ASTM D6603-07
(Guide)Standard Guide for Labeling of UV-Protective Textiles
Standard Guide for Labeling of UV-Protective Textiles
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide to labeling provides a uniform system of labeling on UV-protective textiles that informs consumers about the amount of UV-protection provided.
UV-protective textiles labeled according to this standard will permit consumers to compare the amount of protection provided by various textiles and purchase the product that best meets their sun protection needs.
UV-labeling is in addition to other required labeling of garments including Permanent Care Labels and fiber content (composition) labels.
Manufacturers are encouraged to provide information to consumers that aids in selecting products that provide the amount of UV-protection desired.
UV-protective textiles labeled according to this standard guide will be labeled with a UPF value. AATCC Test Method 183 must be used to determine the mean UPF values of unprepared specimens, of specimens prepared using Practice D 6544 (prepared-for-testing specimens), and of specimens taken from garments labeled “Wash once before wearing,” these specimens being taken after the garment is laundered once according to label directions. The latter specimens are referred to as laundered-once specimens in this document. A label UPF will be calculated for the various types of specimens following directions provided in this document. Usually, the value to be placed on the product label will be the label UPF calculated for the prepared-for-testing specimens or the label UPF calculated for the unprepared specimens, whichever is the lower value. In the case of products to be labeled “Wash once before wearing” or similar wording, the UPF value to be placed on the product label will be either the UPF calculated for the prepared-for-testing specimens or the laundered-once specimens, whichever value is the lower one.
4.5.1 DiscussionThe UPF value to be placed on a garment label needs to be the lowest protection value expected during consumer use over a two-year period. Usually, this UPF value will be that obtained for the prepar...
SCOPE
1.1 This standard describes labeling requirements for textile products intended for the protection of humans from UVA and UVB radiation.
1.2 This standard is not intended to be used for the labeling of medical-device sun protective fabrics and clothing whose labeling is specified in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Draft Guidance for the Preparation of a Premarket Notification document.
1.3 The label requirements are in addition to those required by the Care Labeling Rule and fiber content (composition) labeling acts (Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939, and The Textile Fiber Products Identification Act).
1.4 This document contains terminology to be used in the labeling of UV-protective textiles.
1.5 Labeling recommended in this guide will be based on UV protection data collected by instrumental methods.
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Designation:D6603–07
Standard Guide for
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Labeling of UV-Protective Textiles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6603; 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 16C.F.R.Part303, RulesandRegulationsUndertheTextile
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Fiber Products Identification Act
1.1 This standard describes labeling requirements for textile
15 U.S.C., Chapter 2, Subchapter III, et. seq., Wool Prod-
products intended for the protection of humans from UVAand
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ucts Labeling Act of 1939
UVB radiation.
16 C.F.R. Part 300, Rules and Regulations Under the Wool
1.2 This standard is not intended to be used for the labeling
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Products Identification Act
of medical-device sun protective fabrics and clothing whose
16 C.F.R Part 423, Care Labeling of Wearing Apparel and
labeling is specified in the U.S. Food and Drug Administra-
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Certain Piece Goods
tion’s Draft Guidance for the Preparation of a Premarket
AS/NZS 4399: 1996, Australian/New Zealand Standard
Notification document.
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Sun Protective Clothing - Evaluation and Classification
1.3 The label requirements are in addition to those required
FDA Office of Device Evaluation, Draft Guidance for the
by the Care Labeling Rule and fiber content (composition)
Preparation of a Premarket Notification (510(K)) Submis-
labeling acts (Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939, and The
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sion for Sun Protective Clothing, August 10, 1994
Textile Fiber Products Identification Act).
1.4 This document contains terminology to be used in the
3. Terminology
labeling of UV-protective textiles.
3.1 Definitions:
1.5 Labeling recommended in this guide will be based on
3.1.1 UV-protective textile, n—any textile product that
UV protection data collected by instrumental methods.
claimstoprotectconsumersfromultraviolet(UV)light,claims
2. Referenced Documents to reduce the risk of skin injury associated with UV exposure,
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and/or uses a graduated rating system that quantifies the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
amount of UV protection afforded.
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
3.1.1.1 Discussion—UV-protective textiles include various
D6544 Practice for Preparation of Textiles Prior to Ultra-
articles of wearing apparel, accessories such as hats and shoes,
violet (UV) Transmission Testing
shade devices such as umbrellas, awnings, and baby-carrier
2.2 AATCC Standards:
covers, and the fabric/materials used to produce these items.
183 Transmittance or Blocking of Erythemally Weighted
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Ultraviolet Radiation through Fabrics
referred to as sun-protective textiles.
2.3 Other Standards:
3.1.2 ultraviolet protection factor (UPF), n—theratioofthe
15 U.S.C., Chapter 2, Subchapter V, The Textile Fiber
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average effective ultraviolet radiation (UV-R) irradiance trans-
Products Identification Act
mitted and calculated through air to the average effective
ultraviolet radiation (UV-R) irradiance transmitted and calcu-
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and
lated through fabric.
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.65 on UV Protective Fabrics and
3.1.2.1 Discussion—A UPF value is a relative ranking of
Clothing.
the UVprotective capabilities of a textile fabric and should not
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2007. Published November 2007. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D6603–00. DOI:
be construed as a determination of time to sunburn.
10.1520/D6603-07.
3.1.3 UV-protection categories, n—a means to indicate the
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relative amount of protection provided by UV-protective tex-
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
tiles.
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3.2 For additional terminology see, Terminology D123. 5. Determination of Mean UPF of Prepared-for-Testing
Specimens
4. Significance and Use
5.1 The determination of Mean UPF (UPF ) of prepared-
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Designation:D6603–00 Designation:D6603–07
Standard Guide for
1
Labeling of UV-Protective Textiles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6603; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 ThisstandarddescribeslabelingrequirementsfortextileproductsintendedfortheprotectionofhumansfromUVAandUVB
radiation.
1.2 Thisstandardisnotintendedtobeusedforthelabelingofmedical-devicesunprotectivefabricsandclothingwhoselabeling
is specified in the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration’s Draft Guidance for the Preparation of a Premarket Notification document.
1.3 The label requirements are in addition to those required by the Care Labeling Rule and fiber content (composition) labeling
acts (Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939, and The Textile Fiber Products Identification Act).
1.4 This document contains terminology to be used in the labeling of UV-protective textiles.
1.5 Labeling recommended in this guide will be based on UV protection data collected by instrumental methods.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123Terminology Related to Textiles
D3938Guide for Determining or Confirming Care Instructions for Apparel and Other Textile Consumer Products
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D5489Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions on Textile Products ASTM Standards:
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D 6544 Practice for the Preparation of Textiles Prior to Ultraviolet (UV) Transmission Testing
2.2 AATCC Standards:
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183 Transmittance or Blocking of Erythemally Weighted Ultraviolet Radiation through Fabrics
2.3 Other Standards:
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15 U.S.C., Chapter 2, Subchapter V, The Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
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16 C.F.R. Part 303, Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
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15 U.S.C., Chapter 2, Subchapter III, et. seq., Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939
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16 C.F.R. Part 300, Rules and Regulations Under the Wool Products Identification Act
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16 C.F.R Part 423, Care Labeling of Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece Goods
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AS/NZS 4399: 1996, Australian/New Zealand Standard Sun Protective Clothing - Evaluation and Classification
FDAOfficeofDeviceEvaluation,DraftGuidanceforthePreparationofaPremarketNotification(510(K))SubmissionforSun
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Protective Clothing, August 10, 1994
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 UV-protective textile, n—any textile whose manufacturer and/or seller product that claims that it protects to protect
consumersfromultraviolet(UV)light,claimsthereductionoftoreducetheriskofskininjuryassociatedwithUVexposure,and/or
uses a graduated rating system that quantifies the amount of UV protection afforded.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—UV-protective textiles include various articles of wearing apparel, accessories such as hats and shoes,
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ThisguideisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD13onTextilesandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD13.65onUVProtectiveFabricsandClothing.
Current edition approved Nov. 10, 2000. Published February 2001.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2007. Published November 2007. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D 6603–00.
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Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, PO Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
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shade devices such as umbrellas, awnings, and baby-carrier covers, and the fabric/materials used to produce these items.
3.1.1.2 Discussion—UV-protective textiles are so
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