ASTM D5035-11 (2024) PDF

Full title and description

ASTM D5035-11(2024) — Standard Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method). This standard specifies strip-type tensile test procedures (raveled and cut strip) used to determine the breaking force and elongation of most textile fabrics; it is commonly used for acceptance testing of woven, felted and many nonwoven fabrics and includes provisions for wet testing and multiple specimen types and widths.

Abstract

ASTM D5035 defines the strip-method tensile test in which a fabric specimen in the form of a narrow strip is held across its full width in the grips and stretched at a controlled rate until rupture. The method provides measured values for breaking force (strength) and elongation at rupture and offers alternative specimen preparations (raveled strip and cut strip) to suit woven and nonwoven materials. Typical test parameters (gauge lengths, crosshead speed, specimen widths such as 1 in. and 2 in., and conditioning) are provided to promote repeatability.

General information

• Status: Active — reapproved and published as D5035-11(2024).
• Publication date: Reapproval/publication recorded in 2024 (reapproved November 2024, original designation 2011).
• Publisher: ASTM International (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.30 (Textile fabrics).
• Edition / version: D5035-11(2024) (originally approved 2011, reapproved/reissued 2024).
• Number of pages: 8 (typical published PDF/paged version for the reapproved 2024 designation).

(Facts above are based on the ASTM reapproval record and public standard listings.)

Scope

This test method covers raveled strip and cut strip procedures for determining the breaking force and elongation of most textile fabrics and provides instructions for specimen preparation (including raveled versus cut strip selection), conditioning, test machine requirements (CRE/CRT/CRL types), and reporting. The method is applicable to woven fabrics (raveled strip) and to felted, nonwoven or coated fabrics (cut strip). It is not generally recommended for knitted or highly elastic fabrics (those with stretch greater than approximately 11%). Provisions are included for wet testing and for converting or reporting results for different strip widths when appropriate.

Key topics and requirements

• Test procedures: raveled strip and cut strip methods for strip tensile testing (1 in./25 mm and 2 in./50 mm typical specimen designations and alternatives).
• Equipment: use of tensile testing machines of CRE, CRT, or CRL types; appropriate grips/fixtures sized to the specimen width.
• Test conditions: standard conditioning (temperature and relative humidity) and specified crosshead speed/time‑to‑break (commonly 300 mm/min ± tolerance) to achieve reproducible results.
• Reporting: breaking force (force at rupture), elongation at break (percentage), specimen type, width, gauge length, conditioning state (dry/wet), number of specimens, and statistical treatment (averages and any noted biases).
• Limitations: not recommended for fabrics with high elasticity (knits, some technical textiles) and care required for raveled-edge specimen preparation to ensure a sufficient number of yarns.

Typical use and users

ASTM D5035 is used by textile test laboratories, fabric manufacturers, quality assurance teams, apparel and home‑textile producers, and standards/specification writers who need to verify fabric breaking strength and elongation for acceptance testing, product development, comparative laboratory studies, or compliance with purchaser specifications. It is commonly applied to woven upholstery, apparel, industrial textiles, geotextile intermediate checks (where appropriate), felted and many nonwoven materials.

Related standards

Standards commonly referenced with or used as alternatives to D5035 include ASTM D5034 (Grab Test for breaking force and elongation), ISO 13934-1 (strip method) and ISO 13934-2 (grab method) for tensile properties of fabrics, plus various ASTM specifications and test methods that reference or call out D5035 for fabric evaluations. D5035 is also cross‑referenced by many ASTM test methods and specifications dealing with fabric performance and abrasion/conditioning procedures.

Keywords

breaking-strength; elongation; strip method; raveled strip; cut strip; tensile; textile fabrics; fabric testing; ASTM D5035; strip tensile test.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASTM D5035 is a laboratory test standard that specifies strip‑type tensile procedures (raveled and cut strip) to determine the breaking force and elongation of textile fabrics; the designation D5035-11 was reapproved and published as D5035-11(2024).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers specimen preparation (raveled vs. cut strips), test machine types and set‑up, standard test speeds and gauge lengths, conditioning, wet testing provisions, data reporting requirements, and limitations on fabric types (for example, advisories about knitted or very elastic fabrics).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Textile test laboratories, fabric and garment manufacturers, QA/QC departments, standards authors, and purchasers who require consistent, comparable measurements of fabric breaking force and elongation.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The D5035-11 edition has been reapproved and published with the designation D5035-11(2024); it is the current active reapproval of the 2011 content as of 2024. Users who track version history should note the original approval year (2011) and the reapproval year (2024).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: D5035 is part of ASTM's textile test methods and is commonly used alongside related tensile and tearing standards (for example D5034, ISO 13934 series and other ASTM test methods and specifications that reference fabric strength testing).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Breaking strength, elongation, strip method, raveled strip, cut strip, tensile testing, fabric strength, ASTM D5035.