength, color retention, and resistance to shrinkage.

Typical practical uses include:

• Sourcing and qualifying fabrics for men's and boys' beachwear and sports shirts.
• Verifying conformity to international quality and safety standards before fabric approval.
• Supporting market claims for product performance (e.g., “colorfast,” “durable,” or “easy care”).

Related Standards

Several other standards are referenced or relevant in the context of ASTM D4154-22:

• ASTM D123: Terminology Relating to Textiles
• ASTM D5034: Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
• ASTM D3786 & D3787: Methods for Measuring Bursting Strength of Fabrics
• AATCC Test Methods: Cover various tests for colorfastness (light, laundering, dry cleaning, crocking, bleaching), dimensional stability, and smoothness appearance, such as AATCC 8, 15, 16.3, 61, 96, 124, 135, 172, and 188
• 16 CFR, Flammable Fabrics Act: Regulatory requirements for fabric flammability

Adhering to ASTM D4154-22 helps ensure textiles used for men's and boys' beachwear and sports shirts are not only fit for purpose but also meet market and regulatory standards, thus supporting product performance, brand reputation, and safety standards in the apparel industry.

Keywords: men's beachwear fabric, sports shirts fabric, ASTM D4154-22, textile standard, colorfastness, durability, performance specification, fabric quality, apparel testing

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:D4154 −22
Standard Performance Specification for
Men’s and Boys’ Knitted and Woven Beachwear and Sports
Shirt Fabrics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4154; 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 by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-of-
Traverse Tensile Testing Machine) (Withdrawn 1995)
1.1 This performance specification covers knitted and wo-
D2594 TestMethodforStretchPropertiesofKnittedFabrics
ven fabrics comprised of any textile fiber or mixture of fibers
Having Low Power
used in men’s and boy’s beachwear and sports shirts.
D2724 Test Method for Bond Strength of Bonded, Fused,
1.2 This performance specification is not applicable to
and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
knitted and woven fabrics used for interlining and swimwear.
D3786 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile
1.3 These requirements apply to both the length and width
Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
directions for those properties where fabric direction is perti-
D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—
nent.
Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D5034 TestMethodforBreakingStrengthandElongationof
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 3
D7022 Terminology Relating toApparel (Withdrawn 2022)
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
2.2 AATCC Test Methods:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
TM8 Colorfastness to Crocking: Crockmeter Method
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
TM15 Colorfastness to Perspiration
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
TM16.3 Colorfastness to Light: Xenon-Arc
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
TM23 Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
TM61 Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. TM96 Dimensional Changes in Laundering of Woven and
Knitted Textiles Except Wool
2. Referenced Documents
TM116 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crock-
meter Method
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles TM124 Smoothness Appearance of Fabrics After Repeated
D434 Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarns in Home Launderings
Woven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam (Withdrawn
TM132 Colorfastness to Drycleaning
2003)
TM135 Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laun-
D1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by
dering
Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus
TM172 Colorfastness to Powdered Non-chlorine Bleach in
D2262 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabrics
Home Laundering
TM188 Colorfastness to Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach in
Home Laundering
This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee
EP1 Gray Scale for Color Change
D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.61 on
Apparel. EP2 Gray Scale for Staining
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2022. Published November 2022. Originally
EP8 AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale
approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as D4154 – 14. DOI:
M11 A Glossary of AATCC Standard Terminology
10.1520/D4154-22.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM 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. AATCC Technical Manual, available from American Association of Textile
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC
www.astm.org. 27709, http://www.aatcc.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D4154−22
2.3 Federal Standard: 3.3 For terms relating to chemical or colorfastness testing,
16 CFR,ChapterII—ConsumerProductSafetyCommission refer to specific AATCC test methods, or the Glossary of
Subchapter D—Flammable Fabrics Act Regulations. AATCC Standard Terminology, or both.
2.4 Military Standard:
3.4 Definitions of terms used in a dictionary of common
MIL-STD-105D Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-
terms are suitable for terms used in this performance specifi-
spection by Attributes
cation.
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
other test methods. The current editions of each test method cited shall
4.1 The properties of fabrics of woven and knitted fabrics
prevail.
for men’s and boy’s beachwear and sport shirts shall conform
to the specification requirements in Table 1.
3. Terminology
3.1 For all terminology related toApparel, see Terminology
5. Significance and Use
D7022.
5.1 Upon mutual agreement between the purchaser and the
3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard:
supplier,fabricsintendedforthisenduseshouldmeetallofthe
dimensional change; pressing and finishing.
requirements listed in Table 1 of this performance specifica-
3.2 For definition of all other textile terms see Terminology
tion.
D123.
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 Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the
5 requirements listed in Table 1 may be modified by mutual
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TABLE 1 Specification Requirements
NOTE 1—Grade for colorfastness and SA 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.
Requirements
Characteristic Section
Knitted Woven
Breaking strength (load) (CRT) . 111 N (25 lbf), min 7.1
Bursting strength (load) (ball burst) 222 N (50 lbf) . 7.2
Yarn slippage, 6-mm ( ⁄4-in.) separation . 89 N (20 lbf), min 7.3
Tongue tear strength . 6.7 N (1.5 lbf), min 7.4
Dimensional Change:
Pressing and finishing 2 % max 1 % max, pre-finished fabrics 7.5.1
After five launderings (see 7.5.2.2 if shrinkage exceeds 3 %) 3 % max 2 % max, post-finished fabrics 7.5.2
After three dry cleanings 3 % max 3 % max 7.5.3
Growth 3 % max 3 % max 7.5.4
Colorfastness:
Burnt Gas Fumes—2 Cycles:
A A
Shade change, original fabric Grade 4 min Grade 4 min 7.6.1
A A
Shade change after 1 laundering or 1 dry cleaning Grade 4 min Grade 4 min
E
Laundering:
A A
Shade change Grade 4 min Grade 4 min 7.6.2
B B
Grade 3 min Grade 3 min
Staining
Dry cleaning:
A A
Shade change Grade 4 min Grade 4 min 7.6.3
E
Crocking:
C C
Dry Grade 4 min Grade 4 min 7.6.4
C C
Grade 3 min Grade 3 min
Wet
E
Perspiration:
A A
Shade Change Grade 4 min Grade 4 min 7.6.5
B B
Grade 3 min Grade 3 min
Staining
A A
Light (40 AFU) (xenon-arc) Grade 4 min Grade 4 min 7.6.6
A A
Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach Grade 4 , min Grade 4 ,min 7.6.7
A A
Powdered Non-chlorine Bleach Grade 4 , min Grade 4 ,min 7.6.8
D D
Fabric smoothness appearance (see 7.7.1)SA3.5 min SA 3.5 min 7.7
Flammability Class 1 Class 1 7.8
A
AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.
B
AATCC Gray Scale for Staining.
C
AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale.
D
For durable-press fabrics only.
E
See Note 10.
D4154−22
5.2.1 In such cases, any references to the specification shall 7.4 TearStrength (Woven Fabric Only)—Determine the tear
specify that: This fabric meets ASTM Specification D4154 strength as directed in Test Method D1424.
except for the following characteristic(s).”
NOTE 6—If preferred, use of Test Method D2262 is permitted with
5.3 Where no prepurchase agreement has been reached
existing requirements as given in this performance specification. There
between the purchaser and the supplier, and in case of maybenooverallcorrelationbetweentheresultsobtainedwiththetongue
tear machine and with the Elmendorf machine. Consequently, these two
controversy, the requirements listed in Table 1 are intended to
tear testers should not be used interchangeably. In case of controversy,
be used as a gu
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Designation: D4154 − 14 D4154 − 22
Standard Performance Specification for
Men’s and Boys’ Knitted and Woven Beachwear and Sports
Shirt Fabrics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4154; 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 knitted and woven fabrics comprised of any textile fiber or mixture of fibers used in
men’s and boy’s beachwear and sports shirts.
1.2 This performance specification is not applicable to knitted and woven fabrics used for interlining and swimwear.
1.3 These requirements apply to both the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.
1.4 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D434 Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarns in Woven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam (Withdrawn 2003)
D1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus
D2262 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-of-Traverse
Tensile Testing Machine) (Withdrawn 1995)
D2594 Test Method for Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabrics Having Low Power
D2724 Test Method for Bond Strength of Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
D2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for Textiles (Withdrawn 2008)
D3786 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
D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
D7022 Terminology Relating to Apparel (Withdrawn 2022)
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 Feb. 1, 2014Nov. 1, 2022. Published March 2014November 2022. Originally approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 20082014 as
D4154 – 01D4154 – 14.(2008). DOI: 10.1520/D4154-14.10.1520/D4154-22.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D4154 − 22
2.2 AATCC Test Methods:
8TM8 Colorfastness to Crocking: Crockmeter Method
15TM15 Colorfastness to Perspiration
16.3TM16.3 Colorfastness to Light: Xenon-Arc
23TM23 Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes
61TM61 Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated
96TM96 Dimensional Changes in Laundering of Woven and Knitted Textiles Except Wool
116TM116 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crockmeter Method
124TM124 Smoothness Appearance of Fabrics After Repeated Home Launderings
132TM132 Colorfastness to Drycleaning
135TM135 Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laundering
172TM172 Colorfastness to Powdered Non-chlorine Bleach in Home Laundering
188TM188 Colorfastness to Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach in Home Laundering
Evaluation Procedure 1EP1 Gray Scale for Color Change
Evaluation Procedure 2EP2 Gray Scale for Staining
Evaluation Procedure 8EP8 AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale
M11 A Glossary of AATCC Standard Terminology
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 Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
NOTE 1—Reference to test methods in this performance specification give only the permanent part of the designation of ASTM, AATCC, or other test
methods. The current editions of each test method cited shall prevail.
3. Terminology
3.1 For all terminology related to Apparel, see Terminology D7022.
3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard: dimensional change.change; pressing and finishing.
3.2 For definition of all other textile terms see Terminology D123.
3.3 For terms relating to chemical or colorfastness testing, refer to specific AATCC test methods, or the Glossary of AATCC
Standard Terminology, or both.
3.4 Definitions of terms used in a dictionary of common terms are suitable for terms used in this performance specification.
3.5 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.5.1 pressing and finishing—This term takes into account all of the industrial pressing and finishing treatments used in garment
production.
NOTE 2—No standard method is available for reproducing on a laboratory level the results of industrial pressing or finishing treatments used in the
manufacture of garments.
4. Specification Requirements
4.1 The properties of fabrics of woven and knitted fabrics for men’s and boy’s beachwear and sport shirts shall conform to the
specification requirements in Table 1.
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.
Available from Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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D4154 − 22
TABLE 1 Specification Requirements
NOTE 1—Grade for colorfastness and SA 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.
Requirements
Characteristic Section
Knitted Woven
Breaking strength (load) (CRT) . 111 N (25 lbf), min 7.1
Bursting strength (load) (ball burst) 222 N (50 lbf) . 7.2
Yarn slippage, 6-mm ( ⁄4-in.) separation . 89 N (20 lbf), min 7.3
Tongue tear strength . 6.7 N (1.5 lbf), min 7.4
Dimensional Change:
Pressing and finishing 2 % max 1 % max, pre-finished fabrics 7.5.1
After five launderings (see 7.5.2.2 if shrinkage exceeds 3 %) 3 % max 2 % max, post-finished fabrics 7.5.2
After three dry cleanings 3 % max 3 % max 7.5.3
Growth 3 % max 3 % max 7.5.4
Colorfastness:
Burnt Gas Fumes—2 Cycles:
A A
Shade change, original fabric Grade 4 min Grade 4 min 7.6.1
A A
Shade change after 1 laundering or 1 dry cleaning Grade 4 min Grade 4 min
E
Laundering:
A A
Shade change Grade 4 min Grade 4 min 7.6.2
B B
Grade 3 min Grade 3 min
Staining
Dry cleaning:
A A
Shade change Grade 4 min Grade 4 min 7.6.3
E
Crocking:
C C
Dry Grade 4 min Grade 4 min 7.6.4
C C
Grade 3 min Grade 3 min
Wet
E
Perspiration:
A A
Shade Change Grade 4 min Grade 4 min 7.6.5
B B
Grade 3 min Grade 3 min
Staining
A A
Light (40 AATCC Fading Units) (xenon-arc) Grade 4 min Grade 4 min 7.6.6
A A
Light (40 AFU) (xenon-arc) Grade 4 min Grade 4 min 7.6.6
A A
Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach Grade 4 , min Grade 4 , min 7.6.7
A A
Powdered Non-chlorine Bleach Grade 4 , min Grade 4 , min 7.6.8
D D
Fabric smoothness appearance (see 7.7.1) SA 3.5 min SA 3.5 min 7.7
Flammability pass pass 7.8
Flammability Class 1 Class 1 7.8
A
AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.
B
AATCC Gray Scale for Staining.
C
AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale.
D
For durable-press fabrics only.
E
See Note 1110.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Upon mutual 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 Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the requirements listed in
Table 1 may be modified by mutual agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.
5.2.1 In such cases, any references to the specification shall specify that: This fabric meets ASTM Specification D4154 except for
the following characteristic(s).”
5.3 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.
5.4 The uses and significance of particular properties and test methods are discussed in the appropriate sections of the specified
test methods.
6. Sampling
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