ASTM D5433-12

1.1 This specification covers the evaluation of specific performance characteristics of importance in woven and knitted kitchen towel, dishcloth, crash towel, huck towel, washcloth, hand towel, bath towel, and bath sheet 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 Tables 1 and 2 apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.

1.4 This specification is not applicable for coated and laminated products, nonwoven products, or terry fabrics used for apparel.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.

TABLE 1 Woven or Knitted Terry Fabric Specification Requirements

	Terry Requirements
	Kitchen Towels	Dishcloths	Bath, Hand, Washcloths, Bath Sheets	Section
Breaking Strength (CRE)				7.1
Length	178 N (40 lbf) min	220 N (50 lbf) min	178 N (40 lbf) min
Width	133 N (30 lbf) min	178 N (40 lbf) min	133 N (30 lbf) min
Bursting Strength (knits only)
Diaphragm	222 N (50 lbf) min	222 N (50 lbf) min	222 N (50 lbf) min	7.1.3
Dimensional Change:				7.1.4
Length	10 % max	10 % max	10 % max
Width	5 % max	5 % max	4 % max
Skew	5 % max	5 % max	5 % max	7.1.5
Colorfastness:A
Laundering:				7.1.6.1
Shade Change	Grade 4B min	Grade 4B min	Grade 4B min
Staining	Grade 3C min	Grade 3C min	Grade 3C min
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