1、Designation: D 6663 01Standard Specification forWoven and Knitted Comforter and Accessory Products forInstitutional and Household Use1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6663; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of
2、 revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the evaluation of specificperformance characteristics of importance
3、in woven and knitcomforter and accessory products, except for pillows andwindow treatments, for use in institutional and householdenvironments.1.2 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest methods described in this specification: This standard mayinvolve hazardous materials, opera
4、tions, and equipment. Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.
5、2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles2D 1230 Test Method for Flammability of Textiles2D 1776 Practice for Conditioning Textiles for Testing2D 2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimensfor Textiles2D 3136 Terminology for Permanent Care labels for Co
6、n-sumer Textile and Leather Products Other than Carpets andUpholstery2D 3512 Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Re-lated Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Random Tum-bling Pilling Tester Method3D 3786 Test Method for Hydraulic Bursting Strength ofKnitted Goods and Nonwoven Fabrics Diaphr
7、agm Burst-ing Strength Tester Method3D 3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of KnittedGoods Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test3D 3882 Test Method for Bow and Skewness in Woven andKnitted Fabrics3D 5034 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation ofTextile Fabrics (Grab Test)32.2 AAT
8、CC Standards:4Test Method 8 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crock-meter MethodTest Method 15 Colorfastness to PerspirationTest Method 16 Colorfastness to LightTest Method 61 Colorfastness to Laundering, Home andCommercial: AcceleratedTest Method 88B Appearance of Seams in Durable PressItems After R
9、epeated Home LaunderingsTest Method 96 Dimensional Changes in Commercial Laun-dering of Woven and Knitted Fabrics Except WoolTest Method 116 Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary VerticalCrockmeter MethodTest Method 124 Appearance of Fabrics After RepeatedHome LaunderingTest Method 132 Colorfastness to
10、DrycleaningTest Method 135 Dimensional Changes in Automatic HomeLaundering of Woven and Knit FabricsTest Method 143 Appearance of Apparel and Other TextileEnd Products After Repeated Home LaunderingsEvaluation Procedure 1 Gray Scale for Color ChangeEvaluation Procedure 2 Gray Scale for StainingEvalu
11、ation Procedure 3 AATCC Chromatic TransferenceScale2.3 Other Documents:Glossary for AATCC Standard Terminology5NOTE 1Reference to test methods in this performance specificationgive only the pertinent part of the designation of ASTM, AATCC, or othertest methods. The current edition of each test metho
12、d shall prevail.3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions of other textile terms used in thisperformance specification, refer to Terminology D 123 and theAATCC Glossary. For definitions of care labeling terms, referto Terminology D 3136.3.1.2 bedskirt, na decorative product which is positi
13、onedbelow the mattress and drapes to the floor; a dustruffle.3.1.3 comforter, na bed covering assembly, consisting ofan insulating filler secure between two layers of fabric,1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 onTextiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommitte
14、e D13.63 on HomeFurnishings.Current edition approved May 10, 2001. Published June 2001.2Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.01.3Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.02.4Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O.Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.5Availabl
15、e in the AATCC Technical Manual.1Copyright ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.designed to reduce heat loss.3.1.4 comforter accessories, nproducts which augment orenhance the decorative feature of the comforter.3.1.4.1 DiscussionAccessories can include pillow
16、shams,dustruffles, bedskirts, duvets, etc. but does not include pillowsor window treatments.3.1.5 duvet, na decorative outercover in which a com-forter is inserted.3.1.6 fill leakage, nin comforters, either partial or totalpenetration of batting material through the outer or face fabric.3.1.7 pillow
17、 sham, na decorative product which covers abed pillow.3.1.8 For definitions of other textile terms used in thisspecification, refer to Terminology D 123 and the AATCCGlossary. For definitions of care labeling terms, refer toTerminology D 3136.4. Significance and Use4.1 Upon mutual agreement between
18、the purchaser and thesupplier, comforter and accessory products intended for thisend use should meet all of the requirements listed in Table 1 ofthis specification.4.2 It is recognized that, for purposes of fashion or aesthet-ics, the ultimate consumer of articles made from these fabricsmay find acc
19、eptable products that do not conform to all of therequirements in Table 1. Therefore, one or more of therequirements in Table 1 may be modified by mutual agreementbetween the purchaser and the supplier.4.2.1 In such cases, any references to the specification shallspecify that: “This product meets AS
20、TM Specification XXXXexcept for the following characteristic(s).”4.3 Where no pre-purchase 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 4.2, ultimate consumerdemands
21、 dictate varying performance parameters for anyparticular product.4.4 The uses and significance of particular properties andtest methods are discussed in the appropriate sections of thespecified test methods.5. Sampling5.1 Acceptance Testing LotUnless agreed otherwise, con-sider as a lot for accepta
22、nce testing all material of a single itemas a single shipment.5.2 Lot Samples and Laboratory SamplesFor acceptancetesting, take lot samples and laboratory samples as directed ineach of the applicable test methods.5.3 SpecimensTake the number of specimens directed ineach of the applicable test method
23、s. Perform the tests on theproduct as it reaches the consumer. Any “partially finished” or“post-finish” fabrics should be processed in accordance withTABLE 1 Specification RequirementsCharacteristics Requirements SectionWoven Comforterand AccessoriesKnitted Comforterand AccessoriesBreaking Force(CRT
24、) Type MachineEach DirectionA133 N (30 lbf) Min NA 7.1.1Bursting StrengthANA 155 kPa (35 psi) Min 7.1.2Pilling 4.0 Min 4.0 Min 7.1.3Dimensional Change to: 7.1.4LaunderingEach Direction 3.0 % Max 5.0 % MaxDry CleaningEach Direction 3.0 % Max 5.0 % MaxRefurbishingAppearance (Fabric) 7.2.1Polyester/Cot
25、ton SA 3.0 MinBSA 3.0 MinB100 % Cotton SA 2.2 MinBSA 2.2 MinBBow and Skewness 7.1.7Fabric Weave 3.0 % Max 3.0 % MaxPattern Print Acceptable AcceptableColorfastness to:Laundering: 7.1.7.1Alteration in Shade Class 4 MinCClass 4 MinCStaining Class 3 MinDClass 3 MinDDry Cleaning - (Shade Change) Class 4
26、 MinCClass 4 MinC7.1.7.2Crocking 7.1.7.3Dry Class 4 MinDClass 4 MinDWet Class 3 MinDClass 3 MinDLight (20 AATCC FU) 7.1.7.4Xenon-ArcAStep 4 MinCStep 4 MinCPerspiration 7.1.7.5Alteration in Shade Class 4 MinCClass 4 MinCStaining Class 3 MinDClass 3 MinDFlammability (Product) Class 1 Class 1 7.1.7.6Re
27、furbishing Acceptable Acceptable 7.2.1Appearance (Product)Fill Leakage (Product) Acceptable Acceptable 7.2.2AThere is more than one standard method that can be used to measure breaking force, bursting force, tear resistance, and lightfastness. These methods cannot beused interchangeably because ther
28、e may be no overall correlation between them. See Notes 2-5.BClass in colorfastness and SA rating is baled on a numerical scale of 5.0 for negligible color change, color transfer, or wrinkling to 1.0 for vary severe color change,color transfer or wrinkling. The numerical rating in Table 1 or higher
29、is acceptable.CAATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.DAATCC Gray Scale for Staining.D 66632the fabric manufacturers instructions.5.3.1 If the applicable, test method does not specify thenumber of specimens, use the procedures in Practice D 2905 todetermine the number of specimens per laboratory sample u
30、nit.5.3.2 Use a reliable estimate of the variability of individualobservations on similar materials in the users laboratory, a95 % probability level, and an allowable difference of 5 % ofthe average between the test results on laboratory samplingunits and the average for the laboratory sampling unit
31、.5.3.3 The average for a laboratory sampling unit is theaverage that would be obtained by applying the test method toall of the potential specimens from the laboratory samplingunit.6. Specification Requirements6.1 The properties of institutional and household comforterand accessory products shall co
32、nform to the specificationrequirements in Table 1 or by mutual agreement between thepurchaser and the supplier.7. Test Methods7.1 FabricThe physical and colorfastness properties ofthe fabrics in the woven and knit comforter products shall beevaluated as directed as follows:7.1.1 Breaking ForceDeterm
33、ine the breaking force asdirected in Test Method D 5034, using a constant-rate-oftraverse CRT-type tensile testing machine with the speed of thepulling jaw at 300 610 mm/min (12.0 6 0.5 in/min).NOTE 2If preferred, a constant-rate-of, extension CRE-type testingmachine may be used. The crosshead speed
34、 should be the same speed asfor the (CRT) or as agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier.There may be no overall correlation between the results obtained with theCRT-type machine and with the CRE-type machine. Consequently, thesetwo breaking force testers cannot be used interchangeably. In
35、 case ofcontroversy, use of the CRT-type machine shall prevail.7.1.2 Bursting StrengthDetermine the bursting strength ofknit fabrics as directed in Test Method D 3786 or Test MethodD 3787 as agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier.NOTE 3There is no overall correlation between the results
36、obtainedwith the CRT-type machine equipped with a bursting attachment and thediaphragm bursting tester. Consequently, these two bursting testers cannotbe used interchangeably. In the case of controversy, the motor-driventester in Test Method D 3786 shall prevail.NOTE 4The precision of the bursting s
37、trength testers has not beenestablished. The methods are accordingly not recommended for accep-tance testing unless preceded by an interlaboratory check in the labora-tories of the purchaser and supplier, using randomized replicate specimensof the material to be evaluated.7.1.3 PillingDetermine pill
38、ing as directed in Test MethodD 3512 with a test time (run time) of 30 min.7.1.4 Dimensional ChangeDetermine the maximum di-mensional change after refurbishing five times followingpermanently attached care label instructions or as directed inAATCC Test Method 135 for household use, AATCC TestMethod
39、158 for drycleaning, or AATCC Test Method 96 forinstitutional use or as agreed upon between the purchaser andthe supplier.7.1.4.1 If there is no attached care label, the refurbishingconditions shall be as specified by the supplier when usingAATCC Test Method 135 for household products, AATCC TestMet
40、hod 158 for drycleaning, or AATCC Test Method 96 forinstitutional products.7.1.4.2 When chlorine bleach is to be used, introduce onecup of any liquid chlorine household bleach containing 5.25 %sodium-hypochlorite (5.0 % available chlorine) into the washerin the manner directed on the bleach containe
41、r.7.1.4.3 When non-chlorine bleach is to be used, introduce itinto the washer in the amount and manner directed on thecontainer.7.1.5 AppearanceDetermine the smoothness appearanceof the fabrics after five launderings as directed in AATCC TestMethod 124 unless otherwise agreed upon between the pur-ch
42、aser and the supplier.7.1.6 Bow and SkewnessBefore and after refurbishingdetermine the bow and skewness of the comforter fabrics orproducts as directed in Test Method D 3882 with tolerances asstated in Table 1 or as agreed upon between the purchaser andsupplier.7.1.7 Colorfastness:7.1.7.1 Laundering
43、Determine the colorfastness to laun-dering as directed in AATCC Test Method 61 unless otherwiseagreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier.7.1.7.2 DrycleaningFor drycleanable fabrics determinethe colorfastness to drycleaning as directed in AATCC TestMethod 132.7.1.7.3 CrockingDetermine the co
44、lorfastness to dry andwet crocking as directed in AATCC Test Method 8 for solidshades and AATCC Test Method 116 for prints or as agreedupon between the purchaser and the supplier.7.1.7.4 LightDetermine the colorfastness to light as di-rected in AATCC Test Method 16, Option A or E.NOTE 5There is a di
45、stinct difference in spectral distribution betweenthe xenon fading lamp apparatus and the enclosed carbon-arc (notsunshine-carbon arc). Consequently, these two fading apparatus cannot beused interchangeably because there is no known overall correlationbetween them. In case of controversy, AATCC Teat
46、 Method 16, Option E,shall prevail.7.1.7.5 PerspirationDetermine the colorfastness to per-spiration as directed in AATCC Test Method 15.7.1.7.6 FlammabilityThe flammability requirements shallbe as agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier,except when regulated by applicable government manda
47、torystandards. If flammability is to be tested, Test Method D 1230can be used as the method of evaluation; test only as receivedand not refurbished.7.2 Product:7.2.1 AppearanceBefore and after refurbishing, evaluatethe appearance of fabric and all component parts, such asseams and trim. Mount and ev
48、aluate as directed in Section 7 ofAATCC Test Method 143 using appropriate standards asdescribed in AATCC Test Method 88B and 124. Acceptanceperformance requirements shall be as agreed upon between thepurchaser and the supplier.7.2.1.1 Evaluate the filling distribution after refurbishing,using AATCC
49、Test Method 143.7.2.2 Fill LeakageNo acceptable standard method is yetD 66633available for the determination of this fabric property. Depend-ing on the type of fill used during the manufacture of thecomforter, and the cover factor of face and back fabrics, varieddegrees of fill leakage may occur, and this property can only beevaluated on the assembled comforter. Hence, the, degree ofpermissible fill leakage should be agreed upon by the purchaserand the supplier.8. Conformance8.1 When the purchaser and supplier have agreed uponspecific requirements for the
