1.1 This specification covers the evaluation of specific performance characteristics of importance in thermal woven, conventional woven, flocked, nonwoven, and knitted blanket 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 Table 1 apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.
1.4 This specification does not include requirements for electric blankets. Electric blankets are specified under UL 964 requirements dictated by the Underwriter’s Laboratories.
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 D5432-12(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D2724 Standard Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
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*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D4151 Standard Test Method for Flammability of Blankets
ASTM D5034 Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
ASTM D6797 Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Fabrics Constant-Rate-of-Extension (CRE) Ball Burst Test*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D7023 Standard Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D5432-12(2019) history
2019ASTM D5432-12(2019) Standard Performance Specification for Blanket Products for Institutional and Household Use
2012ASTM D5432-12 Standard Performance Specification for Blanket Products for Institutional and Household Use
1993ASTM D5432-93(2000)e1 Standard Performance Specification for Blanket Products for Institutional and Household Use
2000ASTM D5432-93 Standard Performance Specification for Blanket Products for Institutional and Household Use