Significance and Use

Fabrics intended for this end-use should meet all the requirements listed in Table 1.

It should be recognized that fabric can be produced utilizing an almost infinite number of combinations of construction variables (e.g., type of fibers, percentage of fibers, yarn twist, yarn number, warp and pick count, chemical and mechanical finished). Additionally, fashion and aesthetics dictate that the ultimate consumer may find acceptable articles made from fabrics that do not conform to all of the requirements in Table 1.

Hence, no single performance specification can possibly apply to all the various fabrics that could be utilized for this end-use.

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

1. Scope

1.1 This performance specification covers performance requirements for vinyl-coated and urethane-coated upholstery fabrics produced with woven, knit, or nonwoven substrates which are used in the manufacture of new indoor furniture.

1.2 This performance specification is not applicable to fabrics used in porch, deck, or lawn furniture; nor for plain knit fabrics and plain, tufted, or flocked, woven upholstery fabrics.

1.3 These requirements apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.

1.4 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

D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics

D1175 Method of Test for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Oscillatory Cylinder and Uniform Abrasion); Replaced by D 4157, D 4158

D1203 Test Methods for Volatile Loss From Plastics Using Activated Carbon Methods

D2097 Test Method for Flex Testing of Finish on Upholstery Leather

D2136 Test Method for Coated Fabrics--Low-Temperature Bend Test

D4157 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Oscillatory Cylinder Method)

D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)

AATCC Test Methods

Chemical Fabrics and Film Association Standards

Keywords

abrasion resistance; chemical properties (textiles) adhesion; coated fabric; fabric; flammability; performance; specification; Chemical properties--textiles; Coated fabrics; Hydrolytic stability; Indoor upholstery fabrics/materials; Textile fabrics/fibers--specifications; Upholstery fabrics/materials/applications--specifications; Urethanes; Vinyl-coated fabrics/fibers/yarns;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 59.080.40 (Coated fabrics)

DOI: 10.1520/D3690-02R09

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ASTM D3690