Industry Methods & Accepted Criteria
Casual Furniture Fabric Association Performance Standards
(Outdoor Furniture)
Acrylic, Olefin, and Woven PVC
| Characteristic | Test Method | Acceptance Criteria |
| Abrasion | ASTM D4157 | Acrylic – 15,000 Double Rubs (Cotton Duck #10) Olefin – 9,000 Double Rubs (Wire Screen) PVC – 1,000 Cycles (1 KG weight, CS 10 Abrader) |
| ASTM D3884 | PVC, Acrylic and Olefin – One Inch accepted | |
| Bow & Skew | ASTM D3882 | PVC Cushion (Open Mesh) – 300 lb warp 1200 lb fill |
| Breaking Strength | ASTM D5034 | PVC, Slingable – 350 lb warp/225 lb fill PVC, Wicker – 450 lb warp/450 lb fill PVC/Olefin Slingable – 300 lb warp/225 lb fill PVC, Acrylic – 350 lb warp/225 lb fill Acrylic Cushion – 225 lb warp/100 lb fill Olefin (Cushion) – 225 lb warp/100 lb fill |
| Colorfastness to Light | ASTM G154, Cycle 1 | PVC – 1000 Hours 4.0 Rating Acrylic – 1500 Hours: 4.0 Rating Olefin – 1200 Hours 4.0 Rating |
| Flammability | UFAC | PVC, Acrylic and Olefin – Class 1 |
| Cal TB 117, Section E | PVC, Acrylic and Olefin – Pass | |
| Seam Slippage | ASTM D4034 | PVC, Acrylic (Cushion) – 25 lb warp/25 lb fill Olefin (Cushion) – 15 lb warp/25 lb fill |
| Tearing Strength | ASTM D5733 | PVC, Cushion (Open Mesh) – 20 lb warp/40 lb fill PVC, Slingable – 50 lb warp / 70 lb fill PVC, Wicker – 100 lb warp/90 lb fill |
| Tearing Strength | ASTM D2261 | PVC, Olefin (Slingable) – 60 lb warp/70 lb fill Acrylic (Cushion) – 14 lb warp/10 lb fill Olefin (Cushion) – 14 lb warp/10 lb fill |
| Wet/Dry Crocking | AATCC 8 | PVC – Dry 5/Wet 5 Acrylic – Dry 5/Wet 4 Olefin – Dry 5/Wet 4 |
Prints on Acrylic, Prints on Polyester, and Solid Color Polyester Cloth
| Characteristic | Test Method | Acceptance Criteria |
| Abrasion | ASTM D4157 | 15,000 Double Rubs (Cotton Duck #10) |
| Bow & Skew | ASTM D3882 | One Inch accepted |
| Breaking Strength | ASTM D5034 | 125 lb warp/65 lb fill |
| Colorfastness to Light | ASTM G154, Cycle 1 | 500 Hours: 3.0 Rating |
| Flammability | UFAC | Class 1 |
| Cal TB 117 Section E | Pass | |
| Pilling | ASTM D3512 | Class 3.0 After 30 Minutes |
| Seam Slippage | ASTM D4034 | 25 lb warp/25 lb fill |
| Spray Rating | AATCC 22 | Spray Rating 80 |
| Tear Strength | ASTM D2261 | 6 lb warp/6 lb fill |
| Wet/Dry Crocking | AATCC 8 | Dry 5/Wet 4 |
Coverlet / Bedding Standards – ASTM D6664 Standard Specification For Woven, Knitted, And Flocked Bedspread Products For Institutional And Household Use
| Characteristic | Test Method |
Acceptance Criteria Woven Bedspread |
Acceptance Criteria Knitted/Flocked Bedspread |
| Breaking Force | ASTM D5034 | 25 lbs | NA |
| Bursting Strength | ASTM D3786 or D3787 | NA | 35 psi |
| Pilling | ASTM D3512 30 Minute Run Time |
Class 4.0 | Class 4.0 |
| Dimensional Change to |
AATCC 135 – Household | ||
| Laundering | AATCC 158 – Dry cleaning | Tailored Type – 3.5% max. | Tailored Type – 5.0% max. |
| Drycleaning¹ | AATCC 96 -Institutional Use | Throw Type – 5.0% max. | Throw Type – 5.0% max. |
| Refurbishing | AATCC 135 – Household | ||
| Appearance | AATCC 158 – Dry cleaning | Polyester/Cotton – SA 3.0 | Polyester/Cotton – SA 3.0 |
| (Fabric)¹ | AATCC 96 – Institutional Use | 100% Cotton – SA 2.5 | 100% Cotton – SA 2.5 |
| Bow & Skew | ASTM D3882 | Woven/Knitted – 3.0% max. Pattern Print – Acceptable |
Woven/Knitted – 3.0% max. Pattern Print – Acceptable |
| Colorfastness to Laundering |
AATCC 61 | Shade: Class 4 Staining: Class 3 |
Shade: Class 4 Staining: Class 3 |
| Colorfastness to Drycleaning |
AATCC 132 | Shade: Class 4.0 | Shade: Class 4.0 |
| Colorfastness to Crocking |
Solid Shades – AATCC 8 Prints AATCC 116 |
Dry – Class 4.0 Wet – Class 3.0 |
Dry – Class 4.0 Wet – Class 3.0 |
| Colorfastness to Light |
AATCC 16 (20 Hours) | Class 4.0 | Class 4.0 |
| Colorfastness to Perspiration |
AATCC 15 | Shade: Class 4.0 | Shade: Class 4.0 |
| Flammability² | ASTM D1230 | Class 1 | Class 1 |
- Determine the maximum dimensional change after refurbishing five times following permanently attached care label instructions. If there is no attached care label, the refurbishing conditions shall be as specified by the supplier using the guidelines above for household, dry-cleaning, or institutional use. Flammability requirements shall be as agreed upon between the purchaser and supplier except when regulated by applicable government mandatory standards.
- If flammability is to be tested, the method above may be used.
Drapery Standards – Contract And Residential
| Contract ACT Guidelines |
Residential – ASTM D3691 Guidelines | ||||
| Characteristic | Test Method |
All Curtains |
Knit and Lace |
Sheer (Woven) |
Conventional Weights (Woven) |
| Breaking Strength | ASTM D5034 | NA | NA | 15 lb | 20 lb |
| Bursting Strength | ASTM D231 | NA | 20 lb | NA | NA |
| Seam Slippage | ASTM D434 | 15 lb – 60z/sq.yd; 25 lb – over 60z/sq.yd |
NA | NA | NA |
| Tear Strength | ASTM D2261 | NA | NA | 1 lb | 1.5 lb |
| Dimensional Change to Laundering |
AATCC 135 (5 Launderings) |
NA | 3.0% max. +0.0% |
3.0% max. +0.0% |
3.0% max. +0.0% |
| Dimensional Change to Dry Cleaning |
ASTM D2724 (3 Dry Cleanings) |
NA | 3.0% max. +0.0% |
3.0% max. +0.0% |
3.0% max. +0.0% |
| Distortion of Yarn | ASTM D1336 | NA | NA | 1 lb load- 0.1 inch max. |
2 lb load- 0.1 inch max. |
| Colorfastness to Laundering |
AATCC 61 | NA | Shade: Class 4 Stain: Class 3 |
Shade: Class 4 Stain: Class 3 |
Shade: Class 4 Stain: Class 3 |
| Colorfastness to Drycleaning |
AATCC 132 | NA | Shade: Class 4 | Shade: Class 4 | Shade: Class 4 |
| Colorfastness to Burnt Gas |
AATCC 23 (1 Cycle) |
NA | Class 4 | Class 4 | Class 4 |
| Colorfastness to Crocking |
AATCC 8 (Solid) AATCC 116 (Print) |
Dry – Class 3 Wet – Class 3 |
Dry – Class 3 Wet – Class 3 |
Dry – Class 3 Wet – Class 3 |
Dry – Class 3 Wet – Class 3 |
| Colorfastness to Light |
AATCC 16 | Class 4 | Class 4 | Class 4 | Class 4 |
| Colorfastness to Ozone |
NA | Class 4 | Class 4 | Class 4 | |
| Fabric Appearance | NA | SA 3.5 | SA 3.0 | SA 3.5 | |
| Retention of Hand, Character, and Appearance |
NA | No significant change |
No significant change |
No significant change |
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| Durability of Back coating |
NA | No significant change |
No significant change |
No significant change |
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| Flammability | PASS | See note below² | See note below² | See note below² | |
| Light Degradation³ | See note below | NA | NA | NA | NA |
- NFPA 701: 2004 Test #1 is being phased in at the time of the publication of ACT standards, but was not cited in all relevant codes. Therefore the 1989 Small Scale test remains the ACT standard until further notice. However, most fire agencies require the most current version for installation.
- The ASTM method states that the flammability requirements shall be as regulated by applicable Government mandatory standards and has been referred to Subcommittee D13.52 on Flammability and will be incorporated into D3691 should a test method become available.
- No standard method is currently available for the determination of light degradation of curtain and drapery fabrics. Development of a standard method has been referred to AATCC.
- Launderable fabrics are expected normally to be dry cleanable except where all or part of the fabric is not dry cleanable and is so labeled.
Upholstery Standards – Contract And Residential
| Characteristic | Test Method | Contract ACT Guidelines Acceptance Criteria |
Residential Joint Industry Standards Acceptance Criteria |
| Abrasion | ASTM D4157 | 30,000 – Heavy Duty 15,000 – General Contract |
No acceptance criteria |
| Breaking Strength | ASTM D5034 | 50 lb | 50 lb |
| Colorfastness to Light | AATCC 16 (40 Hours) | Class 4 | Class 4 |
| Elongation | ASTM D5034 | NA | Woven: 1% – 5% Flocked Woven: 0.7% – 5% |
| Flammability | California TB 117, Sec. E | Pass | See Note Below |
| Pilling Resistance | ASTM D3511 | Class 3 | |
| Seam Slippage | ASTM D4034 | 25 lb | 50 lb |
| Tear Strength | ASTM D2261 | NA | Category I: 6 lb min Category II: 4.5 lb min Category III: 4.0 lb min |
| Wet & Dry Crocking | AATCC 8 | Wet 3/Dry 4 | Wet 3/Dry 4 |
