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Standard Performance Specification for
Woven Awning and Canopy Fabrics1

This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4847; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of the last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope

1.1 This performance specification covers woven awning
and canopy fabrics composed of any textile fiber or a mixture of
fibers.

1.2 These requirements apply to the length and width
directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
test methods described in this specification: 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 and health practices
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
to use.

2. Referenced Documents

2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles2
D 434 Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarns in
Woven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam2
D 1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by
Falling-Pendulum Type (Elmendorf) 2
D 2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabrics
by the Tongue (Single-Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-extension Tensile Testing Machine)2
D 2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens
for Textiles2
D 5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation
of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)3

2.2 AATCC Test Methods:4
8 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method
16 Colorfastness to Light
22 Water Repellency: Spray Test
23 Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes