ASTM D4113-02(2008) - 1.8.2008
 
Significance and Use

Fabrics intended for this end-use should meet all of the requirements listed inTable 1 .

It should be recognized that fabrics can be produced with an almost infinite number of combination of construction variables (for example, type of fibers, percentage of fibers, yarn twist, yarn number, warp and pick count, chemical and mechanical finishes). Additionally, fashion or aesthetics dictate that the ultimate consumer may find acceptable articles made from fabrics that do not conform to all of the requirements in Table 1.

Hence, no single performance specification can possibly apply to all the various fabrics that could be utilized for this end-use.

The uses and significance of particular properties and test methods are discussed in the appropriate sections of the specified test methods.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This performance specification covers woven fabrics comprised of any textile fiber or mixture of fibers to be used in slipcovers.

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

1.3 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

ASQ/ANSI Z1.4

Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

UFAC Fabric Classification Test Method for Cigarette Smolder Resistance

Evaluation Procedure No. 8

AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale

Evaluation Procedure No. 2

Gray Scale for Staining

Evaluation Procedure No. 1

Gray Scale for Color Change

187

Dimensional Changes of Fabrics: Accelerated

135

Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laundering of Woven or Knit Fabrics

132

Colorfastness to Drycleaning

129

Colorfastness to Ozone in the Atmosphere Under High Humidities

124

Appearance of Fabrics After Repeated Home Launderings

116

Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crockmeter Method

D123-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles

61

Colorfastness to Laundering, Home and Commercial: Accelerated

23

Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes

16

Colorfastness to Light

15

Colorfastness to Perspiration

8

Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method

D5034-21(2025)

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

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).

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)

D1336-07(2025)e1

Standard Test Method for Distortion of Yarn in Woven Fabrics (Includes all amendments and changes 11/17/2025).