Standard-Test-Methods-for-Chemical-Coated-Fabrics-

STANDARDTESTMETHODSCHEMICALCOATEDFABRICSANDFILMCompiledandIssuedBy:1300SumnerAvenueCleveland,OH44115-2851216-241-7333Fax:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:’sleadingmanufacturersandconsumers-useproductsfromChemicalFabricsandFilmmembersforamyriadofuses.AIRCRAFTSeatbacks,upholstery,wallpanelsandcompartments.ATHLETIC&Bowlingbags,exercisemats,golfbags,gymandworkoutbags,SPORTINGGOODStennisbags.AUTOMOTIVE&Campertopping,convertibletopping,doorandconsoleTRANSPORTATIONcoverings,instrumentpanelcoverings,landautops,securityshades,upholstery.EXTERIORFILMS&Awningsandcanopies,backlitawningsandsignage,banners,LAMINATESoutdoordecking,outdoorfurniture,pondandpitliners,roofing,swimmingpoolliners,tentsandtarpaulins.FOOTWEAR&Belts,jackets,protectiveclothing,rainwear,shoeuppers,sockGARMENTSlinings.GRAPHICARTS&Bookbindingcoverstock,checkbooks,coinpurses,etc.,handCASECOVERINGSbagsandaccessories,luggageandbriefcases.HOME&CONTRACTCeilingtilefacings,commercialseating,commercialFURNISHINGSwallcoverings,foldingdoors,laminatingfilmsforwood,metalandwallboard,matting,residentialupholstery,residentialwallcovering,windowshadesandblinds.MARINEConvertibletopping,decking,upholsteryandbolsters.MISCELLANEOUSChildrensafetyseats,industrialtapes,juvenilefurniture,mattresscovers,stripdoors,tanklining,toys.3______________FOREWORDThis,theEighthEditionoftheStandardTestMethods(STM)Pamphlet,hasbeenpreparedbytheTechnicalCommitteeoftheChemicalFabrics&FilmAssociation.Thesetestmethodsareusedbytheindustryanditscustomerstodeterminethephysicalpropertiesofchemicalcoatedfabricsandfilms,tofacilitatequalitycontrolandtoassurecustomersatisfaction.SectionIcoverstestproceduresforthecoatedfabrics;SectionIIcoverstestproceduresforfilms.Thesetestsincludeadhesionofcoating,weight,resistancetocoldandflame,blocking,aging,abrasionresistance,hydrolyticstability,volatility,tensile,andtearingstrengthandmanymore.Thepurposeofeachtestisexplainedinnon-technicaltermsandthetestsarereferencedtocomparablestandardtestmethodsoftheAmericanSocietyforTestingandMaterials,FederalTestMethodsandSpecifications,TextileTestMethods,andtheAmericanAssociationofTextileChemistsandColorists.SectionIIIincludesterminologyandcustomsintheIndustry.Alsointhissectionaresuggestionsonhowtoremovecommonstains.AdditionalinformationinSectionIIIincludesastatementonfitnessforuse,thechronologicalhistoryoffabriccoatingandinformationabouttheChemicalFabrics&FilmAssociation.EveryefforthasbeenmadetoassuretheaccuracyoftheinformationinthisPamphletandtheavoidanceofexcessiverisksinthetests.However,theAssociationandthoseresponsibleforthepreparationofAssociationpublicationsmakenorepresentationorwarranty,orassumeoracceptanyresponsibilityorliability,withrespectthereto.Intestmethodswhereaspecificmaterial,apparatus,and/orsupplierislisted,pleasenotethatsuchalistingisfortheconvenienceofusersoftheStandardTestMethods.Anyequipmentfromanysupplierwhichproducescomparableresultsunderthetestingprocedureisacceptable.4TABLEOFCONTENTSSubjectPageSectionI---TestsforChemicalCoatedFabricsStandardConditionsofTest.................................................................................................6CFFA-1AbrasionResistance....................................................................................6a.WyzenbeekMethodb.TaberAbraserCFFA-2AcceleratedLightAging.............................................................................7a.Fadeometerb.Weatherometerc.QUVAcceleratedWeatheringCFFA-3AdhesionofCoatingtoFabric....................................................................10CFFA-300BacterialResistance....................................................................................11CFFA-4Blocking......................................................................................................12CFFA-5ButtonPull-ThroughResistance.................................................................DeletedCFFA-6ColdCrackResistance................................................................................12a.RollerMethodb.MandrelMethodCFFA-7CrockingResistance....................................................................................13a.Dryb.WetCFFA-700DimensionsofCoatedFabric......................................................................14a.Widthb.Lengthc.Thicknessd.MassCFFA-8DryCleanability..........................................................................................15CFFA-9FlameandSmokeResistance......................................................................15CFFA-10FlexResistance...........................................................................................15CFFA-11HydrolyticStability.....................................................................................16CFFA-12LacquerorVarnishLifting.........................................................................16CFFA-120MildewResistance......................................................................................1