1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining the ability to fold and pack fabrics used for inflatable restraints using an index of specific packability.
1.2 Procedures in this test method describe operator techniques that must be followed closely to obtain repeatable and accurate results. Since these techniques are difficult to convey in writing, supplemental training for operators is required. A training video is available from ASTM (see Adjuncts ADJD6478 and ADJD6478A).
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 Procedures and apparatus other than those stated in this practice may be used as agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier with specific deviations from this practice acknowledged in the report.
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D6478-10(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D1776 Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
ASTM D2904 Standard Practice for Interlaboratory Testing of a Textile Test Method that Produces Normally Distributed Data
ASTM D6799 Standard Terminology Relating to Inflatable Restraints*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM D6478-10(2019) history
2019ASTM D6478-10(2019) Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Packability of Fabrics Used in Inflatable Restraints
2010ASTM D6478-10(2014) Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Packability of Fabrics Used in Inflatable Restraints
2010ASTM D6478-10 Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Packability of Fabrics Used in Inflatable Restraints
2009ASTM D6478-09 Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Packability of Fabrics Used in Inflatable Restraints
2008ASTM D6478-08 Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Packability of Fabrics Used in Inflatable Restraints
2002ASTM D6478-02(2007) Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Packability of Fabrics Used in Inflatable Restraints
2002ASTM D6478-02 Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Packability of Fabrics Used in Inflatable Restraints
2000ASTM D6478-00 Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Packability of Fabrics Used in Inflatable Restraints