ASTM D3996-02(2008)
Historical Standard: ASTM D3996-02(2008) Standard Performance Specification for Knit Swimwear Fabrics
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ASTM D3996
1. Scope
1.1 This performance specification covers circular and warp knitted fabrics for use in knit swimwear, composed of any textile fiber or mixture of textile fibers.
1.2 These requirements apply to both the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.
1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification. 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
D2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for 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
AATCC Methods
188 Colorfastness to Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach in Home LaunderingFederal Standard
16 CFR 1610 Standard for Flammability of Clothing TextilesKeywords
swimwear ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 61.020 (Clothes)
DOI: 10.1520/D3996-02R08
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