ASTM D6663-08(2019)
(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 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.
1.3 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.
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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:D6663 −08 (Reapproved 2019)
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 Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Random Tumble
Pilling Tester
1.1 This specification covers the evaluation of specific
D3786 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile
performance characteristics of importance in woven and knit
Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
comforter and accessory products, except for pillows and
D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—
window treatments, for use in institutional and household
Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
environments.
D3882 Test Method for Bow and Skew in Woven and
1.2 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Knitted Fabrics
test methods described in this specification:This standard does
D5034 TestMethodforBreakingStrengthandElongationof
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
2.2 AATCC Standards:
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environ-
TM8 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter
mental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
Method
limitations prior to use.
TM15 Colorfastness to Perspiration
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
TM16.2 Colorfastness to Light: Carbon-Arc
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
TM16.3 Colorfastness to Light: Xenon-Arc
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
TM61 Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
TM88B Seam Smoothness in Fabrics After Home Launder-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ings
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
TM96 Dimensional Changes in Commercial Laundering of
Woven and Knitted Fabrics Except Wool
2. Referenced Documents
TM116 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crock-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
meter Method
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
TM124 Smoothness Appearance of Fabrics After Home
D1230 Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles
Laundering
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
TM132 Colorfastness to Drycleaning
D2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for
TM135 Dimensional Changes inAutomatic Home Launder-
Textiles (Withdrawn 2008)
ing of Woven and Knit Fabrics
D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel,
TM143 Appearance ofApparel and Other Textile End Prod-
Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products
ucts After Home Launderings
D3512 TestMethodforPillingResistanceandOtherRelated
TM158 Dimensional Changes on Drycleaning in Perchloro-
ethylene: Machine Method
EP1 Gray Scale for Color Change
EP2 Gray Scale for Staining
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on
Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.63 on Home
EP8 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale
Furnishings.
M11 Glossary for AATCC Standard Terminology
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2019. Published February 2019. Originally
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D6663–08 (2013).
NOTE 1—Reference to documents in this specification give only the
DOI: 10.1520/D6663-08R19.
pertinent part of the designation ofASTM,AATCC, or other test methods
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. Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
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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D6663−08 (2019)
and standards. The current edition of each test method shall prevail.
3.1.6 fill leakage, n—in comforters, either partial or total
penetration of batting material through the outer or face fabric.
2.3 Other Documents:
3.1.7 pillow sham, n—a decorative product which covers a
3. Terminology
bed pillow.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.8 For definitions of other textile terms used in this
3.1.1 For definitions of other textile terms used in this
specification, refer to Terminology D123 and the AATCC
performance specification, refer to Terminology D123 and the
Glossary. For definitions of care labeling terms, refer to
AATCC Glossary. For definitions of care labeling terms, refer
Terminology D3136.
to Terminology D3136.
3.1.2 bedskirt, n—a decorative product which is positioned
4. Significance and Use
below the mattress and drapes to the floor; a dustruffle.
4.1 Upon mutual agreement between the purchaser and the
3.1.3 comforter, n—a bed covering assembly, consisting of
supplier, comforter and accessory products intended for this
an insulating filler secure between two layers of fabric,
end use should meet all of the requirements listed in Table 1 of
designed to reduce heat loss.
this specification.
3.1.4 comforter accessories, n—products which augment or
enhance the decorative feature of the comforter.
4.2 It is recognized that, for purposes of fashion or
3.1.4.1 Discussion—Accessories can include pillowshams,
aesthetics, the ultimate consumer of articles made from these
dustruffles, bedskirts, duvets, etc. but does not include pillows
fabrics may find acceptable products that do not conform to all
or window treatments.
of the requirements in Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the
3.1.5 duvet, n—a decorative outercover in which a com- requirements in Table 1 may be modified by mutual agreement
forter is inserted. between the purchaser and the supplier.
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
Shade Change 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,E D,E
Dry Class 4 Min Class 4 Min
D,E D,E
Wet Class3Min Class 3 Min
Light (20AFU) 7.1.7.4
A C C
Xenon-Arc Step 4 Min Step 4 Min
Perspiration 7.1.7.5
C C
Shade Change 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 2-6.
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.
E
AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale.
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two breaking force testers cannot be used interchangeably. In case of
4.2.1 In such cases, any references to the specification shall
controversy, use of the CRT-type machine shall prevail.
specify that: “This product meets ASTM Specification XXXX
except for the following characteristic(s).”
7.1.2 Bursting Strength—Determine the bursting strength of
knit fabrics as directed in Test Method D3786 or Test Method
4.3 Where no pre-purchase agreemen
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