1、Designation: D3776/D3776M 09a (Reapproved 2017)Standard Test Methods forMass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3776/D3776M; the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the yea
2、r of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval. A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.1. Scope1.1 These test methods cover th
3、e measurement of fabricmass per unit area (weight) and is applicable to most fabrics.1.2 There are four approved options:1.2.1 Option AFull Piece, Roll, Bolt or Cut (Section 7).1.2.2 Option BFull Width Sample (Section 8).1.2.3 Option CSmall Swatch of Fabric (Section 9).1.2.4 Option DNarrow Fabrics (
4、Section 10).1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, eachsystem shall be used independently of the other. Combiningvalues from the two systems may result in non-conf
5、ormancewith the standard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations pri
6、or to use.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalB
7、arriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing TextilesD3773 Test Methods for Length of Woven FabricD3774 Test Method for Width of Textile Fabric2.2 Other Standard:ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Inspection
8、by Attributes33. Terminology3.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard:weight.3.2 For definitions of all other textile terms see TerminologyD123.4. Summary of Test Methods4.1 Fabric mass is calculated from the mass of a specimenthe length and width of which have been measured as directedi
9、n one of the procedures in Test Method D3773 and D3774.5. Apparatus5.1 Scale, with a capacity and sensitivity sufficient to weighthe full piece, roll, bolt, or cut units to within 60.1 % of theirgross mass. The accuracy of the scale should be certified by arecognized authority.5.2 Balance, having a
10、capacity and sensitivity to weighwithin 60.1 % of the mass of the specimens being tested.5.3 Cutting Die, either square or round with an area of atleast 13 cm2or 2 in.26. Conditioning6.1 Condition test specimens as directed in Practice D1776.6.2 All weighing tests should be made in the standardatmos
11、phere for testing textiles (21 6 1C (70 6 2F),65 6 2 % RH), after the specimens have been conditioned inthe same atmosphere. It may be impractical to condition thespecimens in Option A or nonconditioned testing may beagreed upon by the purchaser and supplier. When the full rollsor bolts of fabric ca
12、nnot be properly conditioned in a reason-able time with available facilities, perform the tests withoutconditioning and report the actual conditions prevailing at thetime of the test. Such results may not correspond with the1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 onTexti
13、les and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.60 on Fabric TestMethods, Specific.Current edition approved July 15, 2017. Published August 2017. ReplacesSections 35 to 41 of Methods D1910 64 (1975). Originally approved in 1979. Lastprevious edition approved in 2013 as D3776 09a(2013). DOI
14、: 10.1520/D3776_D3776M-09AR17.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American Nation
15、al Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.org.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized pri
16、nciples on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.119 results obtained after testing adequately conditioned specimensin the
17、standard atmosphere for testing textiles.7. Option AFull Piece, Roll, Bolt, or Cut7.1 Significance and Use7.1.1 OptionAfor the determination of mass per unit area ofwoven fabrics may be used for acceptance testing of commer-cial shipments since it has been used extensively in the trade.7.1.2 In case
18、 of a dispute arising from differences inreported test values when using Test Methods D3776 foracceptance testing of commercial shipments, the purchaser andthe supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine ifthere is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Competentstatistical assist
19、ance is recommended for the investigation ofbias. As a minimum, the two parties should take a group of testspecimens which are as homogeneous as possible and whichare from a lot of material of the type in question. The testspecimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbersto each laboratory
20、 for testing. The average results from the twolaboratories should be compared using students t-test forunpaired data and an acceptable probability level chosen by thetwo parties before testing is begun. If a bias is found, either itscause must be found and corrected or the purchaser and thesupplier
21、must agree to interpret future test results in the light ofthe known bias.7.2 SamplingAs a lot sample for acceptance testing, takeat random the number of rolls of fabric as directed in anapplicable material specification or other agreement betweenthe purchaser and the supplier. Consider rolls of fab
22、ric to be theprimary sampling units. Consider the rolls of fabric in the lotsample as the laboratory sample and as the test specimens.7.3 Procedure:7.3.1 Measure the length of the full piece, roll, bolt, or cutby the hand procedure in Test Method D3773.7.3.2 Measure the width by the tension-free alt
23、ernative ofOption A of Test Method D3774.7.3.3 Weigh the fabric, with shell and holder, if any, to thenearest 0.1 % of its mass.7.3.4 Weigh the holder, if any, to the nearest 0.1 % of itsmass.7.4 Calculations:7.4.1 Determine the net weight of the fabric by subtractingthe weight of the holder from th
24、e total weight.7.4.2 Dimensions and mass may all be determined in SIunits and mass per unit area calculated using Eq 1, Eq 2,orEq3, as follows:g/m25 103M/LW (1)g/m 5 103M/L (2)m/kg 5 L/M (3)where:M = mass of fabric, in kilograms,L = length of fabric, in metres, andW = width of fabric, in metres.7.4.
25、3 Calculate the mass per unit area, mass per linear yard,or linear yards per pound to three significant figures, unlessotherwise specified, using Eq 4, Eq 5, Eq 6,orEq 7, as follows:Mass per unit area:oz/yd25 576M/LW (4)Mass per yard:oz/yd 5 16M/L (5)Linear yards per pound:yd/lb 5 L/M (6)yd/lb 5 16
26、oz/yd (7)where:M = mass of fabric, in pounds,L = length of fabric, in yards, andW = width of fabric, in inches.7.4.4 If preferred, convert the U.S. customary units to SIunits using Eq 8, Eq 9,orEq 10, as follows:Mass, g/m25 oz/yd2333.906 (8)Mass, g/m 5 oz/yd 331.000 (9)m/kg 5 yd/lb 32.016 (10)8. Opt
27、ion BFull Width Sample8.1 Significance and Use:8.1.1 This procedure is applicable to a full-width sample cutfrom a full piece, roll, bolt, or cut. Unless otherwise specified,these results will include selvages and will be on the basis ofconditioned fabric.8.1.2 Option B is not recommended for the ac
28、ceptancetesting of commercial shipments, since Option A is regularlyused for that purpose.8.2 Sampling:8.2.1 Lot SampleAs a lot sample for acceptance testing,take at random the number of rolls of fabric as directed in anapplicable material specification or other agreement betweenthe purchaser and th
29、e supplier. Consider the roll of fabric to bethe primary sampling units.8.2.2 Laboratory SampleFrom each roll or piece in the lotsample, cutdont tearat least one laboratory sample thefull width of the fabric and at least 250 mm (10 in.) in length.The cut edges must be a straight line, free of indent
30、ations orbulges, unless both edges have been made to trace parallelfilling yarns. In this procedure the complete laboratory sampleis used as the specimen.8.3 Procedure:8.3.1 Measure the length of the conditioned specimen by thehand procedure of Test Method D3773.8.3.2 Measure the width by the tensio
31、n-free alternative ofOption A of Test Method D3774.8.3.3 Weigh the specimen in grams on a scale or balance tothe nearest 0.1 % of its mass (weight).8.4 Calculations:8.4.1 Calculate the mass per unit area, mass per linear yard,or linear yards per pound to three significant figures, unlessotherwise sp
32、ecified, using Eq 11, Eq 12, Eq 13,orEq 14,asfollows:Mass per unit area:D3776/D3776M 09a (2017)219 oz/yd25 45.72G/LsW (11)Mass per linear yard:oz/yd 5 1.27G/Ls(12)Linear yards per pound:yd/lb 5 16/oz per linear yd (13)yd/lb 5 12.6Ls/G (14)where:G = mass of specimen, in grams,Ls= length of specimen,
33、in inches, andW = width of specimen, in inches.8.4.2 If preferred, convert the U.S. customary units to SIunits using Eq 4, Eq 5,orEq 6 in 7.4.3.8.4.3 Alternatively, dimensions and mass may all be deter-mined in SI units and calculated using Eq 15, Eq 16,orEq 17,as follows:Mass per unit area:g/m25 10
34、6G/LsW (15)Mass per linear metre:g/m 5 103G/Ls(16)Linear metres per kilogram:m/kg 5 Ls/G (17)where:G = mass of specimen, gLs= length of specimen, mm, andW = width of specimen, mm.9. Option CSmall Swatch of Fabric9.1 Significance and Use:9.1.1 This procedure is applicable when a small swatch offabric
35、 is sent to the laboratory to be used as the test specimen.The results are considered to be applicable to the sample onlyand not necessarily to the lot from which the sample was taken.9.1.2 Measurements by this method do not include selvagesand should be reported as such, unless a selvage allowance
36、isspecified.9.1.3 Option C is not recommended for acceptance testingof commercial shipments since Option A is regularly used forthat purpose.9.2 SamplingOption C is used only when limited fabric isavailable and should not be used for acceptance sampling.Prepare such specimens from small swatches as
37、is possible.9.3 Preparation of SpecimensPrepare a conditioned speci-men having an area of at least 130 cm2(20 in.2) or a number ofsmaller die cut specimens taken from different locations in thesample and having a total area of at least 130 cm2(20 in.2)Donot take these specimens closer than one tenth
38、 of the fabricwidth to a selvage or cut edge. If insufficient fabric is availableto meet these criteria, note that fact in the report.9.4 Procedure:9.4.1 Determine the area of the specimen(s) used. Fordie-cut specimens, the area of the die is normally given. Forother specimens, multiply the length b
39、y the width.9.4.2 Weigh the specimen(s) to within 60.1 % of mass(weight) on a balance. Specimens of a fabric may be weighedtogether.9.5 Calculations:9.5.1 Dimensions and mass may be determined in SI unitsand calculated using Eq 15 (8.4.3), Eq 18,orEq 19, as follows:Mass per linear metre:g/m 5 103GW/
40、LsWs(18)Linear metre per kilogram:m/kg 5 LsWs/GW (19)where:G = mass of specimen, gW = width of fabric, mmLs= length of specimen, mm, andWs= width of specimen mm.9.5.2 Calculate the mass in ounces per square yard, ouncesper linear yard, or linear yards per pound to three significantfigures using Eq 1
41、1 (8.4.1), Eq 19,orEq 20, as follows:Mass per linear yard:oz/yd 5 1.27GW/LsWs(20)Linear yards per pound:yd/lb 5 12.6LsWs/GW (21)where:G = mass of specimen, g,W = width of fabric, in.Ws= width of specimen, in., andLs= length of specimen, in.9.5.3 If preferred convert the U.S. customary units to SIuni
42、ts by using Eq 8, Eq 9,orEq 10 in 7.4.4.10. Option DNarrow Fabrics10.1 Significance and Use:10.1.1 This procedure is intended for use with narrowfabrics as so designated by the trade. These fabrics are usually300 mm (12 in.) in width or less, have a selvage on both sidesand are woven on multishuttle
43、 looms.10.1.2 Option D is not recommended for acceptance testingof commercial shipments since Option A is regularly used forthat purpose.10.2 Sampling:10.2.1 Lot SampleAs a lot sample for acceptance testing,take at random the number of rolls of fabric as directed in anapplicable material specificati
44、on or other agreement betweenthe purchaser and the supplier. Consider the rolls of fabric to bethe primary sampling units.10.2.2 Laboratory SampleFrom each roll or piece in thelot sample, cut a conditioned laboratory sample 1 m 6 3mm(36.0 6 0.10 in.) long perpendicular to the selvages. Take aminimum
45、 of three such laboratory samples from differentplaces, distributed as evenly as practicable along the length ofthe roll or piece. In this procedure a complete laboratorysample is used as a specimen.10.3 Procedure:10.3.1 Measure the width of the fabric to the nearest 1 mm(0.125 in.) by the tension-f
46、ree alternative of Option A of TestMethods D3774.10.3.2 Weigh each specimen to within 60.1 % of its weighton a scale or balance.D3776/D3776M 09a (2017)319 10.4 Calculations:10.4.1 If all measurements are made in SI units, use Eq 15,Eq 16 or Eq 17 in 8.4.3.10.4.2 Calculate the average mass as ounces
47、per linear yardor linear yards per pound using Eq 12, Eq 13,orEq 14 from8.4.1.10.4.3 If preferred, convert the U.S. customary units to SIunits using Eq 9 or Eq 10 in 7.4.4.11. Report11.1 State that the tests were made as directed in Option A(or B or C or D) in Test Methods D3776. Describe the materi
48、alor product sampled and the method of sampling used.11.2 Report the following information:11.2.1 Option used to measure fabric mass per unit area.11.2.2 Fabric mass in ounces per square yard, or ounces perlinear yard, or in yards per pound, to three significant figures.11.2.3 Fabric mass in grams p
49、er square metre, or grams perlinear metre, or metres per kilogram, to three significantfigures.11.2.4 Fabric width if mass is reported as mass per linearmetre (yard) or metres per kilogram (yards per pound).11.2.5 State whether the fabric weight includes or does notinclude selvages, and11.2.6 Atmospheric conditions under which the tests wereconducted and whether the specimens were conditioned asdirected in Practice D1776.12. Precision and Bias12.1 SummaryIn comparing two averages of four obser-vations when using Option B of Test Methods D377
