ASTM_D_4109_-_02.pdf

Designation:D 4109 02Standard Performance Specification forMens and Boys Woven Coverall,Dungaree,Overall,andShop-Coat Fabrics1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4109;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon(e)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This performance specification covers woven fabricscomprised of any textile fiber or mixture of fibers,to be usedin mens and boys coveralls,dungarees,overalls,and shop-coats.1.2 These requirements apply to both the length and widthdirections for those properties where fabric direction is perti-nent.1.3 This performance specification is not applicable towoven fabrics used for interlinings and industrial-protectiveclothing.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles2D 434 Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarns inWoven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam2D 1424 Test Method for Tear Resistance of Woven Fabricsby Falling-Pendulum(Elmendorf)Apparatus2D 2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabricsby the Tongue(Single Rip)Method(Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine)2D 2262 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabricsby the Tongue(Single Rip)Method(Constant-Rate-of-Traverse Tensile Testing Machine)2D 2724 Test Methods for Bonded,Fused,and LaminatedApparel Fabrics2D 2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimensfor Textiles2D 5034 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation ofTextile Fabrics(Grab Test)32.2AATCC Test Methods:48 Colorfastness to Crocking:AATCC Crockmeter Method15 Colorfastness to Perspiration16Colorfastness to Light23 Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes61 Colorfastness to Washing,Domestic,and Laundering,Commercial:Accelerated116 Colorfastness to Crocking:Rotary Vertical CrockmeterMethod124 Appearance of Durable Press Fabrics After RepeatedHome Launderings132Colorfastness to Drycleaning135 Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Launderingof Woven or Knit Fabrics172 Colorfastness to Non-Chloride Bleach in Home Laun-dering188 Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach in Home LaunderingEvaluation Procedure No.1 Gray Scale for Color ChangeEvaluation Procedure No.2 Gray Scale for StainingEvaluation Procedure No.3 AATCC Chromatic Transfer-ence Scale2.3Federal Standard:516 CFR,Chapter IIConsumer Product Safety Commission,Subchapter DFlammable Fabrics Act Regulations2.4Military Standard:6MIL-STD-105D Sampling Procedure and Tables for Inspec-tion by AttributesNOTE1Reference to test methods in this standard give only thepermanent part of the designation of ASTM,AATCC,or other testmethods.The current editions of each test method cited shall prevail.3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions of textile terms used in this specifica-tion,refer to the individualASTM andAATCC methods and toTerminology D 123.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 onTextiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.61 on Apparel.Current edition approved Jan.10,2002.Published April 2002.Originallypublished as D 4109 82.Last previous edition D 4109 95a.2Annual Book of ASTM Standards,Vol 07.01.3Annual Book of ASTM Standards,Vol 07.02.4Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists,P.O.Box 12215,Research Triangle Park,NC 27709.5Available from Superintendent of Documents,Government Printing Office,Washington,DC 20402.6Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk,Bldg.4 Section D,700Robbins Ave.,Philadelphia,Pa.19111-5094,Attn:NPODS.1Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.3.2.1 Type I Apparelapparel designed for general heavywork.It may be subjected to breaking and tearing stressesindoors or out.3.2.2 Type II Apparelapparel designed for light work orleisure activities.It will not be expected to undergo severephysical stresses.4.Specification Requirements4.1 The properties of woven fabrics for mens and boyswoven coveralls,dungarees,overalls,and shop-coats shallconform to the specification requirements in Table 1.5.Significance and Use5.1 Upon agreement between the purchaser and the supplier,fabrics intended for this end use should meet all of therequirements listed in Table 1 of this specification.5.2 It is recognized that for purposes of fashion or aestheticsthe ultimate consumer of articles made from these fabrics mayfind acceptable fabrics that do not conform to all of therequirements in Table 1.Therefore,one or more of therequ