1、Designation: D3994 131Standard Performance Specification forWoven Swimwear Fabrics1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3994; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in pa
2、rentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1NOTESection 3 was updated editorially in September 2013.1. Scope1.1 This performance specification covers woven fabrics foruse in mens, womens and childrens s
3、wimwear, composed ofany textile fiber or mixture of textile fibers.1.2 These requirements apply to the length and widthdirections for those properties where fabric direction is perti-nent.1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest method described in this specification: This st
4、andard doesnot purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of thisstandard to establish appropriate safety and health practicesand determine the applicability of regulatory limitations priorto use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM
5、 Standards:2D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD434 Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarns inWoven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam (Withdrawn2003)3D1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics byFalling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) ApparatusD2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics
6、 by theTongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine)D2622 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products byWavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence SpectrometryD2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens forTextiles (Withdrawn 2008)3D5034 Test Method for B
7、reaking Strength and Elongation ofTextile Fabrics (Grab Test)D7022 Terminology Relating to Apparel32.2 AATCC Test Methods:48 Colorfastness to Crocking: Crockmeter Method15 Colorfastness to Perspirationn16.3 Colorfastness to Light23 Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes61 Colorfastness to Laundering: Acce
8、lerated106 Colorfastness to Water: Sea107 Colorfastness to Water116 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical CrockmeterMethod129 Colorfastness to Ozone in the Atmosphere Under HighHumidities135 Dimensional Changes of Fabrics After Home Launder-ing162 Colorfastness to Water: Chlorinated Pool172 Col
9、orfastness to Powdered Non-Chlorine Bleach inHome Laundering188 Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach in Home LaunderingEvaluation Procedure No. 1 Gray Scale for Color ChangeEvaluation Procedure No. 2 Gray Scale for StainingEvaluation Procedure No. 8 AATCC 9-Step ChromaticTransference Scale2.3 Federal St
10、andard:16 CFR 1610 Standard for Flammability of Clothing Tex-tiles516 CFR, Chapter IIConsumer Product SafetyCommission, Subchapter DFlammable Fabrics ActRegulations52.4 Military Standard:MIL-STD-105D Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-spection by Attributes6NOTE 1Reference to test methods in this
11、 standard give only the1This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM CommitteeD13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.61 onApparel.Current edition approved July 1, 2013. Published August 2013. Originallyapproved in 1981. Last previous edition approved
12、 in 2008 as D3994 02(2008).DOI: 10.1520/D3994-13E01.2For 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.3The last
13、 approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists(AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, http:/www.aatcc.org.5Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government PrintingOffice,
14、 Washington, DC 20402.6Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1permanent part of the designation
15、 of ASTM, AATCC, or other testmethods. The current editions of each test method cited shall prevail.3. Terminology3.1 For all terminology related to Apparel see TerminologyD7022.3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard:swimwear.3.2 For terms relating to chemical or colorfastness testi
16、ng,refer to specific AATCC methods. For definitions of all othertextile terms see Terminology D123.4. Specification Requirements4.1 The properties of fabrics for woven swimwear shallconform to the specification requirements in Table 1.5. Significance and Use5.1 Upon mutual agreement between the purc
17、haser and thesupplier, woven fabrics intended for this end use should meetall of the requirements listed in Table 1 of this specification.5.2 It is recognized that for purposes of fashion or aestheticsthe ultimate consumer of articles made from these fabrics mayfind acceptable fabrics that do not co
18、nform to all of therequirements in Table 1. Therefore, one or more of therequirements listed in Table 1 may be modified by mutualagreement between the purchaser and the supplier.5.2.1 In such cases, any references to the specification shallspecify that: “This fabric meets ASTM Specification D3994,ex
19、cept for the following characteristic(s).”5.3 Where no prepurchase agreement has been reachedbetween the purchaser and the supplier, and in case ofcontroversy, the requirements listed in Table 1 are intended tobe used as a guide only. As noted in 5.2, ultimate consumerdemands dictate varying perform
20、ance parameters for anyparticular style of fabric.5.4 The significance and use of particular properties and testmethods are discussed in the appropriate sections of thespecified test methods.6. Sampling6.1 Acceptance Testing LotUnless there is prior agreementconsider as a lot for acceptance testing
21、all material of a singleitem received as a single shipment.6.2 Lot SampleAs a lot sample for acceptance testing, takeat random the number of rolls as directed in an applicableTABLE 1 Specification RequirementsNOTE 1Class in a, b, and c is based on a numerical scale of 5 for negligible or no color ch
22、ange or color transfer to 1 for very severe color changeor color transfer.Characteristic Requirements SectionBreaking strength (load)A(CRT): 7.1Nonstretch fabrics 133 N (30 lbf), minStretch fabrics 89 N (20 lbf), min 40 % or greaterelongationYarn slippage14-in. (6-mm) separation 89 N (20 lbf), min 7
23、.2Tear strength (nonstretch direction) 6.7 N (1.5 lbf), min 7.3Dimensional change:Laundering 3 %, max 7.4.1Colorfastness:Burnt gas fumes1 cycle 7.5.1Shade change, originalfabric and after 1 laundering Class 4B,minSodium Hypochlorite Bleach Class 4B,min 7.5.10Powdered Non-Chlorine Bleach Class 4B,min
24、 7.5.11Laundering 7.5.2Shade change Class 4B,minStaining Class 4C,minCrocking 7.5.3Dry Class 4D,minWet Class 4D,minWater 7.5.4Shade change Class 4B,minStaining Class 4C,minChlorinated Pool Class 4B7.5.5Perspiration 7.5.6Shade change Class 4BStaining Class 4CSea water 7.5.7Shade change Class 4B,minSt
25、aining Class 4C,minOzoneShade change Class 34B,minLight (20 AATCC FU) (xenon-arc) Step 4B,min 7.5.9Flammability Class 1 or Class 2 7.6ASee Note 2.BAATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.CAATCC Gray Scale for Staining.DAATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale.D3994 1312specification or other agreement be
26、tween the purchaser and theseller, such as an agreement to use MIL-STD-105D.6.3 Laboratory SampleFrom each roll or piece in the lotsample, cut two laboratory samples the full width of the fabricand at least 375 mm (15 in.) along the selvage.6.4 Test Specimens Take the number of specimens di-rected i
27、n each of the applicable test methods. Perform the testson the fabric as it will reach the customer. Any “partiallyfinished” or “post-finish” fabrics should be processed inaccordance with the fabric manufacturers instructions.6.5 If the applicable test method does not specify thenumber of specimens,
28、 use the procedures in Practice D2905 todetermine the number of specimens per laboratory samplingunit. Use (1) a reliable estimate of the variability of individualobservations on similar materials in the users laboratory, (2)a95 % probability level, and (3) an allowable difference of 5 %of the avera
29、ge between the test results on laboratory samplingunits and the average for the laboratory sampling unit. Theaverage for a laboratory sampling unit is the average thatwould be obtained by applying the test method to all of thepotential specimens from that laboratory sampling unit.7. Test Methods7.1
30、Breaking Force Determine the dry breaking force, inthe standard atmosphere for testing textiles, as directed in TestMethod D5034, using a constant rate of traverse (CRT) tensiletesting machine with the speed of the pulling clamp at 300 + 10mm (12 + 0.5 in.)/min.NOTE 2Fabrics that include fibers whic
31、h are known to lose strengthwhen wet, such as rayon, should be tested for wet breaking strength, also.NOTE 3If preferred, the use of a constant-rate-of-extension (CRE)testing machine is permitted. The crosshead speed should be as agreedbetween the purchaser and the supplier. There may be no overallc
32、orrelation between the results obtained with the CRT and the CREmachines. Consequently these two breaking load testers cannot be usedinterchangeably. In case of controversy, the CRT machine shall prevail.7.2 Resistance to Yarn SlippageDetermine the resistanceto yarn slippage as directed in Test Meth
33、od D434.NOTE 4The precision of Test Method D434 has not been established,and it may not be suitable for fabrics with low yarn counts in terms of thenumber of ends and picks per inch.7.3 Tear Strength Determine the tear strength in thenonstretch direction as directed in Test Method D1424.NOTE 5If pre
34、ferred, the use of Test Methods D2261 or D2622 ispermitted with existing requirements as given in this standard. There maybe no overall correlation between the results obtained by the tongue tearmethod and the Elmendorf method. Consequently these two tear testerscannot be used interchangeably. In ca
35、se of controversy, Test MethodD1424 shall prevail.7.4 Dimensional Change:7.4.1 LaunderingDetermine the maximum dimensionalchange after five launderings as directed in the applicableprocedure in AATCC 135 or as agreed between the purchaserand supplier.7.4.1.1 The wash conditions and drying procedure
36、shall beas agreed between the purchaser and the supplier.7.5 Colorfastness:7.5.1 Burnt Gas Fumes Determine the colorfastness toburnt gas fumes on the original fabric and after one launderingas directed in AATCC Test Method 23.NOTE 6Washing conditions shall be the same as those used in 7.4.1.1.7.5.2
37、LaunderingDetermine the colorfastness to launder-ing as directed in the applicable procedure of AATCC TestMethod 61. The test conditions shall be agreed between thepurchaser and the supplier.7.5.3 Colorfastness to CrockingDetermine the colorfast-ness to dry and wet crocking as directed in AATCC Test
38、Method 8 for solid shades and AATCC Test Method 116 forprints or as agreed between the purchaser and the supplier.7.5.4 Colorfastness to WaterDetermine the colorfastnessto water as directed in AATCC Test Method 107.7.5.5 Colorfastness to Water-Chlorinated PoolDeterminethe colorfastness as directed i
39、n AATCC Test Method 162.7.5.6 Colorfastness to PerspirationDetermine the color-fastness to perspiration as directed in AATCC Test Method 15.7.5.7 Colorfastness to Sea WaterDetermine the colorfast-ness to sea water as directed in AATCC Test Method 106.7.5.8 Colorfastness to OzoneDetermine the colorfa
40、stnessto ozone as directed in AATCC Test Method 129.7.5.9 Colorfastness to LightDetermine the colorfastnessto light as directed in AATCC Test Method 16.3.NOTE 7There are distinct differences in spectral distribution betweenthe various types of machines listed in AATCC Test Method 16.3, with nooveral
41、l correlations between them. Consequently, these machines cannotbe used interchangeably. In case of controversy, results obtained with theWater Cooled Xenon Arc machine listed in Option 3 shall prevail.7.5.10 Colorfastness to Sodium Hypochlorite BleachDetermine the colorfastness to chlorine bleach a
42、s directed inAATCC Test Method 188.7.5.11 Colorfastness to Powdered Non-Chlorine BleachDetermine the colorfastness to non-chlorine bleach as directedin AATCC Test Method 172.7.6 Flammability The flammability requirements shall beas agreed between the purchaser and the supplier, providedthey meet or
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