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Two colorful beach umbrellas set on a sandy, sunny beach that adhere to ASTM F3512-21.
ANSI | Consumer Safety

ASTM F3512-21: Wind Safety & Durability Of Market Umbrellas

ByAlexandra Schirn April 3, 2024June 4, 2025

The earliest umbrellas were not made to protect users from rain but rather the potent sun. Invented over 4,000 years ago, these umbrellas were used…

Modern smartphone motherboard showcasing a lithium-ion rechargeable battery that adheres to IEEE 1725-2021.
ANSI | Computer Science | Consumer Safety

IEEE 1725-2021: Rechargeable Batteries For Mobile Phones

ByAlexandra Schirn April 2, 2024May 21, 2025

American adults spend an average of 4.5 hours on their mobile devices daily. The most popular smartphone activity is messaging, which 75% of smartphone users…

Friends watching the solar eclipse wearing protective eye glasses that adhere to ISO 12312-2:2015.
ANSI | Clothing and Textiles | Eye Protection

ISO 12312-2:2015—Solar Eclipse Glasses

ByAlexandra Schirn March 27, 2024June 4, 2025

A solar eclipse is a spectacular, awe-inspiring astronomical event that drastically changes the appearance of the two biggest objects we see in our sky: our…

Close-up of women's hands tearing off a sustainable biodegradable plastic bag that adheres to ASTM D6954-24.
ANSI | Plastics

ASTM D6954-24: Plastic Biodegradability

ByAlexandra Schirn March 25, 2024June 4, 2025

Using oxo-biodegradable technology can prevent future contributions to the accumulation of plastic waste that has escaped into the environment. Oxo-biodegradable plastic serves as a solution…

Students and their physical education coach jogging in the school gym that adheres to ASA/ANSI S12.60-2019/Part 4 (R2024) acoustical criteria.
Acoustics and Sound | ANSI | Fitness Center

ASA/ANSI S12.60-2019/Part 4 (R2024): Acoustics in Schools

ByAlexandra Schirn February 9, 2024June 4, 2025

Excessive background noise or reverberation in physical education spaces interferes with speech communication and thus presents an acoustical impediment to learning. ASA/ANSI S12.60-2019/Part 4 (R2024):…

A Christmas tree in the store, decorated with an array of traditional ornaments including woodland creatures, candles and Christmas pudding that went through ASTM E3082-20 fir retardant treatment.
ANSI | Consumer Safety | Fire Safety

ASTM E3082-20: Christmas Trees Fire Retardant Treatments

ByAlexandra Schirn December 21, 2023May 21, 2025

More than 1,000,000 acres of land have been planted to grow Christmas trees, with more than 2,000 trees typically planted per acre. Maintaining fire resistant…

Persian rugs made out silk carpet fibers that adheres to ISO 18168:2015 textile flooring testing requirements.
ANSI | Clothing and Textiles

ISO 18168:2015—Textile Floor Coverings

ByAlexandra Schirn December 19, 2023May 21, 2025

The earliest known example of a rug was discovered in an archeological dig in 1948 in the Altai Mountains in Siberia. It was discovered in…

Colorful necktie collection in the men's shop with knitted fabrics adhering to ASTM D4035-22.
ANSI | Clothing and Textiles | Consumer Safety

ASTM D4035-22: Knitted Necktie And Scarf Fabrics

ByAlexandra Schirn December 18, 2023May 21, 2025

In ancient Egypt, many Pharaohs wore broad ties adorned with precious stones wrapped around their necks. This broad collar functioned as an indispensable ornament for the gods,…

Interior of a gym with a sport and dance surface adhering to ASTM F3248-17.
ANSI | ASTM Testing | Fitness Center | Sports

ASTM F3248-17: Mixed Elastic Sport And Dance Surfaces

ByAlexandra Schirn December 15, 2023June 4, 2025

Public gymnasiums sprung up in the US in the early 1800s. At this time, different types of fitness flooring emerged based on specific gymnastic activities….

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