ASTM D4109-02 - 10.1.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 This performance specification covers woven fabrics comprised of any textile fiber or mixture of fibers, to be used in men's and boys' coveralls, dungarees, overalls, and shop-coats.

1.2 These requirements apply to both the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.

1.3 This performance specification is not applicable to woven fabrics used for interlinings and industrial-protective clothing.

1.4 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D2724-19(2025)e1

Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics (Includes all amendments and changes 11/17/2025).

D2905-97

Standard Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for Textiles

D5034-21(2025)

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

Evaluation Procedure No. 3

AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale

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CFR, Chapter II-Consumer Product Safety Commission, Subchapter D--Flammable Fabrics Act Regulations

D2262-83

Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-of-Traverse Tensile Testing Machine) (Withdrawn 1995)

D2261-13(2024)

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

D434-95

Standard Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarns in Woven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam (Withdrawn 2004)

D123-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles

MIL-STD-105D

Sampling Procedure and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

D1424-25

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