• ASTM D5378-12

ASTM D5378-12

Standard Performance Specification for Woven and Knitted Shower Curtains for Institutional and Household Use

ASTM International, 02/01/2012

Publisher: ASTM

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Published:01/02/2012

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1.1 This specification covers the evaluation of specific performance characteristics of importance in woven and knitted shower curtains for use in institutional and household environments.

1.2 This specification may be used by mutual agreement between purchaser and supplier to establish purchasing specification requirements.

1.3 The requirements in Table 1 apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.

1.4 This specification is not applicable for coated, laminated or vinyl product.

1.5 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.

TABLE 1 Specification Requirements

Note - Grade in a, b, and c, is based on a numerical scale of 5 for negligible or no color change or color transfer to 1 for severe color change or color transfer.

Characteristic Requirement Section
Breaking Force (Load) (CRT) 7.1.1
Dry 178 N (40 lbf), minimum
Wet 89 N (20 lbf), minimum
Bursting Force (Knit Fabrics) 178 N (40 lbf), minimum 7.1.2
Dimensional Change (L× W) 3.0 % maximum 7.1.3
Skew 4.0 % maximum 7.1.4
Colorfastness:
Laundering 7.1.5.1
Shade change Grade 4A minimum
Stain Grade 3B minimum
Crocking 7.1.5.2
Dry Grade 4C minimum
Wet Grade 4C minimum
Light (20 AATCC AFU) (xenon arc) Grade 4A minimum 7.1.5.3
Water Resistance 7.1.6
Categories based on minimum time for
1-g weight
2 ft (600 mm) 2 min rain
3 ft (915 mm) 5 min storm
Appearance Retention Satisfactory 7.2.1

A AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.

B AATCC Gray Scale for Staining.

C AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale.

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