1.1 This performance specification covers the requirements for all knit, lace, foam back, stitch-bonded, conventional weights, and sheer woven fabrics to be used in the manufacture of curtains and draperies.
1.2 This performance specification is applicable to all fabrics except those made of glass.
1.3 For those properties where fabric direction is pertinent, these requirements apply to the length and width directions for woven fabric and to both the wale and course directions for knit fabric.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
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 D3691/D3691M-19 Referenced Document
ASTM D13 Standard Specification for Spirits of Turpentine
ASTM D1336 Standard Test Method for Distortion of Yarn in Woven Fabrics
ASTM D1424 Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum Type (Elmendorf) Apparatus
ASTM D2261 Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
ASTM D231 Methods of Testing Tolerances for Knit Goods
ASTM D2724 Standard Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
ASTM D5034 Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
ASTM D7023 Standard Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D3691/D3691M-19 history
2019ASTM D3691/D3691M-19 Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Lace, and Knit Household Curtain and Drapery Fabrics
2009ASTM D3691/D3691M-09 Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Lace, and Knit Household Curtain and Drapery Fabrics
2002ASTM D3691-02(2008) Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Lace, and Knit Household Curtain and Drapery Fabrics
2002ASTM D3691-02 Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Lace, and Knit Household Curtain and Drapery Fabrics
1995ASTM D3691-95a(2001) Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Lace, and Knit Household Curtain and Drapery Fabrics
1995ASTM D3691-95a Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Lace, and Knit Household Curtain and Drapery Fabrics