ASTM D6013-00(2018)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determination of Area Stability of Leather to Laundering
Standard Test Method for Determination of Area Stability of Leather to Laundering
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 The procedure is primarily intended to evaluate the ability of a leather specimen to withstand fixed, and rather strenuous, laundering conditions. This test method is not intended as a recommended washing procedure, neither household nor commercial. The resulting area stability is determined.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method2 covers the determination of launderability of dyed leathers with or without a pigment finish. This test method does not apply to wet blue.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Oct-2018
- Technical Committee
- D31 - Leather
- Drafting Committee
- D31.04 - Apparel
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2018
- Refers
ASTM D1610-01(2013) - Standard Practice for Conditioning Leather and Leather Products for Testing - Effective Date
- 01-May-2013
- Refers
ASTM D1610-01(2007) - Standard Practice for Conditioning Leather and Leather Products for Testing - Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2007
- Effective Date
- 10-May-2001
- Effective Date
- 10-May-2001
Overview
ASTM D6013-00(2018), Standard Test Method for Determination of Area Stability of Leather to Laundering, is an internationally recognized test method developed by ASTM International. This standard outlines procedures to evaluate the ability of dyed leathers, with or without a pigment finish, to withstand defined laundering conditions. The focus is on measuring the area stability or dimensional change of leather specimens subjected to a controlled laundering process. The method provides a way to assess how well leather maintains its size and shape after being subjected to multiple cycles of washing.
Key Topics
- Area Stability of Leather: The core of ASTM D6013-00(2018) is evaluating how much the area of a leather specimen changes after being subjected to specific laundering conditions.
- Controlled Laundering Conditions: The test uses standardized washing apparatus (such as a Launder-Ometer), soap solutions, temperature, and washing cycles to ensure repeatable results.
- Precision and Reproducibility: The method establishes criteria for acceptable variation across duplicate specimens and between laboratories, supporting reliable comparison.
- Safety Considerations: The standard emphasizes user responsibility for proper safety, health, and environmental practices when performing the test.
- Exclusions: This test method is not intended as a recommended washing procedure for household or commercial settings and does not apply to "wet blue" leather.
Applications
The ASTM D6013-00(2018) standard is frequently used in the leather industry and related sectors for:
- Quality Assurance: Leather manufacturers and suppliers use this test to verify the dimensional stability of finished leather products, ensuring they retain their shape after laundering.
- Product Development: R&D teams use these methods to evaluate and improve the laundering durability of leather goods such as garments, accessories, automotive interiors, and upholstery.
- Compliance and Specification: Brands, retailers, and regulatory bodies reference this standard in specifications and compliance documents to ensure products meet consistent area stability requirements.
- Inter-laboratory Comparisons: The defined test conditions enable results to be reproduced in different labs, supporting consistent product assessment.
Key industries using this method include apparel, automotive, footwear, upholstery, and military supply sectors, where the launderability of dyed leather is a critical factor.
Related Standards
To ensure comprehensive testing and reliable results, the following ASTM standards are commonly referenced with ASTM D6013-00(2018):
- ASTM D1610 - Practice for Conditioning Leather and Leather Products for Testing: Ensures leather specimens are properly prepared and conditioned before testing for accurate, standardized measurement.
- Federal Test Method Standard No. 311 Method 3041.1 - The basis for developing ASTM D6013, focused on military and technical applications of leather testing.
Other relevant standards may address similar leather performance properties such as colorfastness, tensile strength, or finish durability.
Practical Value
Applying the ASTM D6013-00(2018) test method helps manufacturers and suppliers:
- Minimize costly product returns by verifying finished leathers can withstand laundering without excessive shrinkage or area change.
- Improve consumer satisfaction by delivering leather goods that retain their fit and appearance after washing.
- Streamline quality control and product development by establishing clear, repeatable performance criteria for area stability.
By following this internationally accepted method, organizations demonstrate their commitment to quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance in the global leather goods market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D6013-00(2018) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Test Method for Determination of Area Stability of Leather to Laundering". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 3.1 The procedure is primarily intended to evaluate the ability of a leather specimen to withstand fixed, and rather strenuous, laundering conditions. This test method is not intended as a recommended washing procedure, neither household nor commercial. The resulting area stability is determined. SCOPE 1.1 This test method2 covers the determination of launderability of dyed leathers with or without a pigment finish. This test method does not apply to wet blue. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.3 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. 1.4 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.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 3.1 The procedure is primarily intended to evaluate the ability of a leather specimen to withstand fixed, and rather strenuous, laundering conditions. This test method is not intended as a recommended washing procedure, neither household nor commercial. The resulting area stability is determined. SCOPE 1.1 This test method2 covers the determination of launderability of dyed leathers with or without a pigment finish. This test method does not apply to wet blue. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.3 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. 1.4 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.
ASTM D6013-00(2018) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.140.30 - Leather and furs. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D6013-00(2018) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D6013-00(2010), ASTM D1610-01(2013), ASTM D1610-01(2007), ASTM D1610-01, ASTM D1610-00. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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.
Designation: D6013 − 00 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Area Stability of Leather to Laundering
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6013; 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 4. Apparatus
2 5
4.1 Washing Machine—ALaunder-Ometer, or an assembly
1.1 This test method covers the determination of launder-
of apparatus capable of similar test conditions (see Note). In
ability of dyed leathers with or without a pigment finish. This
test method does not apply to wet blue. either machine, 1-pt (500-mL) specimen containers are held
withtheirbasestowardahorizontalshaftand2in.(50mm)out
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
from its center of rotation. Speed of rotation shall be 40 to 45
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
rpm. Provision shall be made for maintaining the initial
information only.
temperature of the specimen containers throughout the test.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Additional agitation shall be provided by ⁄4-in. (6.4-mm)
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
stainless steel balls in the specimen containers. Apparatus is
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
illustrated in Figs. 1-3.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
NOTE 1—A motor-driven assembly, designed to hold 1-pt (500-mL)
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
specimen containers so that they are relative to the axis of the motor shaft
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- 5
in the same way as in the Launder-Ometer, can be used. The entire
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
assembly, fitted with specimen containers, shall be turned at 40 to 45 rpm
inside a simple boxlike container which is heated at 120°F (49°C) with
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
thermostatic control. Thus, heat loss from the preheated contents of the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
specimen containers is held at a minimum during the 30-min washing
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
periods. Such an apparatus is illustrated in Figs. 4 and 5.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.2 Stainless Steel Balls, type 316, ⁄4 in. (6 mm) diameter.
4.3 Steel or Glass Jar, 1 pt (0.5 L), with washer and cap.
2. Referenced Documents
4.4 Circulating-air Oven, capable of maintaining the re-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
quired temperature of 120 6 2°F (49 6 1°C).
D1610 Practice for Conditioning Leather and Leather Prod-
ucts for Testing
4.5 Blotting Paper, (laboratory) (see 7.2).
4.6 Metal Die, for cutting the specimen to the required
3. Significance and Use
dimensions.
3.1 The procedure is primarily intended to evaluate the 7
4.7 Soap Solution, prepared by dissolving5gof standard
ability of a leather specimen to withstand fixed, and rather
neutral chip soap in 1 L of distilled water (see 7.3).
strenuous, laundering conditions. This test method is not
intended as a recommended washing procedure, neither house-
The leather washing apparatus drawing is available fromASTM Headquarters,
holdnorcommercial.Theresultingareastabilityisdetermined.
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The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D31 on Leather are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D31.04 on Apparel. Headquarters.Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018. Published November 2018. Originally responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D6013 - 00 (2010). The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
DOI: 10.1520/D6013-00R18. is Standard Paper Manufacturing Co., P.O. Box 1554, Richmond, VA23212. If you
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Method 3041.1 in cooperation with the U.S. Army Natick Research Development Headquarters.Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the
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D6013 − 00 (2018)
Use the average measurement to determine the original area of
the specimen, and record this area as A. (The known dimen-
sions of the die may be used instead of actually measuring the
specimen.When this option is taken, the specimen sh
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