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A new ASTM International standard identifies and defines sustainable laundry best management practices that are used by commercial laundry facilities to reduce their impact on the environment. ASTM D7841 , Practice for Sustainable Laundry Best Management Practices, was developed by Subcommittee D13.40 on Sustainability of Textiles , part of ASTM International Committee D13 on Textiles . “D7841…, Water Reuse Technology, —Technology or equipment within a laundry facility that reuses, reclaims or recycles water •, Boiler Heat Recovery, —Technology or equipment within a laundry facility that recovers heat produced from the facility’s water boiler system •, Energy Efficient Low-Temperature Detergents, —Detergents that are effective in eliminating pathogenic bacteria at low-wash temperatures •, Alternative Energy, —Solar or geothermal energy that clearly provides a minimum of 10 percent of the electrical energy used in the laundry •, Fleet Vehicle Route Optimization, —Use of software or technologies to maximize the efficiency of routes driven by fleet vehicles •, Recycling Programs, —Qualified waste recycling programs within a laundry facility Freeman, a D13.40 member, says industries that rely on the use of delivered laundered textiles will be the primary users of D7841 . “We expect D7841 to build awareness in the textile services marketplace of laundry sustainability, not only as an indicator of a provider’s longevity, but their ability to produce cost-effectively,” says…, ASTM Committee D13 Next Meeting:, Jan. 26-29, 2014, January Committee Week, Houston, Texas, Technical Contact:, Angela D. Freeman, TRSA, Alexandria, Va., Phone: 703-519-0029, ext. 111; afreeman@trsa.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9462
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ASTM International Committee F11 on Vacuum Cleaners has formed a new task group to develop proposed standards for high efficiency particulate air filtration, typically known as HEPA. The task group, part of Subcommittee F11.23 on Filtration, will develop standards to clarify methodology and criteria used to define HEPA filtration for sealed vacuum cleaner systems and filter components used in…, ASTM Committee F11 Next Meeting:, May 20-22, 2013, May Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Zoe Wilson, Bissell Homecare Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich., Phone: 616-735-5142; zoe.wilson@bissell.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Diane Trinsey, Phone: 610-832-9661; dtrinsey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9338
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All interested parties are invited to join in the ongoing development of ASTM International standard ASTM D3181 , Guide for Conducting Wear Tests on Textiles. The standard is now under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D13.60 on Fabric Test Methods, Specific , part of ASTM International Committee D13 on Textiles . ASTM D3181 is used to provide data that will help predict the expected wear…, ASTM Committee D13 Next Meeting:, June 9-12, 2013, June Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Norma M. Keyes, Keyes Consulting LLC, Apex, N.C., Phone: 919-362-4044; keyesconsult@att.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9320
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The increase in the number of floor care products in the marketplace that employ wet extraction cleaning systems is the leading factor in the development of a standard that describes a laboratory test for the cleaning effectiveness of such systems. ASTM F2828 , Test Method for Assessing Carpet Cleaning Effectiveness in Terms of Visual Appearance Change When Cleaned with a Wet Extraction Cleaning…, ASTM Committee F11 Next Meeting:, Nov. 12-14, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Kenneth M. Lee, Bissell Homecare Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich., Phone: 616-791-0608; ken.lee@bissell.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Diane Trinsey, Phone: 610-832-9661; dtrinsey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9290
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Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Coverings is seeking experts who may be using ASTM D5251 , Practice for the Operation of the Tetrapod Walker Drum Tester. ASTM D5251 describes the equipment and operation of the Tetrapod Walker for testing unused pile floor coverings with a thickness of 20 mm or less. The subcommittee is hoping to gauge the current level of interest in ASTM D5251. D13.21, which…
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All interested parties are invited to join in the development of a proposed new ASTM International standard that will identify and define sustainable best management practices that are used in commercial laundry facilities to reduce their impact on the environment. ASTM WK35985 , Practice for Sustainable Laundry Best Management Practices, is being developed by Subcommittee D13.40 on…, ASTM Committee D13 Next Meeting:, June 24-27, 2012, June committee week, San Diego, Calif., Technical Contact:, Gary D. Gramp, Textile Rental Services Association, Alexandria, Va., Phone: 703-519-0029, ext. 111; ggramp@trsa.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9101
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All interested parties are invited to join a new ASTM task group that will be developing standards to measure the performance of battery operated vacuum cleaners. The task group is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee F11 on Vacuum Cleaners . Task Group F11.50.13 on the Development of ASTM Standard Test Methods for the Measurement of Battery-Powered Vacuum Cleaner Performance is…
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ASTM International Committee D13 on Textiles is currently at work on a proposed new guide that will cover petite and tall heights for the missy measurement standard, since the missy standard is based on a single average height. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK33671 , Guide for Body Measurements for Adult Misses Petite Figure Type, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D13.55 on Body…
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide a consistent way of comparing the relative weights of different body armor designs used in the production of protective vests for law enforcement and correction personnel. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK31929 , Test Method for Areal Density Measurement of an Armour Panel, is being developed by Subcommittee D13.19 on Industrial Fibers and…
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Hard surface cleaning products that employ steam comprise a new and growing segment of the vacuum cleaner market, although there are currently no agreed-upon industry-wide standards for such products. A new ASTM subcommittee, F11.40 on Steam Products , part of ASTM International Committee F11 on Vacuum Cleaners , will be developing test methods to measure the performance and durability of steam…