1、Designation: D6674 01 (Reapproved 2017)Standard Guide forProficiency Test Program for Fabrics1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6674; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A n
2、umber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONProficiency testing is the use of interlaboratory test comparisons to determine the performance ofindividual laboratories for specific t
3、ests and to monitor the consistency and comparability of alaboratorys test data.Participation in proficiency testing programs provides laboratories with an objective means ofassessing and demonstrating the reliability of the data they are producing. Although there are severaltypes of proficiency tes
4、ting programs, they all share the common feature of the comparison of testresults obtained by two or more laboratories.One of the main uses of proficiency testing programs is to assess laboratories ability to performtests competently. This will involve the preparation of the test specimens, calibrat
5、ing or validating thetesting equipment, performing the tests and reporting the data.Bodies assessing the technical competence of testing laboratories normally require or expectsatisfactory participation in proficiency testing as evidence of a laboratorys ability to produce reliabletest results.1. Sc
6、ope1.1 This guide outlines the Proficiency Test Program forFabrics. Elements for planning the proficiency test program,selecting the sample fabrics to be used, the testing protocol,and the calculations for the data to be reported are included inthis practice.1.2 The planning of the proficiency test
7、program requires ageneral knowledge of testing of textile fabrics and statisticalprinciples included in the analysis of the data.1.3 This guide is designed to meet the quality systemsproficiency and competence requirements of participating labo-ratories. This program is not accredited to any interna
8、tionalstandard.1.4 The instructions in this guide follow the logic of fullscale laboratory tests as described in Practice D2904 and GuideE1301, except with this new guide placing its emphasis onproficiency testing.1.5 Procedures given in this guide are applicable to methodsbased on the measurement o
9、f discrete measurement data andgrades or scores.1.6 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 t
10、he World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD737 Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile FabricsD1230 Test Method for Flammability of Apparel TextilesD2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength
11、of Fabrics by theTongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine)D2904 Practice for Interlaboratory Testing of a Textile TestMethod that Produces Normally Distributed Data (With-drawn 2008)3D2906 Practice for Statements on Precision and Bias forTextiles (Withdrawn 2
12、008)3D3775 Test Method for Warp (End) and Filling (Pick) Countof Woven Fabrics1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles andis the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.60 on Fabric Test Methods,Specific.Current edition approved July 15, 2017. Published August 2017.
13、Originallyapproved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D667401(2013).DOI: 10.1520/D6674-01R17.2For 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 sta
14、ndards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance
15、 with internationally recognized principles 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.1D5034 Test Method for Breaking Streng
16、th and Elongation ofTextile Fabrics (Grab Test)D5035 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation ofTextile Fabrics (Strip Method)D6545 Test Method for Flammability of Textiles Used inChildrens SleepwearE1301 Guide for Proficiency Testing by InterlaboratoryComparisons (Withdrawn 2012)33. Terminolog
17、y3.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard:accuracy, of a test method; batch sample; bias, in statistics;calibrate; precision; precision, under conditions of between-laboratory precision; proficiency testing; program coordinator;repeatability, in statistics; reproducibility, in statistic
18、s; sample;specimen; test result; testing laboratory.3.2 For definitions of textile and statistical terms used in thispractice, and discussions of their use, refer to TerminologyD123 and appropriate textbooks on statistics.4. Significance and Use4.1 Proficiency testing is a means of securing estimate
19、s ofthe variability of results obtained by different laboratoriestesting homogeneous materials taken from batch samples whenfollowing procedures prescribed in a specific test method.4.1.1 For the purpose of this guide, homogeneous materialsare considered to be laboratory samples cut from the samebat
20、ch sample (roll or garment lot) and selected at random forthe participant laboratories.4.2 This proficiency test program is to be considered afull-scale interlaboratory test, in which a reasonably largenumber of laboratories participate by testing a series ofmaterials using one or more operators per
21、 laboratory and reportthe data for analysis.4.2.1 For the purposes of this guide, Full Scale LaboratoryTest is defined in Practice D2904. This is not to be confusedwith the full scale testing terminology and definitions whichappear in other test methods, such as flammability, thatdescribe the size o
22、f the specimens being tested.4.3 The statistical data generated by this practice provideinformation needed to exhibit participation in a formal profi-ciency test study.4.4 All data are submitted to the program coordinator atASTM Headquarters for the preparation and distribution of theproficiency tes
23、ting program reports. All laboratory data areconfidential with no disclosure of lab identity except for eachparticipants own laboratory. Published reports contain alllaboratory test data (coded), statistical analysis of test data,charts plotting test results versus lab code, and other informa-tion.5
24、. Materials to be Used in Study5.1 Mechanical Testing ProgramThree types of materialsare to be included in the study. The materials shall be describedas light, medium and heavy as defined by the breakingstrengths. The materials to be used for this study shall beselected by the Subcommittee D13.93 wi
25、th assistance fromparticipant laboratories and pertinent subcommittees. An ac-credited laboratory selected by the Subcommittee D13.93 shallact as host and maintain these materials. The host laboratoryshall not be held responsible for the performance of the testmaterials at the participant laboratori
26、es.5.2 Flammability Test ProgramAt least seven types offabrics are to be available for the study, not all of which will beused at the same time. The materials shall be described by fibertype, construction type (woven, knit, nonwoven), surfacecharacteristics and fabric weight as defined by the flamma
27、bilitycharacteristics. The fabrics to be used for this study shall beselected by the Subcommittee D13.93. An accredited labora-tory selected by the Subcommittee D13.93 shall act as the hostand maintain these fabrics. The host laboratory shall not beheld responsible for the performance of the materia
28、ls at theparticipant laboratories.6. Distribution of Test Materials6.1 The proficiency test program is designed for the testmaterials to be distributed at a minimum two times eachcalendar yearFebruary and August. Each participating labo-ratory shall apply throughASTM Headquarters for inclusion inthe
29、 program.6.2 The materials will be distributed by having the hostlaboratory cut fabric samples from each batch roll or garmentlot. The samples will be identified, labeled and mailed to eachparticipating laboratory. ASTM Headquarters will providedetailed instruction sheets and mailing labels to the h
30、ostlaboratory.6.3 Instructions for testing, recording data and return; formsand fabric samples will be mailed together as instructed.7. Selection of Test Methods7.1 For Mechanical TestingThe test methods shall beselected and monitored by the Subcommittee D13.93. Theprotocol of this guide may not inc
31、lude the entire scope ofmethods used for testing fabric, but will include at least onemechanical test from the fields used to define woven fabricproperties such as construction, air permeability and strength.Other methods may be added or deleted as directed by D13.93with input from ASTM staff, parti
32、cipating laboratories, andpertinent Sub-Committee.7.1.1 The methods to be used for this guide are as follows:D737 Air Permeability of Textile FabricsD2261 Tearing Strength By Tongue Method (CRE Type Instrument)D3775 Fabric Count of Woven FabricD5034 Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabric
33、s (GrabTest)D5035 Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (StripTest)7.2 For Flammability TestingThe test methods shall beselected and monitored by the subcommittee D13.93. Theprotocol of this guide may not include the entire scope ofmethods used for testing fabrics, but will include at
34、least oneflammability test from the fields used to define characteristicsof the end use product.NOTE 1D13.52 is preparing two additional testing protocols to beused in conjunction with the flammability tests. The criteria are beingD6674 01 (2017)2established for lab personnel to identify the types o
35、f product being testedand a comprehensive exam for the scope of testing.7.2.1 The methods to be used for this guide are as follows:D1230 Flammability of Apparel FabricsD6545 Flammability of Textiles Used in Childrens Sleepwear8. Sampling8.1 Sampling of MaterialsThe host laboratory shall allo-cate en
36、ough material to provide for all participating laborato-ries to perform the complete scope of testing for the program.8.2 Numbers of DeterminationsEach participating labshall prepare the test specimens and number of determinations(replicates) as directed by the proficiency testing program.9. Data Re
37、porting9.1 All data shall be reported as instructed using the formssupplied with the material package.9.2 Outlying ObservationsAll data shall be reported. Ex-ceptions to this general policy should be made only whenassignable causes for deletion of a test value are present. Incases where there is no
38、assignable cause for a test value beingout of line, the test value shall be retained and reported.10. Report10.1 Table of Results pages provides a listing of laboratorieswith corresponding test results. Each laboratory is identified bya randomly selected code with the same laboratory codeapplying th
39、roughout the entire report. To maintain confidenti-ality of test data, the identification of lab codes will not bereleased from ASTM. Therefore, program participants will beable to identify only their own test data. The laboratoryidentification code may change with subsequent reports. Eachtable page
40、 contains a heading identifying the method and testfabric.10.2 Lab Average column contains the lab average asreported to ASTM by the participating laboratories.10.3 The Lab Range column represents the difference be-tween the labs lowest and highest of the raw data results.10.4 Description of Z-Score
41、 ColumnThe Z-Score column(comparable to the Students t statistic) reports each labsdeviation in units of standard deviations. The Z Score is thecalculated number of standard deviations a sample mean isabove or below the population mean. The criteria for the ZScores will be as follows:Z 3 = unsatisfa
42、ctoryZ-Scores outside this range should occur only about one timein twenty, if a laboratory has average capability running themethod. Laboratories should strive to obtain Z Score valuesclose to zero. The Z-Score is calculated as follows:Z Score 5 lab average 2 total average!/total standard deviation
43、10.5 Identification of Outlier DataDuring the analyticalreview of the data it was observed that when including all datain the calculation of the Overall Average and Std. Deviation, insome cases, the averages and standard deviations are adverselyaffected by outlier data. Therefore, through two iterat
44、ions ofcalculations, labs who had a Z-Score Value of 6 3 or greaterhave been asterisked in the table. These data, while stillincluded in the tables, have not been included in the statisticalanalysis. This step of excluding data is only performed throughtwo iterations. After the second iteration, all
45、 remaining datahave been included in the resulting statistical analysis.10.6 FlagsThis column contains reference to data outsideeither three standard deviations or the upper limit of the RangeChart.A“1” indicates that the labs average exceeds 3 standarddeviations, a “2” indicates that the labs range
46、 exceeds theupper range limit.10.7 High-Low ChartsThese are provided for each sampleas a visual comparison of laboratory performance. The “Y”scale represents the test results and “X” scale the laboratorycodes. Each laboratorys data is plotted. The length of thewhiskers represents the high-low range
47、of the five test resultsfor each lab. Horizontal lines are provided at the OverallAverage and Overall Average plus/minus three standard devia-tions.10.8 Range GraphThis is provided to chart individual LabRanges against the Total Range Average. The Upper ControlLimit is determined by multiplying 2.11
48、4 times the TotalRange Average.11. Keywords11.1 calibration; proficiency testing; program coordinator;testing laboratory; Z scoreD6674 01 (2017)3APPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. A CHECK LIST FOR INVESTIGATING THE ROOT CAUSE OF UNSATISFACTORY ANALYTICAL PERFORMANCEINTRODUCTIONTo identify why a l
49、aboratorys data may have been considered a statistical outlier and/or improvethe precision, the following action items are suggested. There may be additional ways to improve theperformance.1) Check the results for typos, calculation errorsand transcription errors.2) Reanalyze the sample: check for repeatability.3) Check the sample for homogeneity orcontamination and that a representative specimenhas been analyzed.4) Review the test method and ensure that thelatest version of the ASTM test method is beingused. Check the procedure step by step with thean
