1.1 This performance specification covers circular and warp knitted fabrics for use in knit swimwear, composed of any textile fiber or mixture of textile fibers.
1.2 These requirements apply to both the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.
1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification. 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.
1.4 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 D3996-23 Referenced Document
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D2905 Standard Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for Textiles
ASTM D3786 Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabricsx2014;Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles-Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
ASTM D6797 Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Fabrics Constant-Rate-of-Extension (CRE) Ball Burst Test*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D7022 Standard Terminology Relating to Apparel
ASTM D3996-23 history
2023ASTM D3996-23 Standard Performance Specification for Knit Swimwear Fabrics
2014ASTM D3996-14 Standard Performance Specification for Knit Swimwear Fabrics
2013ASTM D3996-13 Standard Performance Specification for Knit Swimwear Fabrics
2002ASTM D3996-02(2008) Standard Performance Specification for Knit Swimwear Fabrics
2002ASTM D3996-02 Standard Performance Specification for Knit Swimwear Fabrics
1995ASTM D3996-95 Standard Performance Specification for Knit Swimwear Fabrics