ASTM D1117

Refer to the particular test method cited for the property of interest for specific significance and use statements.

In case of a dispute arising from the differences in reported test values when using the test methods listed in these test methods for acceptance testing of commercial shipments, the purchaser and the supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine whether a statistical bias exists between their laboratories. Competent statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of this bias. As a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test specimens that are as homogeneous as possible and that are from a lot of material of the type in question. The test specimens should then be assigned randomly, in equal numbers, to each laboratory for testing. The average results from the two laboratories should be compared using Student’ t-test for unpaired data and an acceptable probability level chosen by the two parties before the testing is begun. If a bias is found, either its cause must be determined and corrected or the purchaser and supplier must agree to interpret future results in the light of the known bias.

1. Scope

1.1 This guide covers procedures for testing nonwoven fabrics. The test procedures appear in the following sections:

Note 2—The terms "machine" and "cross machine" must be substituted for "warp" and "filling," respectively, throughout these test methods wherever pertinent.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only and may be approximate.

1.3 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

D123 Terminology Relating to Textile Materials
D1683 Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven Fabrics
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
D2724 Test Method for Bonded and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
D3776 Test Methods for Mass per Unit Area (Weight) of Woven Fabric
D3786 Test Method for Hydraulic Bursting Strength of Knitted Goods and Nonwoven Fabrics: Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
D3884 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Rotary Platform, Double-Head Method)
D3885 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Flexing and Abrasion Method)
D3886 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Inflated Diaphragm Method)
D4158 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Uniform Abrasion Method)
D5034 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
D5035 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Test)
D5729 Test Method for Thickness of Nonwoven Fabrics
D5732 Test Method for Stiffness of Nonwoven Fabrics Using the Cantilever Test
D5733 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Nonwoven Fabrics by the Trapezoid Procedure
D5734 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Nonwoven Fabrics by the Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf) Apparatus
D5735 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Nonwoven Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (CRE Testing)
D5736 Test Method for Thickness of Highloft Nonwoven Fabrics
D5908 Test Method for Resin Binder Distribution and Binder Penetration Analysis of Polyester Nonwoven Fabrics
D737 Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics
F778 Test Methods for Gas Flow Resistance Testing of Filtration Media
EDNA Test Method 10.3-Nonwovens Absorption

Index Terms

abrasion resistance; air permeability; breaking strength; dimensional change; drycleaning; elongation; fabric; fabric bursting strength; highloft; mass per unit area; nonwoven fabric; seam strength; stiffness; tearing strength; thickness; ICS Number Code 59.080.30

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