ASTM D3691-02
Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Lace, and Knit Household Curtain and Drapery Fabrics

Standard No.

ASTM D3691-02

Release Date

2002

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D3691-02(2008)

Latest

ASTM D3691/D3691M-19

Scope

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 not applicable to fabrics 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 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D3691-02 Referenced Document

• ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• 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 D2905 Standard Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for Textiles
• ASTM D5034 Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)

ASTM D3691-02 history

• 2019 ASTM D3691/D3691M-19 Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Lace, and Knit Household Curtain and Drapery Fabrics
• 2009 ASTM D3691/D3691M-09 Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Lace, and Knit Household Curtain and Drapery Fabrics
• 2002 ASTM D3691-02(2008) Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Lace, and Knit Household Curtain and Drapery Fabrics
• 2002 ASTM D3691-02 Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Lace, and Knit Household Curtain and Drapery Fabrics
• 1995 ASTM D3691-95a(2001) Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Lace, and Knit Household Curtain and Drapery Fabrics
• 1995 ASTM D3691-95a Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Lace, and Knit Household Curtain and Drapery Fabrics