ASTM D5433-00 - 10.5.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the evaluation of specific performance characteristics of importance in woven and knitted kitchen towel, dishcloth, crash towel, huck towel, washcloth, hand towel, bath towel, and bath 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 Tables 1 and 2 apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.

1.4 This specification is not applicable for coated and laminated products, nonwoven products, or terry fabrics used for apparel.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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

D4772-26

Standard Test Method for Surface Water Absorption of Terry Fabrics (Water Flow)

D5034-21(2025)

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

D6797-24

Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Fabrics Constant-Rate-of-Extension (CRE) Ball Burst Test

D7023-06(2018)

Standard Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings

Evaluation Procedure8

AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale

D3136-25

Standard Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products

D2905-97

Standard Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for Textiles

D2261-13(2024)

Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine)

D1424-25

Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus

D3786-08

Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile FabricsDiaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method

D123-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles