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
Technical Committee
D13 - Textiles
Drafting Committee
D13.61 - Apparel

Relations

Effective Date
01-Jan-2024
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15-Jul-2017
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15-Jul-2017
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01-Mar-2017
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15-Sep-2015
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01-Sep-2015
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01-Jul-2015
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01-Apr-2015
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01-Oct-2013
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01-Oct-2013
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01-Jul-2013
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01-Jul-2013
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15-Jun-2013
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15-Jun-2013
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15-May-2013

Overview

ASTM D4118-23: Standard Performance Specification for Woven Coverall, Dungaree, Overall, and Shop-Coat Fabrics establishes the minimum performance requirements and test methods for woven fabrics composed of any textile fiber or combination thereof, designed for use in women's coveralls, dungarees, overalls, and shop coats. Developed by ASTM International, this standard is recognized globally and provides a benchmark for fabric properties such as durability, colorfastness, dimensional stability, and flammability. It supports consistency and quality in the textile and apparel industries while allowing flexibility for fashion and consumer preferences.

Key Topics

  • Scope of Application

    • Applies to woven fabrics for women’s coveralls, dungarees, overalls, and shop coats.
    • Covers fabrics made from any textile fiber or blends, excluding those intended for industrial-protective clothing.
    • Recognizes two levels of wearing severity to address different performance needs.
  • Performance Requirements

    • Specifies minimum requirements for breaking strength, tearing strength, and dimensional change under various conditions (laundering, drycleaning, pressing, and finishing).
    • Sets colorfastness criteria for exposure to laundering, light, perspiration, crocking, drycleaning, and bleaching agents.
    • Addresses fabric smoothness after laundering and drycleaning.
    • Requires compliance with flammability standards per the Flammable Fabrics Act.
  • Test Methodology

    • References ASTM and AATCC test methods for evaluating specified properties, including:
      • ASTM D5034 (Breaking Strength)
      • ASTM D2262, D1424, D2261 (Tearing Strength)
      • AATCC 8, 15, 16.3, 23, 61, 96, 116, 124, 132, 135, 172, 188 (Colorfastness, Dimensional Change, Smoothness)
    • Emphasizes laboratory sampling procedures and reporting requirements.
  • Customization and Agreement

    • Permits modifications to requirements upon agreement between purchaser and supplier for fashion or aesthetic reasons.
    • Advises clear specification of exceptions when referencing conformance to ASTM D4118-23.

Applications

  • Product Development

    • Assists manufacturers in designing woven fabrics for career apparel, workwear, and uniforms with consistent performance and quality.
    • Enables material sourcing decisions for apparel brands and garment manufacturers targeting the women’s workwear market.
  • Procurement and Quality Assurance

    • Provides clear criteria for purchasing decisions and quality control, reducing disputes between buyers and suppliers.
    • Serves as a guide in the absence of direct purchaser-supplier agreements, ensuring minimum baseline performance.
  • Compliance and Regulatory

    • Supports conformity with consumer safety and flammability requirements as outlined in national and international regulations.
    • Facilitates compliance review for apparel intended for the U.S. market, aligned with Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) flammability standards.
  • Customization and Fashion

    • Offers flexibility by allowing deviations from specified requirements to satisfy customer preferences in appearance or style, with mutual agreement.

Related Standards

  • Referenced ASTM Standards

    • ASTM D123: Terminology Relating to Textiles
    • ASTM D5034: Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
    • ASTM D2262, D1424, D2261: Tearing Strength Test Methods
    • ASTM D2724: Bond Strength of Bonded Apparel Fabrics
  • Referenced AATCC Test Methods

    • AATCC TM8, TM15, TM16.3, TM23, TM61, TM96, TM116, TM124, TM132, TM135, TM172, TM188
  • Regulatory and Industry Standards

    • 16 CFR 1610: Flammable Fabrics Act Regulations
    • ANSI/ASQ Z1.4: Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

Keywords: ASTM D4118-23, woven fabrics, coveralls, dungarees, overalls, shop coats, textile performance specification, colorfastness, durability, career apparel, workwear fabrics, textile standards, fabric testing, uniform fabric specification.

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ASTM D4118-23 is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Performance Specification for Woven Coverall, Dungaree, Overall, and Shop-Coat Fabrics". This standard covers: 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.

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.

ASTM D4118-23 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 61.020 - Clothes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

ASTM D4118-23 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D2261-13(2024), ASTM D2261-13(2017), ASTM D2261-13(2017)e1, ASTM D123-17, ASTM D123-15b, ASTM D123-15a, ASTM D2724-07(2015), ASTM D123-15, ASTM D7022-13e1, ASTM D7022-13, ASTM D1424-09(2013)e1, ASTM D1424-09(2013), ASTM D123-13ae1, ASTM D123-13a, ASTM D123-13. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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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: D4118 − 23
Standard Performance Specification for
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
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)
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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
EP2 Gray Scale for Staining
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
EP8 AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale.
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
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
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 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.
2 5
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Washington, DC 20402.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
the ASTM website. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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D4118 − 23
NOTE 1—Reference to test methods in this performance specification
5. Significance and Use
give only the permanent part of the designation of ASTM, AATCC, or
5.1 Upon agreement between the purchaser and the supplier,
other test methods. The current editions of each test method cited shall
prevail.
fabrics intended for this end use should meet all of the
requirements listed in Table 1 of this performance specifica-
3. Terminology
tion.
3.1 For definitions of textile terms used in this performance
5.2 It is recognized that for purposes of fashion or aesthetics
specification, refer to the individual ASTM and AATCC
the ultimate consumer of articles made from these fabrics may
methods and to Terminology D123.
find acceptable fabrics that do not conform to all of the
requirements in Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the
3.2 The following terms are relevant to this standard: Type
requirements listed in Table 1 may be modified upon agree-
I apparel; Type II apparel.
ment between the purchaser and the supplier.
3.3 For terminology related to apparel, see Terminology
5.2.1 In such cases, any references to the specification shall
D7022.
specify that: “This fabric meets ASTM Specification D4118
3.4 Definitions of terms found in a dictionary of common except for the following characteristic(s).”
terms are suitable for this performance specification.
5.3 Where no prepurchase agreement has been reached
between the purchaser and the supplier, and in case of
4. Specification Requirements
controversy, the requirements listed in Table 1 are intended to
be used as a guide only. As noted in 5.2, ultimate consumer
4.1 The properties of fabrics for coverall, dungaree, overall,
and shop coats shall conform to the specification requirements demands dictate varying performance parameters for any
in Table 1. particular style of fabric.
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.
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 : 7.2
Type I 11 N (2.5 lbf), min
Type II 9 N (2.0 lbf), 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 Grade 4 , min Grade 4 , min
A A
Shade change, after 1 laundering or drycleaning Grade 4 , min Grade 4 , min
D
Laundering: 7.4.2
A A
Shade change Grade 4 , min Grade 2 , min
B B
Staining Grade 3 , min Grade 2 , min
D
Crocking: 7.4.3
C C
Dry Grade 4 , min Grade 3 , min
C C
Wet Grade 3 , min Grade 2 , min
D
Perspiration: 7.4.4
A A
Shade change Grade 4 , min Grade 3 , min
B B
Staining Grade 3 , min Grade 3 , min
A A
Light (20 AFUs) Step 4 , min Grade 4 , min 7.4.5
Drycleaning
A A
Shade change Grade 4 , min Grade 3 , min 7.4.6
A A
Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach Grade 4 , min Grade 4 , min 7.4.7
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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 − 15 D4118 − 23
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
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
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
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)
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, 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.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
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
D4118 − 23
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.
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
2.4 MilitaryANSI Standard:
MIL-STD-105DANSI/ASQ Z1.4 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 of ASTM, 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 D123.
3.2 The following terms are relevant to this standard: Type I apparel; Type II apparel.
3.3 For terminology related to apparel, see Terminology D7022.
3.4 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.
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 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).”
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.
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.American National Standards
Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
D4118 − 23
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.
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 : 7.2
Type I 11 N (2.5 lbf), min
Type II 9 N (2.0 lbf), 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 Grade 4 , min Grade 4 , min
A A
Shade change, after 1 laundering or drycleaning Grade 4 , min Grade 4 , min
D
Laundering: 7.4.2
A A
Shade change Grade 4 , min Grade 2 , min
B B
Staining Grade 3 , min Grade 2 , min
D
Crocking: 7.4.3
C C
Dry Grade 4 , min Grade 3 , min
C C
Wet Grade 3 , min Grade 2 , min
D
Perspiration: 7.4.4
A A
Shade change Grade 4 , min Grade 3 , min
B B
Staining Grade 3 , min Grade 3 , min
A A
Light (20 AATCC Fading Units) (xenon-arc) Step 4 , min Grade 4 , min 7.4.5
A A
Light (20 AFUs) Step 4 , min Grade 4 , min 7.4.5
Drycleaning
A A
Shade change Grade 4 , min Grade 3 , min 7.4.6
A A
Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach Grade 4 , min Grade 4 , min 7.4.7
A A
Non-chlorine Powdered Bleach Grade 4 , min Grade 4 , min 7.4.8
Fabric smoothness appearance (see 7.5.1) SA 3.5 min SA 3.5 min 7.5
Flammability pass pass 7.6
Flammability Class 1 Class 1 7.6
A
AATCC Gray Scale for Color change.
B
AATCC Gray Scale for Staining.
C
AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transf
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