Section | Characteristics | Requirements | Standards |
6.1 | Breaking strength(load) | 220 N (50 lbf), min. | ASTM D5034 |
6.2 | Yarn slippage | 6mm separation at 67 N, min. | ASTM D434 |
6.3 | Tougue-tear strength | 13N(3.0 lbf), min. | ASTM D2261 |
6.4 | Yarn distortion | 2.5mm, max at 9N(2lbf) load) | ASTM D1336 |
6.5.1 | Dimensional - laundering | 2.5%, max. | AATCC 135 |
6.5.2 | Dimensional - dry cleaning | 2.5%, max. | ASTM D2724 |
6.6.1 | C.F.to burnt gas fumes 1 cycle: shade change after one laundering or one dry cleaning | Grade 4, min, | AATCC 23 |
6.6.2 | C.F. Laundering | Shade change: grade 4, min. staining: grade 3, min. | AATCC 61 (The conditions shall be as specified by the supplier) |
6.6.3 | C.F. Dry cleaning | Shade change: grade 4, min. | AATCC 132 |
6.6.4 | C.F. to crocking | Dry: grade 4, min. Wet: grade 3, min. | AATCC 8 (solid shades), AATCC 116(prints) |
6.6.5 | C.F. to perspiration | Shade change: grade 4, min. staining: grade 3, min. | AATCC 15 |
6.6.6 | C.F.to light(40 AATCC FU)xenon-arc | Step 4, min. | AATCC 16 |
6.6.7 | C.F. to ozone | Grade 4, min. | AATCC 129 | 6.7 | Fabric appearance | SA 3.5, min. (For durable press fabrics only.) | AATCC 124 ASTM D 2724(10.2.3) |
6.8 | Flammability | Pass | UFAC |