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ASTM F1731 - 21
ASTM International (ASTM)
Title

"Standard Practice for Body Measurements and Sizing of Fire and Rescue Services Uniforms and Other Thermal Hazard Protective Clothing "

Description

This practice is intended to assist in size selection of work uniforms for fire and rescue services personnel and workers who may be exposed to thermal hazards. Work uniform ensembles consist of a shirt and trouser apparel combination.

Standard Type(s)
Guide

A compendium of information or series of options that does not recommend a specific course of action: A guide increases the awareness of information and approaches in a given subject area.

Personal Protective Equipment
Body Protection

All items of clothing and/or accessories (whether or not detachable) designed and manufactured to provide specific protection. This includes bullet-proof clothing, general protective clothing and full body ensembles that protect from cuts, radiation, temperature extremes, hot splashes from molten metals and other hot liquids, potential impacts from tools, machinery and materials and hazardous chemicals. Examples of body protection include laboratory coats, coveralls, vests, jackets, aprons, surgical gowns and full body suits

  • Protective clothing, general
Hazards
Thermal
  • Flame and Thermal
SOC Codes
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations
  • 33-2000 Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers
    • 33-2011 Firefighters
    • 33-2022 Wildfire Prevention Specialists
Standard References
Referenced Standard

ASTM F1154 - 24 - Standard Practices for Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles, Ensemble Elements, and Other Components

NFPA 1975 - 2019 edition - Standard on Emergency Services Work Apparel

NFPA 1977 - 2022 edition - Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting and Urban Interface Fire Fighting

Conformity Assessment Notes

This practice can be used for selecting the proper size and fit of work uniforms for fire and rescue personnel and personnel in other occupations where hazardous thermal exposures may exist.  Please see the full standard for complete details.

Comments

Additional References:

ASTM Standards

  • D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
  • D5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
  • D6240/D6240M Tables of Body Measurements for Mature Men, ages 35 and older, Sizes Thirty-Four to Fifty-Two(34 to 52) Short, Regular, and Tall
  • D6960/D6960M Tables for Body Measurements for Plus Women’s Figure Type, Size Range 14W – 40W
  • D7197 Table of Body Measurements for Misses Maternity Sizes Two to Twenty-Two (2-22)
  • D7878/D7878M Tables for Body Measurements for Adult Female Misses Petite Figure Type, Size Range 00P – 20P
  • F1154 Practices for Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles and Ensemble Components

AATCC Standards

  • AATCC 96 Dimensional Changes in Laundering of Woven and Knitted Textiles Except Wool
  • AATCC 135 Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laundering of Woven and Knit Fabrics
  • AATCC 158 Dimensional Changes in Dry-Cleaning in Perchloroethylene: Machine Method

NFPA Standards

  • NFPA 1975 Standard on Station/Work Uniforms for Fire Fighters
  • NFPA 1977 Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting
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