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1.1 This specification covers the evaluation of specific performance characteristics of importance in woven and knit flat, fitted, and waterbed sheet products for use in institutional and household environments.

1.2 This specification may be used by mutual agreement between the purchaser and the 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 to woven and knit products used for sheet blankets or to woven and knitted sheet products used for apparel.

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

CharacteristicsRequirements
Woven
Non-flannelFlannelKnittedSection
Polyester/Cotton100 % CottonFlannel/Non-flannel
Breaking Force 7.1
CRT   Method Each DirectionA222 N   (50 lbf) min178 N   (40 lbf) min156 N (35 lbf) min
Bursting ForceA 222 N (50 lbf) min7.1.2
Tear Resistance, ElmendorfA 7.1.3
Each   Direction7 N (1.5 lbf) min7 N (1.5 lbf) min7 N (1.5 lbf) min
Pilling4.0NANA4.07.1.4
Dimensional Change: 7.1.5
Durable Press (In Each Direction)5 % max5 % max3.5 % max4 % max
Nondurable Press (Nonpreshrunk)
Length8 % max8 % max8 % max
Width6 % max6 % max6 % max
Preshrunk (In Each   Direction)2 % max3 % max3.5 % max
Laundered AppearanceAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable7.2.1
Fabric AppearanceSA 3.0 minSA 2.2 minBNASA 3.0 min7.1.6
Bow and Skewness3 % max3 % max3 % max3 % max7.1.7
Colorfastness To:C
Laundering: 7.1.8.1
Alteration in   ShadeClass 4 minDClass 4 minDClass 4 minDClass 4 minD
StainingClass 3 minEClass 3 minEClass 3 minEClass 3 minE
Crocking: 7.1.8.2
DryClass 4 minFClass 4 minFClass 4 minFClass 4 minF
WetClass 3 minFClass 3 minFClass 3 minFClass 3 minF
Light (20 AATCC FU), 7.1.8.3
Xenon-ArcEStep 4 minDStep 4 minDStep 4 minDStep 4 minD
Perspiration 7.1.8.4
Alteration In ShadeClass 4 minDClass 4 minDClass 4 minDClass 4 minD
StainingClass 3 minEClass 3 minEClass 3 minEClass 3 minE
FlammabilityClass IClass IClass IClass I7.1.9

A There is more than one standard method that can be used to measure breaking force, bursting force, tear resistance, and lightfastness. These methods cannot be used interchangeably since there may be no overall correlation between them. See Notes 2-5 and Note 8.

B Recommended requirement for Easy Care Products which must be ironed.

C Class in colorfastness and 5A rating is based on a numerical scale of 5.0 for negligible color change, color transfer, or wrinkling to 1.0 for very severe color change, color transfer or wrinkling. The numerical rating in Table 1 or higher is acceptable.

D AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.

E AATCC Gray Scale for Staining.

F AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale.

 

Document History

  1. ASTM D5431-08(2019)


    Standard Performance Specification for Woven and Knitted Sheeting Products for Institutional and Household Use

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  2. ASTM D5431-08(2013)


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  4. ASTM D5431-93(2001)e1


    Standard Performance Specification for Woven and Knitted Sheeting Products for Institutional and Household Use

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  5. ASTM D5431-93


    Standard Performance Specification for Woven and Knitted Sheeting Products for Institutional and Household Use

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