ASTM D4153-01(2007) - 1.7.2007
 
1. Scope

1.1 This performance specification covers woven fabrics to be used in the manufacture of men's, women's, and children's handkerchiefs, both utilitarian and decorative.

1.2 This performance specification is not applicable to open-work fabrics such as lace which is used primarily to decorate handkerchiefs, or woven fabrics used for the manufacture of scarves.

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

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

D1424-25

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

96

Dimesional Changes in Laundering of Woven and Knitted Textiles Except Wool

MIL-STD—105

Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.

188

Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach in Home Laundering

172

Colorfastness to Non-chlorine Bleach in Home Laundering

135

Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laundering of Woven or Knit Fabrics

124

Appearance of Durable Press Fabrics after Repeated Home Launderings

116

Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary Vertical Crockmeter Method

23

Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes

16

Colorfastness to Light

15

Colorfastness to Perspiration

61

Colorfastness to Washing, Domestic, and Laundering, Commercial: Accelerated

D123-23

Standard Terminology Relating to 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)

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Strength of Woven Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-of-Traverse Tensile Testing Machine) (Withdrawn 1995)

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)

8?Colorfastness

to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method