A new copy of the following ASTM standards and Work Items descriptions are available.
New Approved ASTM Standards
D3884 - Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Rotary Platform, Double-Head Method) has been revised to D3884-09
D4854 - Standard Guide for Estimating the Magnitude of Variability from Expected Sources in Sampling Plans (Withdrawn 2009) has been withdrawn, with no replacement. D4854-95(2001)
D5038 - Standard Terminology of Textile Conservation (Withdrawn 2009) has been withdrawn, with no replacement. D5038-01
D5171 - Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Plastic Sew-Through Buttons has been revised (with title change) to D5171-09
D5429 - Standard Practice for Pretreatment of Backing Fabrics Used in Textile Conservation Research (Withdrawn 2009) has been withdrawn, with no replacement. D5429-04
D6193 - Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams has been revised to D6193-09
New ASTM Work Items
WK23673 - Standard Test Method to Evaluate Edge Binding Components Used in Mattresses After Exposure to An Open Flame is a work item revision to existing standard D7016-07
WK23674 - Specification for Standard Specification for Retained Sewn Seam Strength After Exposures to Hot Air and Open Flame
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Committee D13
ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles was formed in 1914. D13 meets twice a year, in January and June, with approximately 100 members attending three days of technical meetings. The Committee has 535 members and currently has jurisdiction of 339 standards, published in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Volumes 7.01 and 7.02.
About Me
- Jayakumar ( JK)
- Madras, India
- A textile technologist, chemist to be more precise. Have taken up responsibilities with AATCC and ASTM International to provide technical and support services to members and member prospects. Involved in QA systems implementation for Textile producers. Work with some of the top rated technicians in the world. We are Rated very highly Globally. I share my knowledge and experience ( Episteme and Techne)with the industry. Conduct Training programs for AATCC and ASTM Intl. In addition design and deliver tailor made programs and deliver lectures. Love to drive in search of desolate and exotic locations, where the air is clean , water in pure and nature is still natural. Ironically I Love gadgets and gizmo's and experimenting with new hardware and software. Life is not perfect , but it is interesting. Imperfections make life worth living. A perfect system is no challenge to the body , mind and soul.
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