ASTM D3690-02(2009)
Standard Performance Specification for Vinyl-Coated and Urethane-Coated Upholstery Fabrics-Indoor

Standard No.

ASTM D3690-02(2009)

Release Date

2002

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Withdraw 2018-01

Replace By

ASTM D3690-19

Latest

ASTM D3690-19

Scope

Fabrics intended for this end-use should meet all the requirements listed in Table 1.

It should be recognized that fabric can be produced utilizing an almost infinite number of combinations of construction variables (e.g., type of fibers, percentage of fibers, yarn twist, yarn number, warp and pick count, chemical and mechanical finished). Additionally, fashion and aesthetics dictate that the ultimate consumer may find acceptable articles made from fabrics that do not conform to all of the requirements in Table 1.

Hence, no single performance specification can possibly apply to all the various fabrics that could be utilized for this end-use.

The uses and significance of particular properties and test methods are discussed in the appropriate sections of the specified methods.

1.1 This performance specification covers performance requirements for vinyl-coated and urethane-coated upholstery fabrics produced with woven, knit, or nonwoven substrates which are used in the manufacture of new indoor furniture.

1.2 This performance specification is not applicable to fabrics used in porch, deck, or lawn furniture; nor for plain knit fabrics and plain, tufted, or flocked, woven upholstery fabrics.

1.3 These requirements apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.

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 D3690-02(2009) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1175 
• ASTM D1203 Standard Test Methods for Volatile Loss From Plastics Using Activated Carbon Methods
• ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• ASTM D2097 Standard Test Method for Flex Testing of Finish on Upholstery Leather
• ASTM D2136 Standard Test Method for Coated Fabrics-Low-Temperature Bend Test
• ASTM D4157 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Oscillatory Cylinder Method)
• ASTM D5034 Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
• ASTM D751 Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics

ASTM D3690-02(2009) history

• 2019 ASTM D3690-19 Standard Performance Specification for Vinyl-Coated and Urethane-Coated Upholstery Fabrics—Indoor
• 2002 ASTM D3690-02(2009) Standard Performance Specification for Vinyl-Coated and Urethane-Coated Upholstery Fabrics-Indoor
• 2002 ASTM D3690-02(2008) Standard Performance Specification for Vinyl-Coated and Urethane-Coated Upholstery Fabrics-Indoor
• 2002 ASTM D3690-02 Standard Performance Specification for Vinyl-Coated and Urethane-Coated Upholstery Fabrics-Indoor
• 1995 ASTM D3690-95a(2001) Standard Performance Specification for Vinyl-Coated and Urethane-Coated Upholstery Fabrics-Indoor
• 1995 ASTM D3690-95a Standard Performance Specification for Vinyl-Coated and Urethane-Coated Upholstery Fabrics-Indoor