1、Designation: F 1816 97 (Reapproved 2004)Standard Safety Specification forDrawstrings on Childrens Upper Outerwear1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1816; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year
2、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.INTRODUCTIONKnots, toggles, and other decorative or functional attachments on the ends of long, loosedrawstrings can catch and
3、 snag on other objects. Two hazards associated with such drawstrings onchildrens upper outerwear have been identified: the potential strangulation hazard associatedprimarily with hood and neck area drawstrings of upper outerwear; the potential vehicular dragginghazard associated primarily with waist
4、 and bottom drawstrings of upper outerwear. This consumersafety specification is intended to reduce the risk of drawstrings on childrens upper outwear accessingand getting snagged in various entrapment areas.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers and is intended to reducestrangulation and vehicular d
5、ragging hazards associated withdrawstrings on childrens upper outerwear.1.2 The type of clothing covered by this specification isgirls and boys clothing, such as jackets and sweatshirts,generally intended to be worn on the exterior of other clothing.1.3 The sizes covered by this specification are si
6、zes 2T to 12for neck/hood drawstrings and sizes 2T to 16 for waist/bottomdrawstrings.1.4 Upper outerwear with fully retractable drawstrings areexempt.The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded asthe standard. The SI units given in parentheses are forinformation only.2. Referenced Docum
7、ents2.1 ASTM Standards:D 5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions forApparel Sizing23. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 bartack, nthe stitching through the drawstring andchannel usually at the back center of the channel to prevent thedrawstrings being pulled th
8、rough its channel.3.1.2 bottom of upper outerwear, nthe edge that circum-scribes the lowest part of the garment (most distant from theneck area).3.1.3 drawstring, na non-retractable cord, ribbon, or tapeof any material to pull together parts of upper outerwear toprovide for closure.3.1.4 hood, na lo
9、ose, pliable covering for the head, eitherdetachable or permanently attached to upper outerwear.3.1.5 neck area, nthe area 1 in. (25 mm) above or belowthe neck opening.3.1.6 neck opening, nthe opening is defined by the seambetween the body of the upper outerwear and the collar orhood.3.1.7 toggle, n
10、the wooden, plastic, metal or otherwise-composed piece attached to the loose end of the drawstring fordecorative purposes or to prevent the drawstrings being drawnthrough its channel.3.1.8 upper outerwear, nclothing, such as jackets andsweatshirts, generally intended to be worn on the exterior ofoth
11、er garments.3.1.9 waist, nthe narrowed part of the body between thechest and hips (see Terminology D 5219).4. Performance Requirements4.1 There shall be no drawstrings in the hood and neck areaof childrens upper outerwear sizes 2T to 12.4.2 Drawstrings at the waist and bottom of childrens upperoutwe
12、ar sizes 2T to 16 shall:4.2.1 Not exceed 3 in. (75 mm) in length outside thedrawstring channel when the garment is expanded to its fullestwidth,4.2.2 Have no toggles, knots, or other attachments at thefree ends, and4.2.3 Be bartacked, if the drawstring is one continuousstring (see 3.1.6).1This speci
13、fication is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 onConsumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.37 onDrawstrings for Childrens Clothing.Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2004. Published January 2004. Originallyapproved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 1997
14、as F 181697.2For 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.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Dr
15、ive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.5. Keywords5.1 childrens clothing; drawstringsAPPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. RATIONALEX1.1 Potential Strangulation HazardFrom January 1985to June 1995, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissionreceived 42 reports, including 1
16、2 deaths, in which primarilyhood and neck drawstrings caught on playground equipment,cribs, a fence, an escalator, or farm machinery, resulting inactual or near strangulation. Victims ranged in age from 14months to 8 years. The majority of the cases involved play-ground slides. Typically, as the chi
17、ld descended the slide, adrawstring dropped into a gap between slide components, forexample, between the slide and platform, between the slide andtunnel cover, between segments of a spiral slide, and so forth.The drawstring pulled through the gap to the point where thetoggle or knot on the end cause
18、d it to snag. As a result, the childwas suspended part way down the slide, with the garment anddrawstring taut at the neck, strangling the child.X1.2 Vehicular Dragging HazardFrom 1991 to 1996, theU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission received report of12 incidents, including 4 deaths, in which wa
19、ist and bottomdrawstrings snagged on school bus handrails or in schoolbusdoors. Typically, as the child descended the steps to get off thebus, the drawstring dropped into a gap in the handrail. Beforethe child or driver realized that the drawstring was snagged, thebus door had closed and the bus was
20、 driving away, draggingthe child. Fatalities usually involved the childs being run overby the bus. Victims ranged in age from 7 to 14 years.ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this
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23、e, which you may attend. If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you shouldmake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org).F 1816 97 (2004)2
