| Test
Description |
Specification |
Test
Method |
AAFES
Test Method |
|
Fabric
|
| Weight
(oz/sq. Yd) |
as
applicable |
ASTM
D 3776 |
A-8 |
Construction:
per inch
Ends X Picks (Woven)
Wales X Courses (Knit) |
as
applicable |
ASTM
D 3775 |
A-7 |
|
|
| Strength
Properties
|
Tensile
Strength:
(lbs./inch)
(For Woven) |
35.0
min. |
ASTM
D 1682 |
A-9 |
Bursting
Strength: (lbs/inch)
(for Knit) |
as
applicable |
ASTM
D 3786 |
A-10 |
| Tear
Strength: (lbs.) |
1.5
min. |
ASTM
D 1424 |
A-11 |
Seam
Strength: (lbs.)
Woven
Knit |
20.0
min. |
ASTM
D 1683 |
A-12
A-19 |
|
| Abrasion Wear
Performance |
| Flat Abrasion |
300 min. |
ASTM D 3886 |
A-13 |
| Piling Resistance @ 5000 rubs |
3.0 min. |
ASTM D 3514 |
A-14 |
| Frosting: due to flat abrasion |
4.0 min. |
AATCC Test Method 120 |
A-5 |
|
| Dimensional Stability
|
| 5 Home Launderings |
5.0 max. |
AATCC Test Method 150 |
A-6 |
3 Dry Cleaning)
Woven (Warp/Weft)
Knits (Length/Width) |
3.0 max.
3.5% max.
5.0% max. |
AATCC Test Method 132 |
A-23 |
|
| Appearance Retention |
Satisfactory |
|
|
| Overall Appearance |
3.5 min. |
AATCC Test Method 143 |
|
| Smoothness of Seams |
3.0 min. |
AATCC Test Method 88B |
A-15 |
| Crease Retention |
3.0 min. |
AATCC Test Method 88C |
A-16 |
|
| Color Fastness |
| Home Laundering |
|
|
|
| Shade |
4.0 min. |
AATCC Test Method 61 |
A-1
|
| Stain |
3.0 min. |
|
A-6
|
| |
| Chlorine Bleach |
4.0 min. |
AATCC Test Method 172 |
|
| |
| Non-Chlorine Bleach |
4.0 min. |
AATCC Test Method 172 |
|
| |
| Accelerated Laundering |
|
AATCC Test Method 61 |
A-1
|
| Shade |
3.5 min. |
|
|
| Stain |
3.0 min. |
|
|
| |
|
Accelerated Dry-Cleaning |
|
AATCC Test Method 132 |
A-23 |
| Shade |
3.0 min. |
|
|
| Stain |
3.0 min. |
|
|
| |
|
Perspiration |
|
AATCC Test Method 15 |
A-3 |
| Shade |
4.0 min. |
|
|
| Stain |
3.0 min. |
|
|
| |
Color Fastness to Light
(20 AFU) |
4.0 min. |
AATCC Test Method 16 |
A-4 |
| |
| Crocking |
|
AATCC Test Method 8 |
A-2 |
| Dry |
4.0 min. |
|
|
| Wet |
3.0 min. |
|
|
| |
| Soil/Stain Release |
4.0 min. |
AATCC Test Method 130 |
A-18 |
| |
| Water Repellency: Spray Test |
90 min |
AATCC Test Method 22 |
A-17 |
|
| Flammability
|
|
|
|
| General Apparel (45 degree) |
Class I
|
16 CFR 1610 |
A-20 |
| Childrens Sleepwear 0 - 6X |
|
16 CFR 1615 |
A-21 |
| Childrens Sleepwear 7 - 14 |
|
16 CFR 1616 |
A-22 |
