ASTM F1566-14

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 in parentheses are for information only.  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Nov-2014
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.32 - Innersprings and Boxsprings

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1566 − 14
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 3. Terminology
1.1 These test methods cover recognized methods for test- 3.1 Definitions:
ing mattress innersprings, boxsprings, and finished mattresses 3.1.1 boxspring unit, n—foundationforthemattressconsist-
or mattress sets, or both, to ensure uniformity of results. ing of wire spring elements mounted on a frame.
3.1.2 boxspring, upholstered, n—foundationforthemattress
1.2 These test methods are applicable to un-upholstered
consisting of wire spring elements mounted on a frame,
mattresscoreunitsincludingbutnotlimitedtoinnersprings,air
generally upholstered and covered on top and sides with
chambers, and foam cores, un-upholstered foundations includ-
ticking, and bottom with a dust cover.
ing but not limited to boxspring and build up foundations,
finished foundations and mattress constructions. Data devel-
3.1.3 foundation, n—support base for a finished mattress
oped is for comparative analysis with no pass/fail criteria
generally upholstered and covered on top and sides with
applicable.
ticking, and bottom with a dust cover.
1.3 The durability test (Section 7), impact test (Section 8)
3.1.4 innerspring unit, n—interconnection of wire spring
and firmness retention test/surface deformation (Section 9)
elements other than mounting on a frame that forms a single
require upholstered samples. Firmness testing may be ran on
unit that can be incorporated into a mattress.
un-upholstered components, innerspring units and flexible
3.1.5 mattress, innerspring, n—any mattress containing an
boxsprings (6.1 through 6.4), or finished mattresses or mattress
innerspring unit.
sets (6.5 through 6.8). A standardized upholstery package is
3.1.6 posturized innerspring, n—innerspring assembly hav-
specified if evaluating a mattress core or un-upholstered
ing a varying coil density or varying wire gauge.
foundation. These test methods are intended to be used on
3.1.7 mattress, n—finished, assembled mattress core with
newly manufactured products.
upholstery package and cover.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.1.8 mattress core, n—innermost support core of a mattress
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
upon which upholstery is affixed.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.9 mattressset,n—finishedmattressandfoundationcom-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
bination.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 3.1.10 upholstery, n—combination of materials designed to
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
cover and add support or comfort, or both, to a mattress core.
2. Referenced Documents 4. Significance and Use
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4.1 Two separate test methods are outlined for use in
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines evaluation of (1) mattress components, innersprings and box-
springs and (2) mattresses and mattress sets.
4.2 Component innerspring and boxspring test methods
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
include measurements of firmness, firmness retention,
Consumer Products and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.32 on
durability, and effect of impact.
Innersprings and Boxsprings.
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2014. Published November 2014. Originally
4.3 Mattress and mattress set test methods include measure-
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F1566 – 09. DOI:
ments of firmness, firmness retention, durability, effect of
10.1520/F1566-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or impact, and height change.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.4 One or more of the test methods shall be used separately
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. or in combination to provide for appropriate evaluations.
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FIG. 1 Firmness Platen
4.5 Any variation from test procedure should be noted on 6.3.3 Run tests at four separate locations as shown in Fig. 2
the appropriate test form and in the end results as notification P
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Designation: F1566 − 09 F1566 − 14
Standard Test Methods for
Evaluation of Innersprings, Boxsprings, Mattresses or
1
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
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 in parentheses are for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 boxspring unit, n—foundation for the mattress consisting of wire spring elements mounted on a frame.
3.1.2 boxspring, upholstered, n—foundation for the mattress consisting of wire spring elements mounted on a frame, generally
upholstered and covered on top and sides with ticking, and bottom with a dust cover.
3.1.3 foundation, n—support base for a finished mattress generally upholstered and covered on top and sides with ticking, and
bottom with a dust cover.
3.1.4 innerspring unit, n—interconnection of wire spring elements other than mounting on a frame that forms a single unit that
can be incorporated into a mattress.
3.1.5 mattress, innerspring, n—any mattress containing an innerspring unit.
3.1.6 posturized innerspring, n—innerspring assembly having a varying coil density or varying wire gauge.
3.1.7 mattress, n—finished, assembled mattress core with upholstery package and cover.
3.1.8 mattress core, n—innermost support core of a mattress upon which upholstery is affixed.
3.1.9 mattress set, n—finished mattress and foundation combination.
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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 Innersprings
and Boxsprings.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2009Nov. 15, 2014. Published January 2010November 2014. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20082009
as F1566 – 08.F1566 – 09. DOI: 10.1520/F1566-09.10.1520/F1566-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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FIG. 1 Firmness Platen
3.1.10 upholstery, n—combination of materials designed to cover and add support or comfort, or both, to a mattress core.
4. 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, dura
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