4.1 Upon mutual agreement between the purchaser and the supplier, woven and knitted products intended for this end use should meet all of the requirements listed in Table 1 of this specification.

4.2 It is recognized that for the purposes of fashion or aesthetics the ultimate consumer of articles made from these fabrics may find acceptable products that do not conform to all of the requirements in Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the requirements listed in Table 1 may be modified by mutual agreement between the purchaser and the seller.

4.2.1 In such cases, any references to the specification shall specify that: this product meets Specification D5378 except for the following characteristic(s).

4.3 Where no prepurchase agreement has been reached between the purchaser and the supplier, and in case of controversy, the requirements listed in Table 1 are intended to be used as a guide only. As noted in 4.2, ultimate consumer demands dictate varying performance parameters for any particular style.

4.4 The significance and uses of particular properties and test methods are discussed in the appropriate sections of the specified test methods.

1. Scope

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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Test Requirement 测试要求：

Breaking  strength/ 拉伸强力
Bursting  Strength/顶破强力
Nonfibrous material/非纤维成分
Dimensional Change/尺寸变化
Fabric Appearance& Appearance retention/外观耐久性
Bow and Skewness/续向歪斜度
Water Resistance/抗水性
Colorfastness to /色牢度
Laundering/水洗
Cracking/摩擦
Light(20AFU)/光照（20褪色单位）
Flammability /燃烧性能

Sample Size 样品数量 / 送样规格: on request
Lead Time / TAT (Turn Around Time) 测试周期: 常规服务 Regular service 7-9 working days

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