ASTM D6321-98
Historical Standard: ASTM D6321-98 Standard Practice for the Evaluation of Machine Washable T-Shirts
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1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers test methods and procedures used to evaluate important characteristics of machine washable T-shirts. T-shirts may be made of knitted fabric composed of any textile fiber(s) or blend of fibers and intended to be used as underwear or as an outer garment.
1.2 T-shirts' characteristics may be assessed either as a final product or at any intermediate processing stage.
1.3 This practice excludes T-shirts intended for hand washing or dry cleaning care.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
D3786 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics--Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles--Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
D3887 Specification for Tolerances for Knitted Fabrics
D3940 Test Method for Bursting Strength (Load) and Elongation of Sewn Seams of Knit or Woven Stretch Textile Fabrics
D4154 Performance Specification for Mens and Boys Knitted and Woven Beachwear and Sports Shirt Fabrics
D4156 Performance Specification for Womens and Girls Knitted Sportswear Fabrics
Keywords
T-shirts;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 61.020 (Clothes)
DOI: 10.1520/D6321-98
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