Significance and Use

Upon mutual agreement between the purchaser and the supplier, woven high stretch fabrics used in apparel should meet all of the requirements listed in Table 1 of this specification.

It is recognized that, for purposes of fashion or aesthetics, the ultimate consumer of articles made from these fabrics may find acceptable products that do not conform to all of the requirements listed in Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the requirements in Table 1 may be modified by mutual agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.

In such cases, any references to the specifications should specify that: This product meets ASTM specifications XXXX except for the following characteristic(s).

Where no pre-purchase agreement has been reached between the purchaser and supplier, and in case of controversy, the requirements listed in Table 1 are intended to be used as a guide only. As noted in 4.2, ultimate consumer demands dictate varying performance parameters for a particular product.

The uses and significance of particular properties and test methods are discussed in the appropriate sections of the specified test methods.

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the performance requirements for woven high stretch fabrics used in apparel.

1.2 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this performance 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

D3107 Test Methods for Stretch Properties of Fabrics Woven from Stretch Yarns

D3775 Test Method for Warp (End) and Filling (Pick) Count of Woven Fabrics

D3776 Test Methods for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric

Keywords

apparel; fabrics; high stretch; performance specification;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 59.080.30 (Textile fabrics)

DOI: 10.1520/D7507-10

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ASTM D7507