ASTM D7019-20

Standard Performance Specification for Brassiere, Slip, Lingerie and Underwear Fabrics

ABSTRACT
This performance specification covers fabrics used in brassieres underwear, slips, and lingerie. The requirements apply to the length and width directions for those properties where each fabric direction is pertinent. The fabric shall conform to the required breaking strength, tearing strength, resistance to yarn slippage, bursting strength, dimensional change, colorfastness, appearance, and flammability.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Fabrics intended for this end-use should meet all of the requirements listed in Table 1. (A) There is more than one method that can be used to measure breaking strength, tearing strength, bursting strength and lightfastness. These methods cannot be used interchangeably since there may be no overall correlation between them (see Note 2, Note 3, Note 4, and Note 6).(B) See Note 5.  
4.2 It should be recognized that fabric can be produced utilizing an almost infinite number of combinations of construction variables (e.g., type of fibers, percentage of fibers, yarn twist, yarn number, warp and pick count, chemical and mechanical finishes). Additionally, fashion or aesthetics dictate that the ultimate consumer may find acceptable articles made from fabrics that do not conform to all of the requirements in Table 1.  
4.2.1 Hence, no single performance specification can possibly apply to all the various fabrics that could be utilized for this end-use.  
4.3 The uses and significance of particular properties and test methods are discussed in the appropriate sections of the specified test methods.
SCOPE
1.1 This performance specification covers fabrics used in brassieres underwear, slips, and lingerie.  
1.2 These requirements apply to the length and width directions for those properties where each fabric direction is pertinent.  
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this performance specification: 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.  
1.4 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: 30-Jun-2020
• ICS: 61.020 - Clothes
• Technical Committee: D13 - Textiles
• Drafting Committee: D13.61 - Apparel

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D3787-16(2020) - Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2020

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:D7019 −20
Standard Performance Specification for
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Brassiere, Slip, Lingerie and Underwear Fabrics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7019; 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 D3786 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile
Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
1.1 This performance specification covers fabrics used in
D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—
brassieres underwear, slips, and lingerie.
Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
1.2 These requirements apply to the length and width
D5034 TestMethodforBreakingStrengthandElongationof
directions for those properties where each fabric direction is
Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
pertinent.
D7022 Terminology Relating to Apparel
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1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
2.2 AATCC Test Methods:
test methods described in this performance specification: This
TM8 Colorfastness to Crocking: Crockmeter Method
standarddoesnotpurporttoaddressallofthesafetyconcerns,
TM15 Colorfastness to Perspiration
ifany,associatedwithitsuse.Itistheresponsibilityoftheuser
TM16.3 Colorfastness to Light
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
TM23 Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
TM61 Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated
regulatory limitations prior to use.
TM116 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crock-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
meter Method
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
TM124 Smoothness Appearance of Fabrics after Repeated
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Home Laundering
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
TM132 Colorfastness to Drycleaning
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
TM135 Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laun-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. dering
TM158 Dimensional Changes on Drycleaning in Perchloro-
2. Referenced Documents
ethylene: Machine Method
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TM172 Colorfastness to Powdered Non-Chlorine Bleach in
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Home Laundering
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
TM188 Colorfastness to Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach in
D434 Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarns in
Home Laundering
Woven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam (Withdrawn
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2.3 Federal Standard:
2003)
16 CFR 1610 - Flammable Fabrics Act Regulations
D1336 Test Method for Distortion ofYarn in Woven Fabrics
D1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by
NOTE 1—Reference to test methods in this specification give only the
Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus
permanent part of the designation of ASTM, AATCC, or other test
methods. The current editions of each test method cited shall prevail.
D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the
Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-
3. Terminology
Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
3.1 For definitions of textile terms used in this specification
refer to Terminologies D123 and D7022. For terms relating to
chemical and colorfastness testing refer to specificAATCC test
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on
methods.
Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.61 on Apparel.
Current edition approved July 1, 2020. Published August 2020. Originally
3.2 Definitions found in a dictionary of common usage are
approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as D7019-14. DOI:
suitable for this specification.
10.1520/D7019-20.
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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
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O.
the ASTM website. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on Available from Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office,
www.astm.org. Washington, DC 20402.
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4. Significance and Use Test Method D5034 using a constant-rate-of-extension (CRE)
tensile testing machine.
4.1 Fabrics intended for this end
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Designation: D7019 − 14 D7019 − 20
Standard Performance Specification for
1
Brassiere, Slip, Lingerie and Underwear Fabrics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7019; 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 fabrics used in brassieres underwear, slips, and lingerie.
1.2 These requirements apply to the length and width directions for those properties where each fabric direction is pertinent.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this performance specification: 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,safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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
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D434 Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarns in Woven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam (Withdrawn 2003)
D1336 Test Method for Distortion of Yarn in Woven Fabrics
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)
D3786 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
D7022 Terminology Relating to Apparel
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2.2 AATCC Test Methods:
8TM8 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method
15TM15 Colorfastness to Perspiration
16TM16.3 Colorfastness to Light
23TM23 Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes
61TM61 Colorfastness to Laundering, Home and Commercial: Laundering: Accelerated
116TM116 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crockmeter Method
124TM124 Smoothness Appearance of Fabrics after Repeated Home LaunderingsLaundering
132TM132 Colorfastness to Drycleaning
135TM135 Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laundering
158TM158 Dimensional Changes on Drycleaning in Perchloroethylene: Machine Method
172TM172 Colorfastness to Powdered Non-Chlorine Bleach in Home Laundering
188TM188 Colorfastness to Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach in Home Laundering
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This 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, 2014July 1, 2020. Published March 2014August 2020. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 20102014 as
D7019-05(2010).D7019-14. DOI: 10.1520/D7019-14.10.1520/D7019-20.
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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 the ASTM website.
3
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.3 Federal Standard:
16 CFR 1610 - Flammable Fabrics Act Regulations
NOTE 1—Reference to test methods in this 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 specification refer to Terminologies D123 and D7022. For terms relating to
chemical and colorfastness testing refer to specific AATCC test methods.
3.2
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