ASTM D5684-07
(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, D 5684 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 D 123.
1.6 This terminology is a compilation of all terminology developed by Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Covering.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Designation: D 5684 – 07
Standard Terminology
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Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5684; 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 D 5848 Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile Yarn
Floor Coverings
1.1 This terminology is a compilation of all terminology
D6119 Practice for Creating Surface Appearance Changes
developed by Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Covering.
in Pile Yarn Floor Covering from Foot Traffic
1.2 This terminology is unique to the pile floor covering
D 6283 Test Method for Tuft Element Length of Uncoated
industry. Meanings if the same terms used outside the industry
Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
can be found in other compilations or in other dictionaries of
D 6540 Test Method for Accelerated Soiling of Pile Yarn
general usage.
Floor Covering
1.3 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, D 5684 is
D 6719 Guide for Test Methods and Practices for Evaluat-
also useful for managing the Terminology of the Subcommit-
ing Pile Yarn Floor Covering
tee.
D 6859 Test Method for Pile Thickness of Finished Level
1.4 Terms listed under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee
Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D13.21.
D 6962 Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for
1.5 For definitions of other textile terms see Terminology
Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D 123.
D 7241 Test Method for Pile Thickness of Finished Multi-
1.6 This terminology is a compilation of all terminology
level Pile Yarn Floor Covering
developed by Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Covering.
D 7267 Test Method for Edge Ravel Resistance of Finished
2. Referenced Documents Loop Pile, Pile Yarn Floor Covering
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3. Terminology
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
3.1 Definitions:
D 1335 Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn Floor
Coverings
attached cushion, n— for pile yarn floor covering, a material,
D 2646 Test Methods for Backing Fabric Characteristics of
bonded to the backing fabric side of a pile yarn floor
Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
covering to provide additional dimensional stability, thick-
D 3936 Test Method for Resistance to Delamination of the
ness, and padding.
Secondary Backing of Pile Yarn Floor Covering
DISCUSSION—Suchproductsasfoam,rubber,andurethaneareusedas
D 5251 Practice for the Operation of the Tetrapod Walker
attached cushion. (D 3936)
Drum Tester
D 5252 Practice for the Operation of the Hexapod Tumble
back coating, n— in textile floor covering, an adhesive
Drum Tester
compoundappliedforsuchpurposeaslockingpileyarntufts
D 5417 Practice for Operation of the Vettermann Drum
into a carpet backing, bonding a secondary backing to a
Tester
primary backing, increasing fabric body or stiffness and
D 5793 Test Method for Binding Sites per Unit Length or
increasing dimensional stability. (D 5793,D 5848)
Width of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
backing , n— in pile yarn floor covering, all materials in a pile
D 5823 Test Method for Tuft Height of Pile Floor Cover-
floor covering other than the pile yarn. (D 5793,D 5848,
ings
D 6719)
backing fabric, n— in textiles, a fabric into which a pile yarn
is inserted; or a reinforcing layer which is adhered to the
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ThisterminologyisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD13onTextiles
reverse side of a fabric.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Coverings.
Current edition approved March 1, 2007. Published April 2007. Originally
DISCUSSION—In woven and knitted pile yarn floor coverings the
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D 5684 – 06.
backing fabric is created at the same time the pile yarn is bound to the
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
backing fabric, but, in tufted pile yarn floor coverings, the backing
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
fabric is made prior to the operation in which the pile yarn is fastened
Standardsvolume information, refer tot he standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. to the backing fabric. (D 2646,D 5793,D 5848, D 6719 )
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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn. Please
contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information.
D5684–07
binding site, n— for pile yarn floor covering, a point at which finished pile yarn floor covering, n—in textile floor covering
the pile yarn is, or can be, bound to the bac
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Designation: D 5684 – 07
Standard Terminology
1
Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5684; 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 (e) 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, D 5684 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 D 123.
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:
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D 1335 Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D 2646 Test Methods for Backing Fabric Characteristics of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D 3936 Test Method for Resistance to Delamination of the Secondary Backing of Pile Yarn Floor Covering
D 5251 Practice for the Operation of the Tetrapod Walker Drum Tester
D 5252 Practice for the Operation of the Hexapod Tumble Drum Tester
D 5417 Practice for Operation of the Vettermann Drum Tester
D 5793 Test Method for Binding Sites per Unit Length or Width of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D 5823 Test Method for Tuft Height of Pile Floor Coverings
D 5848 Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D 6119 Practice for Creating Surface Appearance Changes in Pile Yarn Floor Covering from Foot Traffic
D 6283 Test Method for Tuft Element Length of Uncoated Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D 6540 Test Method for Accelerated Soiling of Pile Yarn Floor Covering
D 6719 Guide for Test Methods and Practices for Evaluating Pile Yarn Floor Covering
D 6859 Test Method for Pile Thickness of Finished Level Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D 6962 Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D 7241 Test Method for Pile Thickness of Finished Multilevel Pile Yarn Floor Covering
D 7267 Test Method for Edge Ravel Resistance of Finished Loop Pile, Pile Yarn Floor Covering
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. (D 3936)
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. (D 5793,D 5848)
backing , n— in pile yarn floor covering, all materials in a pile floor covering other than the pile yarn. (D 5793,D 5848,
D 6719)
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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 March 1, 2007. Published April 2007. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D 5684 – 06.
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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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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D5684–07
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 in which the pile yarn is fastened to the backing fabric.
(D 2646,D 5793,D 5848, D 6719 )
binding site, n— for pile yarn floor covering, a point at which the pile y
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