Standard Performance Specification for Woven Upholstery Fabrics—Plain, Tufted, or Flocked

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-06-2024

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

Committee	D 13
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	4
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 3597 : 2002 : R2018 : EDT 1

1.1This performance specification covers the performance requirements for plain, tufted, or flocked woven upholstery fabrics as used in the manufacture of new indoor furniture. These requirements apply to both the warp and filling directions for those factors where each fabric direction is pertinent.

1.2This performance specification is not applicable to fabrics used in porch, deck, or lawn furniture; nor for knitted fabrics, bonded or laminated fabrics, or surface-coated fabrics (such as vinyls and urethanes).

1.3The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D 7023 : 2006 : R2018	Standard Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings
ASTM D 4852 : 2018	Standard Practice for Evaluation of Attached Upholstery Fabrics