ASTM D6603-12
Standard Specification for Labeling of UV-Protective Textiles
- Standard No.
- ASTM D6603-12
- Release Date
- 2012
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM D6603-19
- Latest
- ASTM D6603-19
- 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sun protective fabrics and clothing whose labeling is specified in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Draft Guidance for the Preparation of a Premarket Notification document.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.
ASTM D6603-12 Referenced Document
- ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
- 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
ASTM D6603-12 history
- 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
