WK84613 - New Test Method for Standard Test Method for Airflow Resistance of Infant Products

Work Item

ASTM WK84613

New Test Method for Standard Test Method for Airflow Resistance of Infant Products

1. Scope

1.1 This Test Method is intended to quantify the resistance to airflow in soft materials and infant products. This test method does not include performance specifications, which are left to individua

Keywords

Infant bedding; SIDS; airflow; rebreathing

Rationale

The infant product industry highlights "breathability" or "breathable" as a safety feature but there is no consensus on the meaning of those terms. A test method would help to quantify the level of "breathability".

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: F15.12

Committee: F15

Staff Manager: Molly Lynyak

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 12-19-2022

Technical Contact: Michael Leshner

Item: 001

Ballot: F15.19 (23-01)

Status: Will Reballot Item

Item: 003

Ballot: F15 (23-20)

Status: Will Reballot Item

Item: 001

Ballot: F15 (23-12)

Status: Withdrawn From Balloting

Item: 012

Ballot: F15 (23-17)