ASTM D6663-08(2013)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Woven and Knitted Comforter and Accessory Products for Institutional and Household Use
Standard Specification for Woven and Knitted Comforter and Accessory Products for Institutional and Household Use
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the evaluation of specific performance characteristics of importance in woven and knit comforter and accessory products, except for pillows and window treatments, for use in institutional and household environments.
1.2 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this specification: This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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 health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:D6663 −08 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Specification for
Woven and Knitted Comforter and Accessory Products for
Institutional and Household Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6663; 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 D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—
Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
1.1 This specification covers the evaluation of specific
D3882 Test Method for Bow and Skew in Woven and
performance characteristics of importance in woven and knit
Knitted Fabrics
comforter and accessory products, except for pillows and
D5034 TestMethodforBreakingStrengthandElongationof
window treatments, for use in institutional and household
Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
environments.
2.2 AATCC Standards:
1.2 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Test Method 8 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crock-
test methods described in this specification: This standard may
meter Method
involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This
Test Method 15 Colorfastness to Perspiration
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
Test Method 16 Colorfastness to Light
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Test Method 61 Colorfastness to Laundering, Home and
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
Commercial: Accelerated
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
Test Method 88B Appearance of Seams in Durable Press
tions prior to use.
Items After Repeated Home Launderings
Test Method 96 Dimensional Changes in Commercial Laun-
2. Referenced Documents
dering of Woven and Knitted Fabrics Except Wool
2.1 ASTM Standards: Test Method 116 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
Crockmeter Method
D1230 Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles Test Method 124 Appearance of Fabrics After Repeated
(Withdrawn 2010)
Home Laundering
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles Test Method 132 Colorfastness to Drycleaning
D2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for
Test Method 135 Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home
Textiles (Withdrawn 2008) Laundering of Woven and Knit Fabrics
D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel,
Test Method 143 Appearance of Apparel and Other Textile
Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products End Products After Repeated Home Launderings
D3512 TestMethodforPillingResistanceandOtherRelated
Evaluation Procedure 1 Gray Scale for Color Change
Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Random Tumble Evaluation Procedure 2 Gray Scale for Staining
Pilling Tester
2.3 Other Documents:
D3786 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Glossary for AATCC Standard Terminology
Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
NOTE 1—Reference to test methods in this performance specification
give only the pertinent part of the designation ofASTM,AATCC, or other
test methods. The current edition of each test method shall prevail.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on
3. Terminology
Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.63 on Home
Furnishings.
3.1 Definitions:
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2013. Published October 2013. Originally
3.1.1 For definitions of other textile terms used in this
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D6663–08. DOI:
performance specification, refer to Terminology D123 and the
10.1520/D6663-08R13.
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D6663−08 (2013)
AATCC Glossary. For definitions of care labeling terms, refer 3.1.8 For definitions of other textile terms used in this
to Terminology D3136. specification, refer to Terminology D123 and the AATCC
Glossary. For definitions of care labeling terms, refer to
3.1.2 bedskirt, n—a decorative product which is positioned
Terminology D3136.
below the mattress and drapes to the floor; a dustruffle.
3.1.3 comforter, n—a bed covering assembly, consisting of
4. Significance and Use
an insulating filler secure between two layers of fabric,
designed to reduce heat loss. 4.1 Upon mutual agreement between the purchaser and the
supplier, comforter and accessory products intended for this
3.1.4 comforter accessories, n—products which augment or
end use should meet all of the requirements listed in Table 1 of
enhance the decorative feature of the comforter.
this specification.
3.1.4.1 Discussion—Accessories can include pillowshams,
dustruffles, bedskirts, duvets, etc. but does not include pillows 4.2 It is recognized that, for purposes of fashion or
or window treatments. aesthetics, the ultimate consumer of articles made from these
fabrics may find acceptable products that do not conform to all
3.1.5 duvet, n—a decorative outercover in which a com-
of the requirements in Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the
forter is inserted.
requirements in Table 1 may be modified by mutual agreement
3.1.6 fill leakage, n—in comforters, either partial or total
between the purchaser and the supplier.
penetration of batting material through the outer or face fabric.
4.2.1 In such cases, any references to the specification shall
3.1.7 pillow sham, n—a decorative product which covers a specify that: “This product meets ASTM Specification XXXX
bed pillow. except for the following characteristic(s).”
TABLE 1 Specification Requirements
Characteristics Requirements Section
Woven Comforter Knitted Comforter
andAccessories andAccessories
Breaking Force
(CRT) Type Machine—Each
A
Direction 133 N (30 lbf) Min NA 7.1.1
A
Bursting Strength NA 155 kPa (35 psi) Min 7.1.2
Pilling 4.0 Min 4.0 Min 7.1.3
Dimensional Change to: 7.1.4
Laundering—Each Direction 3.0% Max 5.0% Max
Dry Cleaning—Each Direction 3.0% Max 5.0% Max
Refurbishing
Appearance (Fabric) 7.2.1
B B
Polyester/Cotton SA3.0 Min SA3.0 Min
B B
100% Cotton SA2.2 Min SA2.2 Min
Bow and Skewness 7.1.7
Fabric Weave 3.0% Max 3.0% Max
Pattern Print Acceptable Acceptable
Colorfastness to:
Laundering: 7.1.7.1
C C
Alteration in Shade Class 4 Min Class 4 Min
D D
Staining Class 3 Min Class 3 Min
C C
Dry Cleaning - (Shade Change) Class 4 Min Class 4 Min 7.1.7.2
Crocking 7.1.7.3
D D
Dry Class 4 Min Class 4 Min
D D
Wet Class3Min Class 3 Min
Light (20AATCC FU) 7.1.7.4
A C C
Xenon-Arc Step 4 Min Step 4 Min
Perspiration 7.1.7.5
C C
Alteration in Shade Class 4 Min Class 4 Min
D D
Staining Class 3 Min Class 3 Min
Flammability (Product) Class 1 Class 1 7.1.7.6
Refurbishing Acceptable Acceptable 7.2.1
Appearance (Product)
Fill Leakage (Product) Acceptable Acceptable 7.2.2
A
Thereismorethanonestandardmethodthatcanbeusedtomeasurebreakingforce,burstingforce,tearresistance,andlightfastness.Thesemethodscannotbeused
interchangeably because there may be no overall correlation between them. See Notes 2-5.
B
ClassincolorfastnessandSAratingisbaledonanumericalscaleof5.0fornegligiblecolorchange,colortransfer,orwrinklingto1.0forvaryseverecolorchange,color
transfer or wrinkling. The numerical rating in Table 1 or higher is acceptable.
C
AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.
D
AATCC Gray Scale for Staining.
D6663−08 (2013)
4.3 Where no pre-purchase agreement has been reached 7.1.2 Bursting Strength—Determine the bursting strength of
between the purchaser and the supplier, and in case of knit fabrics as directed in Test Method D3786 or Test Method
controversy, the requirements listed in Table 1 are intended to D3787 as agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier.
be used as a guide only. As noted in 4.2, ultimate consumer
NOTE 3—There is no overall correlation between the r
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