1、Designation: D6663 08 (Reapproved 2013)Standard Specification forWoven and Knitted Comforter and Accessory Products forInstitutional and Household Use1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6663; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or
2、, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the evaluation of specificperformance characteristics
3、 of importance 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 m
4、aterials, operations, 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-tion
5、s prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD1230 Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles(Withdrawn 2010)3D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing TextilesD2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens forTextiles (Withdrawn 2008)3
6、D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel,Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather ProductsD3512 Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other RelatedSurface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Random TumblePilling TesterD3786 Test Method for Bursting Strength of TextileFabricsDiaphragm Bursting S
7、trength Tester MethodD3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of TextilesConstant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst TestD3882 Test Method for Bow and Skew in Woven andKnitted FabricsD5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation ofTextile Fabrics (Grab Test)2.2 AATCC Standards:4Test Method 8
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 Repeated Home LaunderingsTest
9、 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 DrycleaningTest Method 135 D
10、imensional 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 Staining2.3 Other Documents:Glossary for
11、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 method shall prevail.3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions of other textile
12、 terms used in thisperformance specification, refer to Terminology D123 and the1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 onTextiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.63 on HomeFurnishings.Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2013. Published October 2013. Orig
13、inallyapproved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D666308. DOI:10.1520/D6663-08R13.2For 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 Doc
14、ument Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last 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 in the AATCC Techn
15、ical Manual.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1AATCC Glossary. For definitions of care labeling terms, referto Terminology D3136.3.1.2 bedskirt, na decorative product which is positionedbelow the mattress and drapes to th
16、e floor; a dustruffle.3.1.3 comforter, na bed covering assembly, consisting ofan insulating filler secure between two layers of fabric,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
17、 include pillowshams,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 fabr
18、ic.3.1.7 pillow sham, na decorative product which covers abed pillow.3.1.8 For definitions of other textile terms used in thisspecification, refer to Terminology D123 and the AATCCGlossary. For definitions of care labeling terms, refer toTerminology D3136.4. Significance and Use4.1 Upon mutual agree
19、ment between 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 oraesthetics, the ultimate consumer of articles made from thesefabrics m
20、ay find acceptable products that do not conform to allof the requirements 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 produ
21、ct meets ASTM Specification XXXXexcept for the following characteristic(s).”TABLE 1 Specification RequirementsCharacteristics Requirements SectionWoven Comforterand AccessoriesKnitted Comforterand AccessoriesBreaking Force(CRT) Type MachineEachDirectionA133 N (30 lbf) Min NA 7.1.1Bursting StrengthAN
22、A 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/Cotton SA 3.0 MinBSA 3.0 MinB100 % Cotton SA 2.2 MinBSA 2.2 MinBBow and Skewne
23、ss 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 MinCClass 4 MinC7.1.7.2Crocking 7.1.7.3Dry Class 4 MinDClass 4 MinDWet Cla
24、ss3MinDClass 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 7.1.7.6Refurbishing Acceptable Acceptable 7.2.1Appearance (Product)Fill Leakage (Produ
25、ct) 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 be usedinterchangeably because there may be no overall correlation between them. See Notes 2-5.BClass in colorfa
26、stness and SArating 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, colortransfer or wrinkling. The numerical rating in Table 1 or higher is acceptable.CAATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.DAATCC Gray Scale for Stainin
27、g.D6663 08 (2013)24.3 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 dictate varying performance parameters for any
28、particular product.4.4 The uses and significance of particular properties andtest methods are discussed in the appropriate sections of thespecified test methods. See Practice D1776.5. Sampling5.1 Acceptance Testing LotUnless agreed otherwise, con-sider as a lot for acceptance testing all material of
29、 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 methods. Perform the tests on the
30、product as it reaches the consumer. Any “partially finished” or“post-finish” fabrics should be processed in accordance withthe fabric manufacturers instructions.5.3.1 If the applicable, test method does not specify thenumber of specimens, use the procedures in Practice D2905 todetermine the number o
31、f specimens per laboratory sample unit.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 avera
32、ge for the laboratory sampling unit.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 comfo
33、rterand accessory products shall conform 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
34、 follows:7.1.1 Breaking ForceDetermine the breaking force asdirected in Test Method D5034, 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 testingmachin
35、e may be used. The crosshead speed 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
36、cannot be used interchangeably. In 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 D3786 or Test MethodD3787 as agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier.NOTE 3There is no overall
37、correlation between the results 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 D3786 shall prevail.NOTE 4
38、The precision of the bursting strength 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 evalua
39、ted.7.1.3 PillingDetermine pilling as directed in Test MethodD3512 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 ho
40、usehold use, AATCC TestMethod 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 hou
41、sehold products,AATCC TestMethod 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 di
42、rected on the bleach container.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 a
43、greed upon between the pur-chaser 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 D3882 with tolerances asstated in Table 1 or as agreed upon between the purchaser andsupplier.7.1.7 Colo
44、rfastness:7.1.7.1 LaunderingDetermine 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.
45、7.3 CrockingDetermine the colorfastness 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, Optio
46、n A or E.NOTE 5In case of controversy, AATCC Test Method 16, Option 3shall prevail.D6663 08 (2013)37.1.7.5 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 t
47、he supplier,except when regulated by applicable government mandatorystandards. If flammability is to be tested, Test Method D1230can 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 fabr
48、ic and all component parts, such asseams and trim. Mount and evaluate 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 Ev
49、aluate the filling distribution after refurbishing,using AATCC Test Method 143.7.2.2 Fill LeakageNo acceptable standard method is yetavailable 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 p
