ASTM D5433-12

1.1 This specification covers the evaluation of specific performance characteristics of importance in woven and knitted kitchen towel, dishcloth, crash towel, huck towel, washcloth, hand towel, bath towel, and bath sheet products for use in institutional and household environments.

1.2 This specification may be used by mutual agreement between the purchaser and the supplier to establish purchasing specification requirements.

1.3 The requirements in Tables 1 and 2 apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.

1.4 This specification is not applicable for coated and laminated products, nonwoven products, or terry fabrics used for apparel.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.

TABLE 1 Woven or Knitted Terry Fabric Specification Requirements

	Terry Requirements
	Kitchen Towels	Dishcloths	Bath, Hand, Washcloths, Bath Sheets	Section
Breaking Strength (CRE)				7.1
Length	178 N (40 lbf) min	220 N (50 lbf) min	178 N (40 lbf) min
Width	133 N (30 lbf) min	178 N (40 lbf) min	133 N (30 lbf) min
Bursting Strength (knits only)
Diaphragm	222 N (50 lbf) min	222 N (50 lbf) min	222 N (50 lbf) min	7.1.3
Dimensional Change:				7.1.4
Length	10 % max	10 % max	10 % max
Width	5 % max	5 % max	4 % max
Skew	5 % max	5 % max	5 % max	7.1.5
Colorfastness:A
Laundering:				7.1.6.1
Shade Change	Grade 4B min	Grade 4B min	Grade 4B min
Staining	Grade 3C min	Grade 3C min	Grade 3C min
Crocking:				7.1.6.2
Dry	Grade 4D min	Grade 4D min	Grade 4D min
Wet	Grade 3D min	Grade 3D min	Grade 3D min
Light (20 AATCC AFU)	Grade 4B min	Grade 4B min	Grade 4B min	7.1.6.3
Absorbency	Pass	Pass	Pass	7.1.7
Laundered Appearance	Acceptable	Acceptable	Acceptable	7.2.1

^A Class for color change and color transfer is based on a numerical scale of 5 for negligible or no color change or color transfer to 1 for severe color change or color transfer. The numerical rating in Table 1 or higher is acceptable.

^B AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.

^C AATCC Gray Scale for Staining.

^D AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale.

TABLE 2 Non Terry Fabric Requirements

	Dishcloths	Huck Crash Towels	Section
Breaking Strength (CRE)			7.1
Length	220 N (50 lbf) min	178 N (40 lbf) min
Width	178 N (40 lbf) min	133 N (30 lbf) min
Bursting Strength (knits only)
Diaphragm	222 N (50 lbf) min	222 N (50 lbf) min	7.1.3
Dimensional Change:			7.1.4
Length	10 % max	10 % max
Width	5 % max	5 % max
Skew	5 % Acceptable	5 % Acceptable	7.1.5
Colorfastness:A
Laundering:			7.1.6.1
Shade Change	Grade 4B min	Grade 4B min
Staining	Grade 3C min	Grade 3C min
Crocking:			7.1.6.2
Dry	Grade 4D min	Grade 4D min
Wet	Grade 3D min	Grade 3D min
Light (20 AATCC FU)	Step 4B min	Step 4B min	7.1.6.3
Absorbency	Pass	Pass	7.1.7
Laundered Appearance	Acceptable	Acceptable	7.2.1

^A Class for color change and color transfer is based on a numerical scale of 5 for negligible or no color change or color transfer to 1 for severe color change or color transfer. The numerical rating in Table 1 or higher is acceptable.

^B AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.

^C AATCC Gray Scale for Staining.

^D AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale.



Keywords: bath products; household; institutional; kitchen products; toweling; ICS Number Code 97.160 (Home textiles. Linen)

This product replaces:ASTM D5433-00 - Standard Performance Specification for Towel Products for Institutional and Household Use (Withdrawn 2009)

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