ASTM F1566-14(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Evaluation of Innersprings, Boxsprings, Mattresses or Mattress Sets

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Two separate test methods are outlined for use in evaluation of (1) mattress components, innersprings and boxsprings and (2) mattresses and mattress sets.  
4.2 Component innerspring and boxspring test methods include measurements of firmness, firmness retention, durability, and effect of impact.  
4.3 Mattress and mattress set test methods include measurements of firmness, firmness retention, durability, effect of impact, and height change.  
4.4 One or more of the test methods shall be used separately or in combination to provide for appropriate evaluations.  
4.5 Any variation from test procedure should be noted on the appropriate test form and in the end results as notification of variance.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover recognized methods for testing mattress innersprings, boxsprings, and finished mattresses or mattress sets, or both, to ensure uniformity of results.  
1.2 These test methods are applicable to un-upholstered mattress core units including but not limited to innersprings, air chambers, and foam cores, un-upholstered foundations including but not limited to boxspring and build up foundations, finished foundations and mattress constructions. Data developed is for comparative analysis with no pass/fail criteria applicable.  
1.3 The durability test (Section 7), impact test (Section 8) and firmness retention test/surface deformation (Section 9) require upholstered samples. Firmness testing may be ran on un-upholstered components, innerspring units and flexible boxsprings (6.1 through 6.4), or finished mattresses or mattress sets (6.5 through 6.8). A standardized upholstery package is specified if evaluating a mattress core or un-upholstered foundation. These test methods are intended to be used on newly manufactured products..  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2020
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.32 - Innersprings and Boxsprings

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F1566 − 14 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Test Methods for
Evaluation of Innersprings, Boxsprings, Mattresses or
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Mattress Sets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1566; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 These test methods cover recognized methods for test- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
ing mattress innersprings, boxsprings, and finished mattresses E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
or mattress sets, or both, to ensure uniformity of results.
3. Terminology
1.2 These test methods are applicable to un-upholstered
3.1 Definitions:
mattresscoreunitsincludingbutnotlimitedtoinnersprings,air
3.1.1 boxspring unit, n—foundationforthemattressconsist-
chambers, and foam cores, un-upholstered foundations includ-
ing of wire spring elements mounted on a frame.
ing but not limited to boxspring and build up foundations,
finished foundations and mattress constructions. Data devel- 3.1.2 boxspring, upholstered, n—foundationforthemattress
oped is for comparative analysis with no pass/fail criteria
consisting of wire spring elements mounted on a frame,
applicable. generally upholstered and covered on top and sides with
ticking, and bottom with a dust cover.
1.3 The durability test (Section 7), impact test (Section 8)
3.1.3 foundation, n—support base for a finished mattress
and firmness retention test/surface deformation (Section 9)
require upholstered samples. Firmness testing may be ran on generally upholstered and covered on top and sides with
ticking, and bottom with a dust cover.
un-upholstered components, innerspring units and flexible
boxsprings (6.1 through 6.4), or finished mattresses or mattress
3.1.4 innerspring unit, n—interconnection of wire spring
sets (6.5 through 6.8). A standardized upholstery package is
elements other than mounting on a frame that forms a single
specified if evaluating a mattress core or un-upholstered
unit that can be incorporated into a mattress.
foundation. These test methods are intended to be used on
3.1.5 mattress, innerspring, n—any mattress containing an
newly manufactured products.
innerspring unit.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.1.6 posturized innerspring, n—innerspring assembly hav-
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
ing a varying coil density or varying wire gauge.
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
3.1.7 mattress, n—finished, assembled mattress core with
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
upholstery package and cover.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.8 mattress core, n—innermost support core of a mattress
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
upon which upholstery is affixed.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.9 mattressset,n—finishedmattressandfoundationcom-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
bination.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.10 upholstery, n—combination of materials designed to
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
cover and add support or comfort, or both, to a mattress core.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 4. Significance and Use
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 Two separate test methods are outlined for use in
evaluation of (1) mattress components, innersprings and box-
springs and (2) mattresses and mattress sets.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
Consumer Products and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.32 on
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Innersprings and Boxsprings. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F1566 – 14. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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