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A B O U T A S T M I N T E R N A T I O N A L A B O U T T H E P R O G R A M M E T H O D S I N C L U D E D I N T H E P R O G R A M P R O G R A M S C H E D U L E A N D F E E I N F O R M A T I O N W H Y S H O U L D Y O U R L A B O R A T O R Y P A R T I C I P A T E ? A B O U T A S T M C O M M I T T E E D 1 3 R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A T I O N P R O G R A M R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N

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P R O F I C I E N C Y T E S T P R O G R A M F O R T E X T I L E S – I L P T

Textiles (Light, Medium, & Heavy Duty Woven Fabric)

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ABOUT ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world-a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Known for their high technical quality and market relevancy, ASTM Inter-national standards have an important role in the information infrastructure that guides design, manufacturing and trade in the global economy.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

ASTM's Proficiency Test Program for Textiles provides participating laboratories with a statistical quality assurance (SQA) tool, enabling them to compare their performance in the use of ASTM methods against other laboratories worldwide.

Conducted biannually, this program provides (for each test cycle) three test samples, a hyperlink to record and submit test data, and instructions for conducting the tests.

Test samples include light, medium, and heavy-duty woven fabrics. Laboratories are instructed to conduct the tests in their facilities using the ASTM methods cited in the program (or other methods used by the lab) and to record their test results on the inter-active form.

Each laboratory electronically submits their test data to ASTM for use in generating sta-tistical summary reports. ASTM handles all data on a strictly confidential basis with no disclosure of lab identity except for one's own laboratory. Final reports contain all labo-ratory test data (coded), statistical analysis of test data, charts plotting test results ver-sus lab code, and other information.

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METHODS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM

D737 Air Permeability of Textiles Fabrics

D1424 Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum Type (Elmendorf) Apparatus

D2261 Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure

D3775 Fabric Count of Woven Fabric

D3776 Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric

D5034 Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)

D5035 Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)

New!! D5587 Tearing Strength of Textiles Fabrics (Trapezoid Procedure)

PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND FEE INFORMATION

The Proficiency Test Program for Textiles is conducted biannually

Testing are conducted in February and August.

Samples, are distributed during the beginning of each test month. Labs are given approximately five weeks to conduct tests and return data to ASTM.

Final summary reports are sent via email to participants approximately 20-25 business days following the receipt deadline of test data.

ANNUAL PROGRAM FEE: $310 covers both rounds , payable by US$ Check/Draft favoring “ASTM International”

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WHY SHOULD YOUR LABORATORY PARTICIPATE?

This program provides you with:

The resources you need to satisfy proficiency testing elements of laboratory accredita-tion

A useful quality control tool to monitor the strengths and weaknesses of laboratory per-formance

Periodic comparison of test results and calculated statistical parameters with others in the textiles testing community worldwide

A useful quality reference sample upon completion of testing

Each laboratory returns their completed test data to ASTM for use in generating statistical summary reports. Final reports, provided to participants only, contain:

Each participating laboratory's test results (coded)

Statistical analysis of test data

Charts plotting test results versus laboratory code

Other pertinent information

A S T M

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ABOUT ASTM COMMITTEE D13

Committee D13 on Textiles, consisting of over 500 members, and developer of over 300 standards, provides the technical direction for the program. Test information generated in the program is utilized by Committee D13 to determine if modifications to ASTM documents or new standards are warranted.

REQUIREMENTS OF PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

Participation is on an annual fee basis and open to all laboratories.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information,

In India contact

Jayakumar Gopalakrishnan

ASTM International’s Textile Instructor and Technical and Service Consultant: New # 6, North Main Road Annanagar West , Madras 600 101, India Tel: +91 44 2615-1791 Fax: +91 44 2615-1792 Mob +91 988 484 0404 ASTM Email Address: Textile1@astm.org

100 Barr Harbor Drive,

PO Box C700,

West Conshohocken,

Phone: +161 0832 9500

E-mail: textile1@astm.org

A S T M I N T E R N A T I O N A L

A S T M I N T E R N A T I O N A L A B O U T T H E P R O G R A M M E T H O D S I N C L U D E D I N T H E P R O G R A M P R O G R A M S C H E D U L E A N D F E E I N F O R M A T I O N W H Y S H O U L D Y O U R L A B O R A T O R Y P A R T I C I P A T E ? A B O U T A S T M C O M M I T T E E D 1 3 R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A T I O N P R O G R A M R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N

P R O F I C I E N C Y T E S T P R O G R A M F O R Y A R N A N D S E W I N G T H R E A D

G L O B A L P R O F I C I E N C Y P R O G R A M

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ASTM International

ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development or-ganizations in the world-a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Known for their high technical quality and mar-ket relevancy, ASTM International standards have an important role in the infor-mation infrastructure that guides design, manufacturing and trade in the global economy.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The ASTM Proficiency Testing Program provides companies with a statistical quality assurance tool that enables them to compare, improve and maintain a high level of per-formance in the use of ASTM methods with other laboratories worldwide.

This ASTM program is the only Global Lab proficiency program for Yarn and sewing thread.

Participation in this Program is accepted as compliant to ISO 17025 procedures

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TEST PARAMETERS INCLUDED IN THIS PTP

Twist in Single Spun Yards D1422

Twist in Single Spun or Filament Yarn D1423 (Test A)

Linear Density D1907

Strength & Elongation Properties D 2256

1. Straight Break Strength

2. Loop Strength

Note: All program test parameters are subject to change but not without prior participant notification. Participation is NOT contingent on the performance of all program tests.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Register today for both test cycles held in June and December.

The fee for the test cycle is $290.00. Payable by US$ Check or Draft favoring “ASTM International”

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WHY SHOULD YOUR LABORATORY PARTICIPATE?

This program provides you with:

The resources you need to satisfy proficiency testing elements of laboratory accredita-tion

A useful quality control tool to monitor the strengths and weaknesses of laboratory per-formance

Periodic comparison of test results and calculated statistical parameters with others in the textiles testing community worldwide

A useful quality reference sample upon completion of testing

Each laboratory returns their completed test data to ASTM for use in generating statisti-cal summary reports. Final reports, provided to participants only, contain:

Coded laboratory test results

Statistical analyses of test data

Charts plotting test results versus laboratory code

Histograms plus Box &amps; Whisker Plots

TEST MATERIALS

As a program participant, you will receive for each test cycle, a different spool contain-ing 500 yards of a representative yarn/thread for testing, electronic interactive web based data report forms and test instructions. Your lab performs the test that you nor-mally conduct within your facility using the specified ASTM program methods. Triplicate determinations by each lab are performed and statistics will be calculated on the aver-age data submitted fore each test by program participants.

DISTRIBUTION OF SAMPLES

Test samples will be distributed by ASTM-PTP in West Conshohocken, PA. Program registration fees include the cost of shipping test samples to all program registrants.

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ABOUT ASTM COMMITTEE D13

Committee D13 on Textiles, consisting of over 500 members, and developer of over 300 standards, provides the technical direction for the program. Test information generated in the program is utilized by Committee D13 to determine if modifications to ASTM documents or new standards are warranted

.

REQUIREMENTS OF PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

Participation is on an annual fee basis and open to all laboratories.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact

In India

Jayakumar Gopalakrishnan

ASTM International’s Textile Instructor and Technical and Service Consultant: New # 6, North Main Road Annanagar West , Madras 600 101, India Tel: +91 44 2615-1791 Fax: +91 44 2615-1792 Mob +91 988 484 0404 ASTM Email Address: Textile1@astm.org

100 Barr Harbor Drive,

PO Box C700, West Conshohocken,

PA, 19428-2959 USA

A S T M I N T E R N A T I O N A L

Phone: +91 (0) 44 2615 1791 Fax +91 44 2615 1792

E-mail: textile1@atm.org