ASTM D6544-12

Standard Practice for Preparation of Textiles Prior to Ultraviolet (UV) Transmission Testing (Withdrawn 2021)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The significance of this practice is that cloth, labeled as UV-protective, which will ultimately be submitted for UV transmittance testing will be in a state that simulates their condition at the end of two years of normal seasonal use. Therefore, the UV-protection level ultimately placed on a label estimates the maximum UV transmittance of the garment fabric during a two-year life cycle.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers standardized exposures to laundering, simulated sunlight, and chlorinated pool water to which cloth, labeled as ultraviolet-(UV) protective, must be exposed prior to testing for UV transmission.
1.2 This practice leads to measurement of the residual level of UV-protection in fabrics or garments labeled as sun- or UV-protective, after exposure to conditions that relate to about two years of seasonal use. The UV transmission measurements may be done in accordance with AATCC Test Method 183 using fabrics prepared in accordance with this practice. This measurement may be used in support of a label statement regarding UV protection.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2012
• ICS: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing
• ICS: 59.080.30 - Textile fabrics
• Technical Committee: D13 - Textiles
• Drafting Committee: D13.65 - UV Protective Fabrics and Clothing

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D6544 − 12
Standard Practice for
Preparation of Textiles Prior to Ultraviolet (UV)
1
Transmission Testing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6544; 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 E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate,With
Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a
1.1 This practice covers standardized exposures to
Lot or Process
laundering, simulated sunlight, and chlorinated pool water to
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which cloth, labeled as ultraviolet-(UV) protective, must be
2.2 AATCC Test Methods and Documents:
exposed prior to testing for UV transmission.
AATCC 16[E] Colorfastness to Light
AATCC 135 Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home
1.2 This practice leads to measurement of the residual level
Laundering of Woven or Knit Fabric
of UV-protection in fabrics or garments labeled as sun- or
AATCC 162 Colorfastness to Water: Chlorinated Pool
UV-protective, after exposure to conditions that relate to about
AATCC 172 Colorfastness to Non-chlorine Bleach in Home
two years of seasonal use.The UVtransmission measurements
Laundering
may be done in accordance with AATCC Test Method 183
AATCC 183 Transmittance or Blocking of Erythemally
using fabrics prepared in accordance with this practice. This
Weighted Ultraviolet Radiation through Fabrics
measurement may be used in support of a label statement
Glossary of AATCC Standard Terminology
regarding UV protection.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3. Terminology
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other textile terms used
in this practice, refer toTerminology D123 and the Glossary of
1.4 This standard does not purport to address the safety
AATCC Standard Terminology.
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
4. Summary of Practice
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
4.1 This practice directs the exposure of cloth, labeled as
UV-protective, to conditions of laundering, simulated sunlight,
2. Referenced Documents
and chlorinated pool water generally known to affect UV
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
transmittance.
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
4.2 This practice directs selection and sequencing of expo-
D2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for
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sure conditions for UV-protective fabrics and garments.
Textiles (Withdrawn 2008)
D3938 Guide for Determining or Confirming Care Instruc-
5. Significance and Use
tions for Apparel and Other Textile Products
D6603 Specification for Labeling of UV-Protective Textiles
5.1 The significance of this practice is that cloth, labeled as
UV-protective, which will ultimately be submitted for UV
transmittance testing will be in a state that simulates their
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textilesand
condition at the end of two years of normal seasonal use.
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.65 on UV Protective Fabrics and
Clothing.
Therefore, the UV-protection level ultimately placed on a label
Current edition Feb. 1, 2012. Published February 2012. Originally approved in
estimates the maximum UV transmittance of the garment
2000. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D6544 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/D6544-
fabric during a two-year life cycle.
12.
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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
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the ASTM website. Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, http://
www.astm.org. www.aatcc.org.
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6. Sampling and Test Specimens 7. Procedure
6.1 Primary Sampling Unit—Consider rolls or bolts of 7.1 For garments other than swimwear and fabrics intended
fabric, or cartons of garments to be the primary sampling unit, to be made into garments other than swimwear, launder 40
as applicable. times using the exposure conditions described in 8.1 and then
take specimens from these fabrics and expose to 100 AATCC
6.1.1 Take the number of primary sampling units from each
Fading Units of simul
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Designation:D6544–11 Designation:D6544–12
Standard Practice for
Preparation of Textiles Prior to Ultraviolet (UV)
1
Transmission Testing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6544; 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 practice covers standardized exposures to laundering, simulated sunlight, and chlorinated pool water to which cloth,
labeled as ultraviolet-(UV) protective, must be exposed prior to testing for UV transmission.
1.2 This practice leads to measurement of the residual level of UV-protection in fabrics or garments labeled as sun- or
UV-protective, after exposure to conditions that relatetoabout twoyearsofseasonal use.TheUVtransmissionmeasurementsmay
be done in accordance with AATCC Test Method 183 using fabrics prepared in accordance with this practice. This measurement
may be used in support of a label statement regarding UV protection.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the
user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations
prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for Textiles
D3938 Guide for Determining or Confirming Care Instructions for Apparel and Other Textile Products D6544Practice for
Preparation of Tex-
tiles Prior to Ultra-
violet (UV) Trans-
mission Testing
D6603 Guide for Labeling of UV-Protective Textiles
E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or
Process
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2.2 AATCC Test Methods and Documents:
AATCC 16[E] Colorfastness to Light
AATCC 135 Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laundering of Woven or Knit Fabric
AATCC 162 Colorfastness to Water: Chlorinated Pool
AATCC 172 Colorfastness to Non-chlorine Bleach in Home Laundering
AATCC 183 Transmittance or Blocking of Erythemally Weighted Ultraviolet Radiation through Fabrics
Glossary of AATCC Standard Terminology
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other textile terms used in this practice, refer to Terminology D123 and the Glossary of
AATCC Standard Terminology.
4. Summary of Practice
4.1 This practice directs the exposure of cloth, labeled as UV-protective, to conditions of laundering, simulated sunlight, and
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.65 on UV Protective Fabrics and
Clothing.
Current edition Jan.Feb. 1, 2011.2012. Published February 2011.2012. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20072011 as
D6544–00(2007).D6544 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/D6544-112.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
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Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, http://www.aatcc.org.
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chlorinated pool water generally known to affect UV transmittance.
4.2 This practice directs selection and sequencing of exposure conditions for UV-protective fabrics and garments.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The significance of this practice is that cloth, labeled as UV-protective, which will ultimately be submitted for UV
transmittance testing will be in a state that simulates their condition at the end of two years of normal seasonal use. Therefore, the
UV-protection level ultimately placed on a label estimates the maximum UVtransmittance of the garment fabric during a two-year
life cycle.
6. Sampling and Test Specimens
6.1 Primary Sampling Unit—Consider rolls or bolts of fabric, or cartons of garments to be the primary sampling unit, as
applicable.
6.1.1 Take the number of primar
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