September 13, 2016
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has issued the following standards:
| REFERENCE | NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| ASTM D2594 - 04(2016) | Standard Test Method for Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabrics Having Low Power | Measures fabric growth and fabric stretch of knitted fabrics intended for use in swimwear, anchored slacks, and other form-fitting apparel (also commonly known as semi-support apparel) applications, as well as test conditions for measuring the fabric growth of knitted fabrics intended for use in sportswear and other loose-fitting apparel (also commonly known as comfort stretch apparel) applications. |
| ASTM D3511 / D3511M - 16 | Standard Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Brush Pilling Tester | Determines propensity of a fabric to form pills and other related surface changes on textiles using the brush pilling tester; intended to be used on upholstery, automotive, luggage and heavy duty uniform fabrics because it is highly abrasive. |
| ASTM D3512 / D3512M - 16 | Standard Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Random Tumble Pilling Tester | Determines propensity of a fabric to form pills and other related surface changes on textiles using the random tumble pilling tester; applicable to all types of woven and knitted apparel fabrics. |
| ASTM D3774 - 96(2016) | Standard Test Method for Width of Textile Fabric | Measures width of fabrics, pile or napped surface width, or both; applicable to full rolls, bolts of fabric, and short specimens removed from a roll or bolt. |
| ASTM D3882 - 08(2016) | Standard Test Method for Bow and Skew in Woven and Knitted Fabrics | Determines bow and skew of filling yarns in woven fabrics and the courses in knitted fabrics; also used to measure bow and skew of printed geometric designs. |
| ASTM D3990 - 12(2016) | Standard Terminology Relating to Fabric Defects | Specifies terminology covering defects in both woven and knit fabrics. |
| ASTM D4032 - 08(2016) | Standard Test Method for Stiffness of Fabric by the Circular Bend Procedure | Determines stiffness of fabrics by the circular bend procedure; applicable to all types of fabrics, including woven, knitted and nonwovens, of any fiber content. |
| ASTM D4158 - 08(2016) | Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Uniform Abrasion) | Determines resistance to abrasion of a wide range of textile materials using the uniform abrasion testing instrument. Fabrics of all types, including carpets, garments and nonwovens may be tested under this method. |
| ASTM D4964 - 96(2016) | Standard Test Method for Tension and Elongation of Elastic Fabrics (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Type Tensile Testing Machine) | Measures tension and elongation of wide or narrow elastic fabrics made from natural or man-made elastomers, either alone or in combination with other textile yarns, when tested with a constant-rate-of-extension (CRE) type tensile testing machine. |
| ASTM D4966 - 12(2016) | Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Martindale Abrasion Tester Method) | Determines abrasion resistance of textile fabrics using the Martindale abrasion tester. Fabrics of all types may be tested by this method but difficulties may arise with fabrics with a pile depth greater than 0.08 in. (2 mm). |