Current Edition Checked October 24, 2026
Each method carries a year suffix; quote it on the specification and the report.
What It Covers
Physical property tests for fabrics and textile products, most often named in buyer and government specifications.
Who It Applies To
Mills, product makers, and laboratories testing strength and durability.
Key Requirements
- Breaking strength: grab test (D5034) and strip test (D5035).
- Tear strength: Elmendorf falling pendulum (D1424) and others.
- Bursting strength: hydraulic diaphragm (D3786).
- Abrasion resistance: Martindale (D4966) and Taber (D3884).
What an Auditor Asks to See
- Reports citing the method, year, and conditioning used.
Where Systems Fall Short
- Specimens not conditioned to the standard atmosphere before testing.
How QES Helps
Test plans and laboratory reviews that make results repeatable across suppliers.
Related Standards
Sources. ASTM International — Committee D13 on Textiles (opens in a new tab). Status checked October 24, 2026. This page summarizes ASTM D Series; it does not reproduce or replace it. Buy the standard from its publisher, or read the regulation in its official text, before relying on a detail. Not legal advice.