ASTM D5378 : 12

Standard Performance Specification for Woven and Knitted Shower Curtains for Institutional and Household Use

Standard Details

1.1 This specification covers the evaluation of specific performance characteristics of importance in woven and knitted shower curtains for use in institutional and household environments.

1.2 This specification may be used by mutual agreement between purchaser and supplier to establish purchasing specification requirements.

1.3 The requirements in Table 1 apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.

1.4 This specification is not applicable for coated, laminated or vinyl product.

1.5 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.

TABLE 1 Specification Requirements

Note—Grade in a, b, and c, is based on a numerical scale of 5 for negligible or no color change or color transfer to 1 for severe color change or color transfer.

Characteristic			Requirement	Section
Breaking Force (Load) (CRT)				7.1.1
	Dry		178 N (40 lbf), minimum
	Wet		89 N (20 lbf), minimum
Bursting Force (Knit Fabrics)			178 N (40 lbf), minimum	7.1.2
Dimensional Change (L× W)			3.0 % maximum	7.1.3
Skew			4.0 % maximum	7.1.4
Colorfastness:
	Laundering			7.1.5.1
		Shade change	Grade 4^A minimum
		Stain	Grade 3^B minimum
	Crocking			7.1.5.2
		Dry	Grade 4^C minimum
		Wet	Grade 4^C minimum
	Light (20 AATCC AFU) (xenon arc)		Grade 4^A minimum	7.1.5.3
Water Resistance				7.1.6
	Categories based on minimum time for
		1-g weight
		2 ft (600 mm)	2 min rain
		3 ft (915 mm)	5 min storm
Appearance Retention			Satisfactory	7.2.1