ASTM D123-23
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
SCOPE
1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology developed by Committee D13 on Textiles.
1.1.1 This terminology, consists mostly of definitions, which are specific to the textile industry. Meanings of the same terms used outside the textile industry can be found in other compilations or in dictionaries of general usage.
1.1.2 The specific D13 subcommittee (SC) which has jurisdictional responsibility for every item is the first attribution noted after the definition. The SC terminology standard in which all the terms and definitions appear is listed by number after the jurisdiction for the term. The wording of an entry cannot be changed without the approval of the subcommittee which has jurisdiction. Users of this compilation should also review the SC terminology standard listed for more details or interpretations of these terms and their use by the SC having jurisdiction.
1.2 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, Terminology D123 is also a tool for managing the committee's terminology. This includes finding, eliminating, and preventing redundancies, that is, where two or more terms relating the same concept are defined in different words. Redundancies can also occur when one definition is used for two or more terms.
1.3 While the review for clarity and form are the responsibility of the terminology subcommittee, the concept of managing terminology is the broad responsibility of every writer of standards, specifically the task group leader and subcommittee chairman.
1.4 Subsequent to a listing of specific subcommittee compilations, this standard is comprised of the following sections that are listed in the order in which they appear.
1.4.1 Alphabetical listing of terms with definitions followed by SC attribution in brackets and SC terminology standard.
1.4.2 Annex A1 Terms Relating to the Hand of Fabrics.
1.4.3 Annex A2 Industry Accepted Synonyms.
1.4.4 Annex A3 Terminology Taken From D13 Standards That Have Been Withdrawn.
1.4.5 Annex A4 Terminology Relating to Leather.
1.4.6 Annex A5 Terminology Revision Procedures.
1.4.7 Appendix X1 Other Sources of Textile Terminology.
1.5 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.
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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: D123 − 23
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Textiles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D123; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 1.4.4 Annex A3 Terminology Taken From D13 Standards
That Have Been Withdrawn.
1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology
1.4.5 Annex A4 Terminology Relating to Leather.
developed by Committee D13 on Textiles.
1.4.6 Annex A5 Terminology Revision Procedures.
1.1.1 This terminology, consists mostly of definitions,
1.4.7 Appendix X1 Other Sources of Textile Terminology.
which are specific to the textile industry. Meanings of the same
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
terms used outside the textile industry can be found in other
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
compilations or in dictionaries of general usage.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.1.2 The specific D13 subcommittee (SC) which has juris-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
dictional responsibility for every item is the first attribution
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
noted after the definition. The SC terminology standard in
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
which all the terms and definitions appear is listed by number
after the jurisdiction for the term. The wording of an entry
cannot be changed without the approval of the subcommittee 2. Referenced Documents
which has jurisdiction. Users of this compilation should also 2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
review the SC terminology standard listed for more details or
D2050 Terminology Relating to Fastener Subassemblies
interpretations of these terms and their use by the SC having
Used in the Manufacture of Textiles
jurisdiction.
D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel,
1.2 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, Terminol- Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products (With-
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ogy D123 is also a tool for managing the committee’s drawn 2023)
terminology. This includes finding, eliminating, and preventing D3888 Terminology for Yarn Spinning Systems
redundancies, that is, where two or more terms relating the D3990 Terminology Relating to Fabric Defects
same concept are defined in different words. Redundancies can D4391 Terminology Relating to The Burning Behavior of
also occur when one definition is used for two or more terms. Textiles
D4845 Terminology Relating to Wool
1.3 While the review for clarity and form are the responsi-
D4848 Terminology Related to Force, Deformation and
bility of the terminology subcommittee, the concept of man-
Related Properties of Textiles
aging terminology is the broad responsibility of every writer of
D4849 Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers
standards, specifically the task group leader and subcommittee
D4850 Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test
chairman.
Methods
1.4 Subsequent to a listing of specific subcommittee
D4920 Terminology Relating to Conditioning, Chemical,
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compilations, this standard is comprised of the following
and Thermal Properties (Withdrawn 2022)
sections that are listed in the order in which they appear.
D5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Ap-
1.4.1 Alphabetical listing of terms with definitions followed
parel Sizing
by SC attribution in brackets and SC terminology standard.
D5253 Terminology Relating to Floor Coverings and Textile
1.4.2 Annex A1 Terms Relating to the Hand of Fabrics.
Upholstered Furniture
1.4.3 Annex A2 Industry Accepted Synonyms.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.92 on Terminology. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved May 1, 2023. Published September 2023. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as D123 – 19. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/D0123-23. www.astm.org.
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D123 − 19 D123 − 23
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
Textiles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D123; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology developed by Committee D13 on Textiles.
1.1.1 This terminology, consists mostly of definitions, which are specific to the textile industry. Meanings of the same terms used
outside the textile industry can be found in other compilations or in dictionaries of general usage.
1.1.2 The specific D13 subcommittee (SC) which has jurisdictional responsibility for every item is the first attribution noted after
the definition. The SC terminology standard in which all the terms and definitions appear is listed by number after the jurisdiction
for the term. The wording of an entry cannot be changed without the approval of the subcommittee which has jurisdiction. Users
of this compilation should also review the SC terminology standard listed for more details or interpretations of these terms and
their use by the SC having jurisdiction.
1.2 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, Terminology D123 is also a tool for managing the committee’s terminology. This
includes finding, eliminating, and preventing redundancies, that is, where two or more terms relating the same concept are defined
in different words. Redundancies can also occur when one definition is used for two or more terms.
1.3 While the review for clarity and form are the responsibility of the terminology subcommittee, the concept of managing
terminology is the broad responsibility of every writer of standards, specifically the task group leader and subcommittee chairman.
1.4 Subsequent to a listing of specific subcommittee compilations, this standard is comprised of the following sections that are
listed in the order in which they appear.
1.4.1 Alphabetical listing of terms with definitions followed by SC attribution in brackets and SC terminology standard.
1.4.2 Annex A1 Terms Relating to the Hand of Fabrics.
1.4.3 Annex A2 Industry Accepted Synonyms.
1.4.4 Annex A3 Terminology Taken From D13 Standards That Have Been Withdrawn.
1.4.5 Annex A4 Terminology Relating to Leather.
1.4.6 Annex A5 Terminology Revision Procedures.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.92 on Terminology.
Current edition approved May 1, 2019May 1, 2023. Published June 2019September 2023. Originally approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 20172019 as
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D123 – 17D123 – 19. . DOI: 10.1520/D0123-19.10.1520/D0123-23.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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1.4.7 Appendix X1 Other Sources of Textile Terminology.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2050 Terminology Relating to Fastener Subassemblies Used in the Manufacture of Textiles
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D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products (Withdrawn 2023)
D3888 Terminology for Yarn Spinning Systems
D3990 Terminology Relating to Fabric Defects
D4391 Terminology Relating to The Burning Behavior of Textiles
D4845 Terminology Relating to Wool
D4848 Terminology Related to Force, Deformation and Related Properties of Textiles
D4849 Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers
D4850 Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test Methods
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D4920 Terminology Relating to Conditioning, Chemical, and Thermal Properties (Withdrawn 2022)
D5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
D5253 Terminology Relating to Floor Coverings and Textile Upholstered Furniture
D5646 Terminology Relating to Seams and Stitches Used in Home Sewing
D5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
D6477 Terminology Relating to T
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