ASTM D5684-12
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology is a compilation of all terminology developed by Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Covering.
1.2 This terminology is unique to the pile floor covering industry. Meanings if the same terms used outside the industry can be found in other compilations or in other dictionaries of general usage.
1.3 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, D5684 is also useful for managing the Terminology of the Subcommittee.
1.4 Terms listed under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D13.21.
1.5 For definitions of other textile terms see Terminology D123.
1.6 This terminology is a compilation of all terminology developed by Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Covering.
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Designation: D5684 − 12
Standard Terminology
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Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5684; 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 D5793 Test Method for Binding Sites per Unit Length or
Width of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
1.1 This terminology is a compilation of all terminology
D5823 Test Method for Tuft Height of Pile Floor Coverings
developed by Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Covering.
D5848 Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile Yarn
1.2 This terminology is unique to the pile floor covering
Floor Coverings
industry. Meanings if the same terms used outside the industry
D6119 Practice for Creating SurfaceAppearance Changes in
can be found in other compilations or in other dictionaries of
Pile Yarn Floor Covering from Foot Traffic
general usage.
D6283 Test Method for Tuft Element Length of Uncoated
1.3 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, D5684 is
Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
also useful for managing the Terminology of the Subcommit-
D6540 Test Method for Accelerated Soiling of Pile Yarn
tee.
Floor Covering
1.4 Terms listed under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D6719 Guide for Test Methods and Practices for Evaluating
D13.21.
Pile Yarn Floor Covering
D6859 Test Method for Pile Thickness of Finished Level
1.5 For definitions of other textile terms see Terminology
Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D123.
D6962 Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for
1.6 This terminology is a compilation of all terminology
Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
developed by Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Covering.
D7241 Test Method for Pile Thickness of Finished Multi-
level Pile Yarn Floor Covering
2. Referenced Documents
D7267 Test Method for Edge Ravel Resistance of Finished
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Loop Pile, Pile Yarn Floor Covering
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D7330 Test Method for Assessment of Surface Appearance
D1335 Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn Floor
ChangeinPileFloorCoveringsUsingStandardReference
Coverings
Scales
D2646 Test Methods for Backing Fabric Characteristics of
Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
3. Terminology
D3936 Test Method for Resistance to Delamination of the
3.1 Definitions:
Secondary Backing of Pile Yarn Floor Covering
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D5251 (Withdrawn 2014)
attached cushion, n—for pile yarn floor covering, a material,
D5252 Practice for the Operation of the Hexapod Tumble
bonded to the backing fabric side of a pile yarn floor
Drum Tester
covering to provide additional dimensional stability,
D5417 Practice for Operation of the Vettermann Drum
thickness, and padding.
Tester
DISCUSSION—Suchproductsasfoam,rubber,andurethaneareusedas
attached cushion. D3936
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back coating, n—in textile floor covering, an adhesive com-
ThisterminologyisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD13onTextiles
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Coverings.
poundappliedforsuchpurposeaslockingpileyarntuftsinto
Current edition approved July 1, 2012. Published August 2012. Originally
a carpet backing, bonding a secondary backing to a primary
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D5684 – 10. DOI:
backing, increasing fabric body or stiffness and increasing
10.1520/D5684-12.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
dimensional stability. D5793, D5848
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standardsvolume information, refer tot he standard’s Document Summary page on
backing , n—in pile yarn floor covering, all materials in a pile
the ASTM website.
3 floor covering other than the pile yarn. D5793, D5848,
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. D6719
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backing fabric, n—in textiles, a fabric into which a pile yarn spaces through which the warp yarns pass in the loom or the
is inserted; or a reinforcing layer which is adhered to the metal strips in the reed that form these spaces. D2646
reverse side of a fabric.
durability, n—for pile yarn floor coverings,apropertyofapile
DISCUSSION—In woven and knitted pile yarn floor coverings the
yarnfloorcoveringdescribingtheabilitytomaintainspecific
backing fabric is created at the same time the pile yarn is bound to the
physical properties or product integrity without deterioration
backing fabric, but, in tufted pile yarn floor coverings, the backing
fabric is made prior to the operation in whic
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Designation:D5684–10 Designation: D5684 – 12
Standard Terminology
1
Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5684; 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
1.1 This terminology is a compilation of all terminology developed by Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Covering.
1.2 This terminology is unique to the pile floor covering industry. Meanings if the same terms used outside the industry can be
found in other compilations or in other dictionaries of general usage.
1.3 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, D5684 is also useful for managing the Terminology of the Subcommittee.
1.4 Terms listed under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D13.21.
1.5 For definitions of other textile terms see Terminology D123.
1.6 This terminology is a compilation of all terminology developed by Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Covering.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1335 Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D2646 Test Methods for Backing Fabric Characteristics of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D3936 Test Method for Resistance to Delamination of the Secondary Backing of Pile Yarn Floor Covering
D5251 Practice for the Operation of the Tetrapod Walker Drum Tester
D5252 Practice for the Operation of the Hexapod Tumble Drum Tester
D5417 Practice for Operation of the Vettermann Drum Tester
D5793 Test Method for Binding Sites per Unit Length or Width of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D5823 Test Method for Tuft Height of Pile Floor Coverings
D5848 Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D6119 Practice for Creating Surface Appearance Changes in Pile Yarn Floor Covering from Foot Traffic
D6283 Test Method for Tuft Element Length of Uncoated Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D6540 Test Method for Accelerated Soiling of Pile Yarn Floor Covering
D6719 Guide for Test Methods and Practices for Evaluating Pile Yarn Floor Covering
D6859 Test Method for Pile Thickness of Finished Level Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D6962 Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D7241 Test Method for Pile Thickness of Finished Multilevel Pile Yarn Floor Covering
D7267 Test Method for Edge Ravel Resistance of Finished Loop Pile, Pile Yarn Floor Covering
D7330 Test Method for Assessment of Surface Appearance Change in Pile Floor Coverings Using Standard Reference Scales
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
attached cushion, n—for pile yarn floor covering, a material, bonded to the backing fabric side of a pile yarn floor covering to
provide additional dimensional stability, thickness, and padding.
DISCUSSION—Such products as foam, rubber, and urethane are used as attached cushion. D3936
back coating, n—in textile floor covering, an adhesive compound applied for such purpose as locking pile yarn tufts into a carpet
backing, bonding a secondary backing to a primary backing, increasing fabric body or stiffness and increasing dimensional
stability. D5793, D5848
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Coverings.
Current edition approved JuneJuly 1, 2010.2012. Published July 2010.August 2012. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20082010 as
D5684–08a.D5684 – 10. DOI: 10.1520/D5684-102.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standardsvolume information, refer tot he standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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backing , n—in pile yarn floor covering, all materials in a pile floor covering other than the pile yarn. D5793, D5848, D6719
backing fabric, n—in textiles, a fabric into which a pile yarn is inserted; or a reinforcing layer which is adhered to the reverse
side of a fabric.
DISCUSSION—Inwovenandknittedpileyarnfloorcoveringsthebackingfabriciscreatedatthesametimethepileyarnisboundtothebackingfabric,
but, in tufted pile yarn floor coverings, the backing fabric is made prior to the operation i
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