Standard Test Method for Flammability of Sleeping Bags

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is suitable to assess the fabric burn rate of sleeping bag fabrics.  
5.2 This test method is applicable to all sleeping bags.  
5.3 This test method is technically equivalent to CPAI-75, which is used for the acceptance of commercial shipments of sleeping bags.  
5.4 When combustible fabrics are used for sleeping bags they are potentially dangerous to the user because of their ease of ignition (since all combustible materials will ignite) and because it is possible that they will exhibit a high burn rate.  
5.5 Most fabrics used to make sleeping bags are combustible (see 3.2.2). Fabrics can be combustible due to the inherent chemical composition of the fabric material or due to the finishing processes used or both.  
5.5.1 Optionally, if there is a query as to whether a specific fabric used for a sleeping bag is combustible, it shall be tested in accordance with Test Method E136. If the fabric complies with the requirements of Test Method E136 it shall be considered noncombustible and shall be deemed to meet the performance requirements of this test method.  
5.6 Changes in finishes or in fabric surface treatments can exert a large effect on the fabric flammability. Therefore, sleeping bags shall be tested both before and after cleaning or aging in accordance with one of the procedures in 7.3, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.  
5.7 In this procedure, the specimens are subjected to one or more specific sets of laboratory test conditions. If different test conditions are substituted or the end-use conditions are changed, it is not always possible by or from this test method to predict changes in the fire-test-response characteristics measured. Therefore, the results are valid only for the fire test exposure conditions described in this procedure.  
5.8 It must be understood, moreover, that no guarantee can be given and none is implied that sleeping bags complying with the performance requirements of this test method wil...
SCOPE
1.1 This fire-test response test method contains a method to assess the flammability, expressed as a burn rate, of sleeping bags which use various materials and constructions in their manufacture.  
1.2 Sleeping bags that comply with the requirements in this test method shall be permitted to be labeled as complying with the appropriate requirements, to facilitate the identification of products conforming to this test method.  
1.3 This test method is technically equivalent to the flammability standard CPAI-75, issued by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (see 2.2), and which has been in use as a flammability requirement for the sleeping bag industry in the U.S.
Note 1: CPAI-75 expresses burn rate in units of inches/minute while this test method expresses burn rate in units of centimetres/minute.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.5 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests.  
1.8 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 Recommendat...

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Designation: F1955 − 20 An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
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Flammability of Sleeping Bags
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1955; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.1 This fire-test response test method contains a method to
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
assess the flammability, expressed as a burn rate, of sleeping
bags which use various materials and constructions in their
2. Referenced Documents
manufacture.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 Sleeping bags that comply with the requirements in this
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
test method shall be permitted to be labeled as complying with
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
the appropriate requirements, to facilitate the identification of
D5025 Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-
products conforming to this test method.
Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
1.3 This test method is technically equivalent to the flam-
E136 TestMethodforAssessingCombustibilityofMaterials
mability standard CPAI-75, issued by the Industrial Fabrics
Using a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C
Association International (see 2.2), and which has been in use
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
as a flammability requirement for the sleeping bag industry in
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2.2 Industrial Fabrics Association International Standard:
the U.S.
Specification CPAI-75 ARate of Burn Standard for Sleeping
NOTE 1—CPAI-75 expresses burn rate in units of inches/minute while
this test method expresses burn rate in units of centimetres/minute.
Bags
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1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
2.3 AATCC Standard:
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
Test Method 124 - 2006 Appearance of Fabrics after Re-
only.
peated Home Laundering
1.5 This standard is used to measure and describe the
3. Terminology
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
method associated with fire issues, refer to Terminology E176.
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
Fordefinitionsoftermsusedinthistestmethodassociatedwith
actual fire conditions.
textile issues, refer to Terminology D123.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.1 burn rate, n—the distance traveled by a flame on a
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
burning material or product during a specified time under
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
specified conditions.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safe-
3.2.2 combustible, adj—capable of undergoing combustion.
guards for personnel and property shall be employed in
3.2.2.1 Discussion—The term combustible is often delim-
conducting these tests.
ited to specific fire-exposure conditions.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports the ASTM website.
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Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Support for Specification CPA1–75 is to be discontinued by the Industrial
Subcommittee F08.22 on Camping Softgoods. Fabrics Association International and replaced with Test Method F1955.
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Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2020. Published October 2020. Originally Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F1955 – 15. DOI: (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215, http://
10.1520/F1955-20. www.aatcc.org.
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3.2.3 sleeping bag, n—a structure made of down, synthetic the performan
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F1955 − 15 F1955 − 20 An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
1
Flammability of Sleeping Bags
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1955; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This fire-test response test method contains a method to assess the flammability, expressed as a burn rate, of sleeping bags
which use various materials and constructions in their manufacture.
1.2 Sleeping bags that comply with the requirements in this test method shall be permitted to be labeled as complying with the
appropriate requirements, to facilitate the identification of products conforming to this test method.
1.3 This test method is technically equivalent to the flammability standard CPAI-75, issued by the Industrial Fabrics Association
International (see 2.2), and which has been in use as a flammability requirement for the sleeping bag industry in the U.S.
NOTE 1—CPAI-75 expresses burn rate in units of inches/minute while this test method expresses burn rate in units of centimetres/minute.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under
controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the materials,
products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.6 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these
tests.
1.8 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
D5025 Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
E136 Test Method for Assessing Combustibility of Materials Using a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F08.22 on Camping Softgoods.
Current edition approved April 1, 2015Oct. 1, 2020. Published May 2015October 2020. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 20052015 as
F1955 – 99 (2005)F1955 – 15. which was withdrawn in January 2014 and reinstated in April 2015. DOI: 10.1520/F1955-15.DOI: 10.1520/F1955-20.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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F1955 − 20
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
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2.2 Industrial Fabrics Association International Standard:
Specification CPAI-75 A Rate of Burn Standard for Sleeping Bags
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2.3 AATCC Standard:
Test Method 124 - 2006 Appearance of Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test method associated with fire issues, refer to Terminology E176. For
definitions of terms used in this test method associated with textile issues, refer to Terminology D123.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 burn rate, n—the distance traveled by a flame on a burning material or product during a specified time under specified
conditions.
3.2.2 combustible, adj—capable of undergoing combustion.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—
The term combustible
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