ASTM D123-17

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1.4.4 Annex A3 Terminology Taken From D13 Standards That Have Been Withdrawn.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

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2017
• 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 D123-15be1 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Referred By: ASTM D1230-22a - Standard Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Referred By: ASTM D3787-16(2020) - Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Referred By: ASTM D5647-07(2018) - Standard Guide for Measuring Hairiness of Yarns by the Photo-Electric Apparatus
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Referred By: ASTM D3883-04(2020) - Standard Test Method for Yarn Crimp and Yarn Take-up in Woven Fabrics
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Referred By: ASTM D6613-08(2019) - Standard Practice for Determining the Presence of Sizing in Nylon or Polyester Fabric
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Referred By: ASTM E1732-22 - Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Science
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Referred By: ASTM D5591-22 - Standard Test Method for Thermal Shrinkage Force of Yarn and Cord With a Thermal Shrinkage Force Tester
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Referred By: ASTM D3786/D3786M-18(2023) - Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F2774-09(2020) - Standard Practice for Manufacturing Quality Control of Consumer Trampoline Bed Material
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Referred By: ASTM D2816-18 - Standard Test Method for Cashmere Coarse-Hair Content in Cashmere
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Referred By: ASTM D5432-12(2019) - Standard Performance Specification for Blanket Products for Institutional and Household Use
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Referred By: ASTM D3108/D3108M-13(2020) - Standard Test Method for Coefficient of Friction, Yarn to Solid Material
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Referred By: ASTM D2724-19 - Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F2731-18 - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Transmitted and Stored Energy of Firefighter Protective Clothing Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D123 − 17
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
2. Referenced Documents
cannot be changed without the approval of the subcommittee
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which has jurisdiction. Users of this compilation should also
2.1 ASTM Standards:
review the SC terminology standard listed for more details or
D2050 Terminology Relating to Fasteners and Closures
interpretations of these terms and their use by the SC having
Used with Textiles
jurisdiction.
D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel,
Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products
1.2 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, Terminol-
D3888 Terminology for Yarn Spinning Systems
ogy D123 is also a tool for managing the committee’s
D3990 Terminology Relating to Fabric Defects
terminology.This includes finding, eliminating, and preventing
D4391 Terminology Relating to The Burning Behavior of
redundancies, that is, where two or more terms relating the
Textiles
same concept are defined in different words. Redundancies can
D4845 Terminology Relating to Wool
also occur when one definition is used for two or more terms.
D4848 Terminology Related to Force, Deformation and
1.3 While the review for clarity and form are the responsi-
Related Properties of Textiles
bility of the terminology subcommittee, the concept of man-
D4849 Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers
aging terminology is the broad responsibility of every writer of
D4850 Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test
standards, specifically the task group leader and subcommittee
Methods
chairman.
D4920 Terminology Relating to Conditioning, Chemical,
1.4 Subsequent to a listing of specific subcommittee
and Thermal Properties
compilations, this standard is comprised of the following
D5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Ap-
sections that are listed in the order in which they appear.
parel Sizing
1.4.1 Alphabetical listing of terms with definitions followed
D5253 Terminology Relating to Floor Coverings andTextile
by SC attribution in brackets and SC terminology standard.
Upholstered Furniture
1.4.2 Annex A1 Terms Relating to the Hand of Fabrics.
D5646 Terminology Relating to Seams and Stitches Used in
1.4.3 Annex A2 Industry Accepted Synonyms.
Home Sewing
D5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
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and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.92 on Terminology. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved March 1, 2017. Published April 2017. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D123 – 15b . DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D0123-17. the ASTM website.
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D6477 Terminology Relating to Tire Cord, Bead Wire, Hose across back shoulder width, n—thehorizontaldistanceacross
Reinforcing Wire, and Fabrics the back from the top of one shou
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Designation: D123 − 15b D123 − 17
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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ε NOTE—Terms were added editorially in September 2016.
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.
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 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
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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 Sept. 15, 2015March 1, 2017. Published October 2015April 2017. Originally approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as
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D123 – 15b.D123 – 15b . DOI: 10.1520/D0123-15BE01.10.1520/D0123-17.
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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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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
D4920 Terminology Relating to Conditioning, Chemical, and Thermal Properties
D5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dim
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