ASTM D4852-88(2000)
Historical Standard: ASTM D4852-88(2000) Standard Practice for Evaluation of Attached Upholstery Fabrics
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM D4852
1. Scope
1.1 This practice is to be used to evaluate specific characteristics of importance in the performance of upholstery fabric attached to a furniture unit, including woven, knitted, tufted, flocked, or vinyl fabrics.
1.2 It is understood that the fabric used to construct the upholstered furniture unit should be evaluated initially using appropriate fabric performance standards, such as Specifications D3597 and D3690.
1.3 Loose cushions or pillows considered an inherent part of the total furniture unit are to be evaluated using this practice.
1.4 This practice is not to be used to evaluate slipcovers or throws used as furniture coverings. Outdoor furniture coverings are not to be evaluated using this practice.
1.5 This practice shall not be construed to be a standard of performance but only as a standard practice for evaluation of attached upholstery fabrics.
1.6 This practice may be used by mutual agreement between purchaser and supplier to establish purchasing specifications.
1.7 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
D3597 Performance Specification for Woven Upholstery Fabrics--Plain, Tufted, or Flocked
D3690 Performance Specification for Vinyl-Coated and Urethane-Coated Upholstery Fabrics--Indoor
D4771 Performance Specification for Knitted Upholstery Fabrics for Indoor Furniture
D7023 Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings
AATCC Method
AATCCEvaluationProce Scale for Color Change Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, http://www.aatcc.org.Other Documents
Woven Upholstery Fabric Standards and Guidelines Reissued in 1986 by the Joint-Industry Fabric Standards Committee including American Furniture Manufacturers Association, California Furniture Manufacturers Association, Furniture Manufacturers Association of Grand Rapids, Association of Western Furniture Suppliers, and Home Furnishings Manufacturers Association. Available from American Furniture Manufacturers Association, P.O. Box HP-7, High Point, NC 27261.Keywords
furniture; upholstery; Furniture; Knitted textile fabrics; Performance--textiles; Refurbishing; Textile fabrics (flocked); Textile fabrics (vinyl); Upholstery fabrics/materials/applications; Vinyl-coated fabrics/fibers/yarns; Vinyl textile fabrics; Welting; Woven textile fabrics;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 59.080.30 (Textile fabr); 97.140 (Furniture)
DOI: 10.1520/D4852-88R00
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