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Table VI. End Item Testing (Part 2)
Type |
Dimensions (finished), inches |
FED-STD 191 Test Method 5100 Breaking Strength minimum pounds |
Weight per doz, pounds minimum (conditioned) 3/ |
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|
Width 1/ + 1/2 in. |
Length + 1 in. |
Warp |
Fill |
|
I |
16 |
27 |
70 |
60 |
3.0 |
I |
20 |
40 |
70 |
60 |
5.5 |
I |
22 |
44 |
70 |
60 |
6.6 |
I |
24 |
50 |
60 |
43 |
8.0 |
II |
16 |
27 |
45 |
40 |
3.0 |
II |
20 |
40 |
45 |
40 |
5.5 |
II |
22 |
44 |
45 |
40 |
8.5 |
1/ Width inclusive of selvages or side hems
2/ For type I towels, the pile warp shall be 36 and the ground warp shall be 36.
3/ The towels shall reach equilibrium under Standard Conditions as defined in FED-STD-191 prior to determination of weight.
Table VII. End Item Testing (Part 3)
Characteristic |
Requirement |
Test Method |
Fiber Identification |
Cotton or polyester/ cotton |
1/ |
Overall Fiber Content Type I, 24 x 50 in only |
100% cotton |
1/ |
Polyester content for ground warp and filling (except for Type I, 24 x 50 in) |
70% maximum |
1/ 2/ |
Discoloration (bleached towels) |
The bleached towels shall show no more yellowing or discoloration that the standard sample after 20 hours exposure to light. When no standard sample is available, the discoloration shall be no more than the degree indicated as satisfactory when tested as specified. |
5660 3/ 4/ |
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