18. What is required for men’s 100% polyester (synthetic) trousers to be classified as water resistant?
A. The trousers must be completely water proof with no penetration of water when tested for water resistance under AATCC Test Method 35.
B. The trousers must have critically sealed seams, be visibly coated with plastic, and when sprayed with water using a head pressure of 600 millimeters, not have more than 1.0 gram of water penetrate after two minutes when tested in accordance with AATCC Test Method 35.
C. Men’s trousers cannot be classified as water resistant.
D. The trousers must have a water resistance such that, under a head pressure of 600 millimeters, not more than 1.0 gram of water penetrates after two minutes when tested in accordance with AATCC Test Method 35 and the water resistance must be as a result of an application of rubber or plastics on the outer shell, lining, or inner lining.
E. The trousers must have a water resistance such that, under a head pressure of 600 millimeters, not more than 1.0 gram of water penetrates after two minutes when tested in accordance with AATCC Test Method 35.
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The Answer is: D
Citation: Additional U.S. Note 2 to Chapter 62
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