ASTM D4118-23

Standard Performance Specification for Woven Coverall, Dungaree, Overall, and Shop-Coat Fabrics

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 Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the requirements listed in Table 1 may be modified upon 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 D4118 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 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 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, 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.

General Information

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

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: D4118 − 23
Standard Performance Specification for
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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 Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
D2262 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabrics
1.1 This performance specification covers woven fabrics,
by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-of-
composed of any textile fiber or mixture of textile fibers, to be
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Traverse Tensile Testing Machine) (Withdrawn 1995)
used in the manufacture of coveralls, dungarees, overalls and
D2724 Test Method for Bond Strength of Bonded, Fused,
shop coats.
and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
1.2 This performance specification recognizes two levels of
D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of
wearing severity relative to performance requirements for these
Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
fabrics. 3
D7022 Terminology Relating to Apparel (Withdrawn 2022)
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2.2 AATCC Test Methods:
1.3 This performance specification is not applicable to
woven fabrics intended for use in the manufacture of TM8 Colorfastness to Crocking: Crockmeter
TM15 Colorfastness to Perspiration
industrial-protective clothing.
TM16.3 Colorfastness to Light: Xenon-Arc
1.4 These requirements apply to the length and width
TM23 Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes
directions for those properties where fabric direction is perti-
TM61 Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated
nent.
TM96 Dimensional Changes in Commercial Laundering of
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Woven and Knitted Textiles Except Wool
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
TM116 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crock-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
meter
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
TM124 Smoothness Appearance of Fabrics After Repeated
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Home Laundering
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
TM132 Colorfastness to Drycleaning
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
TM135 Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laun-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
dering
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
TM172 Colorfastness to Powdered Non-chlorine Bleach in
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Home Laundering
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
TM188 Colorfastness to Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach in
Home Laundering
2. Referenced Documents
EP1 Gray Scale for Color Change
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
EP2 Gray Scale for Staining
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
EP8 AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale.
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D1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by
2.3 Federal Standard:
Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus
CFR 1610 Standard for Flammability of Clothing Textiles
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D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the
2.4 ANSI Standard:
Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-
ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Sampling Procedure and Tables for Inspec-
tion by Attributes
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This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee
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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.
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Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2023. Published August 2023. Originally AATCC Technical Manual, available from American Association of Textile
approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D4118 – 15. DOI: Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC
10.1520/D4118-23. 27709, http://www.aatcc.org.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Washington, DC 20402.
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Designation: D4118 − 15 D4118 − 23
Standard Performance Specification for
Women’s Woven Coverall, Dungaree, Overall, and Shop-
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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
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 healthsafety, 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus
D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile
Testing Machine)
D2262 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-of-Traverse
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Tensile Testing Machine) (Withdrawn 1995)
D2724 Test Method for Bond Strength of Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
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D7022 Terminology Relating to Apparel (Withdrawn 2022)
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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, 2015Jan. 1, 2023. Published March 2015August 2023. Originally approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 20082015 as
D4118 – 01D4118 – 15.(2008). DOI: 10.1520/D4118-15.10.1520/D4118-23.
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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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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 Commercial Laundering of Woven and Knitted Textiles Except Wool
116TM116 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crockmeter Method
124TM124 Smoothness Appearance of Fabrics After Repeated Home Laundering
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 No. 1EP1 Gray Scale for Color Change
Evaluation Procedure No. 2EP2 Gray Scale for Staining
Evaluation Procedure No. 8EP8 AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale.
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2.3 Federal Standard:
16CFR 1610 CFR, Chapter II—Consumer Product Safety Commission Subchapter D—Flammable Fabrics Act Regulations
Standard for Flammability of Clothing Textiles
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2.4 MilitaryANSI Standard:
MIL-STD-105DANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Sampling Procedure and Tables for Inspectio
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