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D3597-02 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide
📐 Scope and Applicability
ASTM D3597-02 (Reapproved 2024) is a standard performance specification that establishes the performance requirements for plain, tufted, or flocked woven upholstery fabrics used in the manufacture of new indoor furniture. These requirements apply to both the warp and filling directions for each applicable property. The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard, with SI units provided for informational purposes only.
⚠️ Exclusions and Limitations: This specification does not cover fabrics intended for porch, deck, or lawn furniture. It is also not applicable to knitted fabrics, bonded or laminated fabrics, or surface-coated fabrics such as vinyls and urethanes. Users of this standard are responsible for establishing appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices.
📊 Performance Requirements and Test Methods
To ensure durability and aesthetic longevity, the fabric must meet specific thresholds for mechanical strength and colorfastness when tested according to the referenced ASTM and AATCC methods.
| 🟦 Mechanical Property | 📏 Test Method | 📐 Specification Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Breaking Strength (Grab) | ASTM D5034 | Warp: 45 lbf (200 N) min Filling: 35 lbf (156 N) min |
| Tearing Strength (Tongue) | ASTM D2262 | 3.5 lbf (15.6 N) min |
| Resistance to Yarn Slippage | ASTM D434 | 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) max |
| Abrasion Resistance | ASTM D4157 | 15,000 double rubs min (typical) |
| 🎨 Colorfastness To | ⚡ Test Method | 🎯 Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Light (Xenon Arc) | AATCC 16.3 | Step 4 (at 40 AFU) |
| Crocking (Dry) | AATCC 8 / 116 | Class 4 |
| Crocking (Wet) | AATCC 8 / 116 | Class 3 |
| Water | AATCC 107 | Class 4 |
| Burnt Gas Fumes | AATCC 23 | Class 4 |
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