ASTM D7023-06(2018)

Standard Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings

SCOPE
1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology developed by Subcommittee D13.63 on Home Furnishings.  
1.2 This terminology is unique to the Home Furnishings industry. Meanings of the same terms used outside the industry can be found in other compilations in dictionaries of general usage.  
1.3 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, D7023 is also useful for managing the Subcommittee's terminology.  
1.4 Terms listed are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D13.63.  
1.5 For the definitions of other textile terms, refer to Terminology D123.  
1.6 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2018
• ICS: 01.040.97 - Domestic and commercial equipment. Entertainment. Sports (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• Technical Committee: D13 - Textiles
• Drafting Committee: D13.63 - Home Furnishings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D7023-06(2012) - Standard Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2018
• Refers: ASTM D3882-08(2020) - Standard Test Method for Bow and Skew in Woven and Knitted Fabrics
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2020
• Refers: ASTM D3787-16(2020) - Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2020
• Refers: ASTM D5684-19a - Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2019
• Refers: ASTM D5684-19 - Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
• Effective Date: 15-May-2019
• Refers: ASTM D4037-02(2019) - Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Knitted, or Flocked Bedspread Fabrics
• Effective Date: 15-Apr-2019
• Refers: ASTM D5431-08(2019) - Standard Performance Specification for Woven and Knitted Sheeting Products for Institutional and Household Use
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2019
• Refers: ASTM D3690-19 - Standard Performance Specification for Vinyl-Coated and Urethane-Coated Upholstery Fabrics—Indoor
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2019
• Refers: ASTM D4720-08(2019) - Standard Performance Specification for Soft Window Covering Fabrics for Household Use
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2019
• Refers: ASTM D3597-02(2018)e1 - Standard Performance Specification for Woven Upholstery Fabrics—Plain, Tufted, or Flocked
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Refers: ASTM D4850-13(2017) - Standard Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test Methods
• Effective Date: 15-Jul-2017
• Refers: ASTM D123-17 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Refers: ASTM D3882-08(2016)e1 - Standard Test Method for Bow and Skew in Woven and Knitted Fabrics
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2016
• Refers: ASTM D3882-08(2016) - Standard Test Method for Bow and Skew in Woven and Knitted Fabrics
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2016
• Refers: ASTM D5253-04(2016) - Standard Terminology Relating to Floor Coverings and Textile Upholstered Furniture
• Effective Date: 15-Feb-2016

Overview

ASTM D7023-06(2018), titled Standard Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings, is a comprehensive international standard developed by ASTM International. This standard compiles specialized terminology established by Subcommittee D13.63 on Home Furnishings, offering clear definitions and consistent usage of terms central to the home furnishings industry. Its primary purpose is to act as a reliable reference for manufacturers, suppliers, regulators, and professionals who require precise communication about home furnishing products and processes. The standard aligns with internationally recognized principles set by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee, supporting harmonization in global trade and manufacturing.

Key Topics

The standard covers a variety of essential topics, including but not limited to:

• Home Furnishings Terminology: Provides unique and industry-specific definitions for common and technical terms related to home textiles and furnishings.
• Product Types: Defines items such as blankets, bedspreads, comforters, sheets, towels, shower curtains, slipcovers, upholstery fabrics, and more.
• Materials and Fabrics: Details terminology for knitted, woven, and nonwoven fabrics, including specific terms like “percale,” “muslin,” and “flannel.”
• Manufacturing and Construction: Clarifies terms associated with product construction, such as “tufting,” “welted seam,” and “thermal bonded batting.”
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Explains terms relating to cleaning agents, cycles, and processes, facilitating proper care and labeling communication.
• Performance and Appearance: Includes definitions for terms like “blocking,” “fill leakage,” and “thread count,” which are critical in product specification and marketing.

Applications

ASTM D7023-06(2018) provides practical value in multiple areas across the home furnishings sector:

• Product Development and Manufacturing: Ensures unambiguous communication between designers, manufacturers, and suppliers through standardized terminology.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Assists organizations in meeting regulatory requirements and aligning with international trade expectations by using approved industry definitions.
• Procurement and Marketing: Supports accurate product descriptions in catalogs, labels, and advertisements, preventing misleading claims related to features like thread count or fabric type.
• Testing and Specification: Complements test methods and performance specifications by providing consistent definitions referenced in related ASTM standards.
• Training and Education: Serves as a vital resource for onboarding new personnel and educating staff about industry-specific language and usage.

Related Standards

ASTM D7023-06(2018) is closely integrated with several other ASTM standards, which may be referenced for further guidance or for definitions of general textile terms outside home furnishings:

• ASTM D123: Terminology Relating to Textiles
• ASTM D3136: Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products
• ASTM D4852: Practice for Evaluation of Attached Upholstery Fabrics
• ASTM D5431: Performance Specification for Woven and Knitted Sheeting
• ASTM D4721: Practice for Evaluation of the Performance of Machine Washable and Drycleanable Bedcoverings
• ASTM D4769: Specification for Woven and Warp Knitted Comforter Fabrics

By referencing these standards, professionals ensure a broad yet consistent use of terminology, enhancing clarity, preventing disputes, and facilitating trade and communication within the textile and home furnishings industries.

Keywords: ASTM D7023-06(2018), home furnishings terminology, textile standards, bedding definitions, upholstery fabrics, industry standard, international trade compliance, home textile testing, product specification, furniture coverings, ASTM International.

Standards Content (Sample)

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: D7023 − 06 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Terminology Relating to
Home Furnishings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7023; 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 D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—
Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology
D3882 Test Method for Bow and Skew in Woven and
developed by Subcommittee D13.63 on Home Furnishings.
Knitted Fabrics
1.2 This terminology is unique to the Home Furnishings
D3887 Specification for Tolerance for Knitted Fabrics
industry. Meanings of the same terms used outside the industry
(Withdrawn 2017)
can be found in other compilations in dictionaries of general
D4037 Performance Specification for Woven, Knitted, or
usage.
Flocked Bedspread Fabrics
1.3 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, D7023 is D4151 Test Method for Flammability of Blankets
D4720 Performance Specification for Soft Window Cover-
also useful for managing the Subcommittee’s terminology.
ing Fabrics for Household Use
1.4 Terms listed are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee
D4721 Practice for Evaluation of the Performance of Ma-
D13.63.
chine Washable and Drycleanable Bedcoverings and Ac-
1.5 For the definitions of other textile terms, refer to
cessories
Terminology D123.
D4769 SpecificationforWovenandWarpKnittedComforter
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor- Fabrics
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- D4770 Test Method for Appearance and Integrity of High-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the loft Batting After Refurbishing
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- D4771 Performance Specification for Knitted Upholstery
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Fabrics for Indoor Furniture (Withdrawn 2018)
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. D4847 Performance Specification for Woven Awning and
Canopy Fabrics (Withdrawn 2017)
2. Referenced Documents
D4850 Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test
Methods
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D4852 Practice for Evaluation of Attached Upholstery Fab-
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
rics (Withdrawn 2018)
D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel,
D5253 Terminology Relating to Floor Coverings andTextile
Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products
Upholstered Furniture
D3597 Performance Specification for Woven Upholstery
D5378 Performance Specification for Woven and Knitted
Fabrics—Plain, Tufted, or Flocked
Shower Curtains for Institutional and Household Use
D3690 Performance Specification for Vinyl-Coated and
D5431 Performance Specification for Woven and Knitted
Urethane-Coated Upholstery Fabrics–Indoor (Withdrawn
Sheeting Products for Institutional and Household Use
2018)
D5432 Performance Specification for Blanket Products for
D3786 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile
Institutional and Household Use
Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
D5433 Performance Specification for Towel Products for
Institutional and Household Use
ThisterminologyisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD13onTextiles
D5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.63 on Home Furnishings.
Current edition approved July 1, 2018. Published August 2018. Originally
3. Terminology
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D7023–06(2012).
DOI: 10.1520/D7023-06R18.
attached upholstery fabric, n—the exterior fabric covering
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
secured to a furniture unit by the furniture manufacturer 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 custom upholsterer. (See furniture coverings.) D4852
the ASTM website.
back coating, n— in textile floor covering, an adhesive
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. compoundappliedforsuchpurposeaslockingpileyarntufts
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D7023 − 06 (2018)
into a carpet backing, bonding a secondary backing to a fitted sheet, n— in textiles, a product usually made with boxed
primary backing, or increasing fabric body or stiffness and corners, sometimes elasticized with shape and size to con-
increasing dimensional stability. D4852, D5684 form to the contours of the mattress and used for covering
the mattress on a bed. D5431
bath sheet, n—a textile terry product with end hems or fringes
and side hems or selvages that is generally much larger than
flannel, n—as applied to bed sheeting, a napped fabric used in
a bath towel. D5433
the fabrication of sheeting products. D5431
bath towel, n—a textile terry product with end hems or fringes
flat sheet, n—in comforters, a flat, hemmed product, usually
and side hems or selvages, which is used to dry a person’s
rectangular,usedforcoveringthemattressonabedandused
body after bathing or swimming. D5433
for sleeping on or under. D5431
bedcovering, n—a textile product used on a bed over the
flock, n—a material obtained by reducing textile fibers to
sheets for warmth or decoration. D4721
fragments as by cutting, tearing, or grinding, to give various
degrees of comminution. D3597
bedspread, n—a type of bedcovering that is placed over the
blankets and sheets for appearance and warmth. D4037,
flocked blanket, n—a blanket made with a fishnet-type scrim
D4721
sandwiched between two thin layers of foam with flock
blanket, n—for bedding,anunquiltedfabriccoveringdesigned
adhered to the outside of the foam. D5432
primarily to provide thermal insulation.
flounce, n—a ruffled drop on a bedcovering. D4721
DISCUSSION—Blankets may be made by any textile process from
various types of fibers and may or may not have a raised fiber surface.
furniture covering, n—a general term for attached upholstery
D4151, D4721, D5432
fabric, slipcovers and throws. D4852
blocking, n—the measurement of the development of surface
furniture unit, n—in upholstered furniture, a complete single
tack and the thermal softening point of the material. D3690
pieceofupholsteredseating,suchasasofa,loveseat,lounge
cleaning agent, n—a chemical compound or formulation of
chair, rocker, or recliner. D4852
several compounds which loosens, disperses, dissolves, or
group, n—in upholstered furniture, a number of individual
emulsifies soil to facilitate removal by mechanical action.
upholstered furniture units that are related by one or more
D3136, D4852, D5253
physical characteristics such as styling, color, shape or
comforter, n—a bedcovering assembly, consisting of an insu-
covering. D4852
lating filler secured between two layers of fabric, used
primarily to reduce heat loss. D4721, D4769 huck towel, n—a plain weave non-terry foundation product
constructed with
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