ASTM D4154-01 - 10.5.2001
 
1. Scope

1.1 This performance specification covers knitted and woven fabrics comprised of any textile fiber or mixture of fibers used in men's and boy's beachwear and sports shirts.

1.2 This performance specification is not applicable to knitted and woven fabrics used for interlining and swimwear.

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

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

D5034-21(2025)

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

D7022-13

Standard Terminology Relating to Apparel

D1424-25

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

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).

D3787-16(2020)

Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles´Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test

D434-95

Standard Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarns in Woven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam (Withdrawn 2004)

D3786-08

Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method

D2905-97

Standard Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for Textiles

D2594-20

Standard Test Method for Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabrics Having Low Power

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Strength of Woven Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-of-Traverse Tensile Testing Machine) (Withdrawn 1995)

D123-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles