ASTM D123-15

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1.4.4 Annex A3 Terminology Taken From D13 Standards That Have Been Withdrawn.  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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2015
• ICS: 01.040.59 - Textile and leather technology (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 59.080.01 - Textiles in general
• Technical Committee: D13 - Textiles
• Drafting Committee: D13.92 - Terminology

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D123-13ae1 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015
• Replaced By: ASTM D123-15a - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D6571-22 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Compression Resistance and Recovery Properties of Highloft Nonwoven Fabric Using Static Force Loading
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D3780-22 - Standard Performance Specification for Men's and Boys' Woven Dress Suit Fabrics and Woven Sportswear Jacket, Slack, and Trouser Fabrics
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D6193-16(2020) - Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D7019-20 - Standard Performance Specification for Brassiere, Slip, Lingerie and Underwear Fabrics
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D6603-19 - Standard Specification for Labeling of UV-Protective Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D6701-21 - Standard Test Method for Determining Water Vapor Transmission Rates Through Nonwoven and Plastic Barriers
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D5035-11(2019) - Standard Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D580/D580M-15 - Standard Specification for Greige Woven Glass Tapes and Webbings
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D1668/D1668M-97a(2021) - Standard Specification for Glass Fabrics (Woven and Treated) for Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015
• Referred By: ASTM F2178/F2178M-23a - Standard Specification for Arc Rated Eye or Face Protective Products
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D2259-21 - Standard Test Method for Shrinkage of Yarns
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015
• Referred By: ASTM E2225-23 - Standard Guide for Forensic Examination of Fabrics and Cordage
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D6720-07(2018) - Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Recoverable Stretch of Stretch Yarns (Skein Method)
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D123 − 15
StandardTerminology 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
terms used outside the textile industry can be found in other
2. Referenced Documents
compilations or in dictionaries of general usage.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1.2 The specific D13 subcommittee (SC) which has juris-
D2050 Terminology Relating to Fasteners and Closures
dictional responsibility for every item is the first attribution
Used with Textiles
noted after the definition. The SC terminology standard in
D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel,
which all the terms and definitions appear is listed by number
Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products
after the jurisdiction for the term. The wording of an entry
D3888 Terminology for Yarn Spinning Systems
cannot be changed without the approval of the subcommittee
D3990 Terminology Relating to Fabric Defects
which has jurisdiction. Users of this compilation should also
D4391 Terminology Relating to The Burning Behavior of
review the SC terminology standard listed for more details or
Textiles
interpretations of these terms and their use by the SC having
D4845 Terminology Relating to Wool
jurisdiction.
D4848 Terminology Related to Force, Deformation and
1.2 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, Terminol-
Related Properties of Textiles
ogy D123 is also a tool for managing the committee’s
D4849 Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers
terminology.This includes finding, eliminating, and preventing
D4850 Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test
redundancies, that is, where two or more terms relating the
Methods
same concept are defined in different words. Redundancies can
D4920 Terminology Relating to Conditioning, Chemical,
also occur when one definition is used for two or more terms.
and Thermal Properties
1.3 While the review for clarity and form are the responsi-
D5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Ap-
bility of the terminology subcommittee, the concept of man- parel Sizing
aging terminology is the broad responsibility of every writer of
D5253 Terminology Relating to Floor Coverings andTextile
standards, specifically the task group leader and subcommittee Upholstered Furniture
chairman.
D5646 Terminology Relating to Seams and Stitches Used in
Home Sewing
1.4 Subsequent to a listing of specific subcommittee
D5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
compilations, this standard is comprised of the following
D6477 Terminology Relating to Tire Cord, Bead Wire, Hose
sections that are listed in the order in which they appear.
Reinforcing Wire, and Fabrics
1.4.1 Alphabetical listing of terms with definitions followed
D6798 Terminology Relating to Flax and Linen
by SC attribution in brackets and SC terminology standard.
D6799 Terminology Relating to Inflatable Restraints
1.4.2 Annex A1 Terms Relating to the Hand of Fabrics.
D6963 Terminology Relating to Sewn Products Automation
1.4.3 Annex A2 Industry Accepted Synonyms.
D7018 Terminology Relating to Glass Fiber and Its Products
D7022 Terminology Relating to Apparel
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approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D123 – 13a . DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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D7023 Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings across shoulder, n—in body measurements, the distance from
D7139 Terminology for Cotton Fibers shoulder joint to shoulder joint
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Designation: D123 − 13a D123 − 15
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.
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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.
1.4.7 Appendix X1 Other Sources of Textile Terminology.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2050 Terminology Relating to Fasteners and Closures Used with Textiles
D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products
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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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 June 15, 2013April 1, 2015. Published July 2013May 2015. Originally approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as
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D123 – 13D123 – 13a A. DOI: 10.1520/D0123-13AE01.10.1520/D0123-15.
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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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D4920 Terminology Relating to Conditioning, Chemical, and Thermal Properties
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 Tire Cord, Bead Wire, Hose Reinforcing Wire, and Fabrics
D6798 Terminology Relating
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