ASTM D6603-19 PDF

Scope: 1.1 This standard describes labeling requirements for textile products intended for the protection of humans from UVA and UVB radiation. 1.2 This standard is not intended to be used for the labeling of medical-device sun protective fabrics and clothing whose labeling is specified in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Draft Guidance for the Preparation of a Premarket Notification document. 1.3 The label requirements are in addition to those required by the Care Labeling Rule and fiber content (composition) labeling acts (Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939, and The Textile Fiber Products Identification Act). 1.4 This document contains terminology to be used in the labeling of UV-protective textiles. 1.5 Labeling recommended in this specification will be based on UV-protection data collected by instrumental methods. 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.

ASTM D6603-19 Referenced Document

ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*， 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D3938 Standard Guide for Determining or Confirming Care Instructions for Apparel and Other Textile Consumer Products
ASTM D6544 Standard Practice for Preparation of Textiles Prior to Ultraviolet (UV) Transmission Testing*， 2021-07-01 Update

2019 ASTM D6603-19 Standard Specification for Labeling of UV-Protective Textiles
2012 ASTM D6603-12 Standard Specification for Labeling of UV-Protective Textiles
2011 ASTM D6603-11 Standard Guide for Labeling of UV-Protective Textiles
2010 ASTM D6603-10 Standard Guide for Labeling of UV-Protective Textiles
2007 ASTM D6603-07 Standard Guide for Labeling of UV-Protective Textiles
2000 ASTM D6603-00 Standard Guide for Labeling of UV-Protective Textiles