Standard Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings

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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.

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31-Jul-2006
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Designation:D7023–06
Standard Terminology Relating to
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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.
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´ NOTE—Terms from D4721 were added editorially in June 2012.
1. Scope ing Fabrics for Household Use
D4721 Practice for Evaluation of the Performance of Ma-
1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology
chine Washable and Drycleanable Bedcoverings and Ac-
developed by Subcommittee D13.63 on Home Furnishings.
cessories
1.2 This terminology is unique to the Home Furnishings
D4769 Specification for Woven and Warp Knitted Com-
industry. Meanings of the same terms used outside the industry
forter Fabrics
can be found in other compilations in dictionaries of general
D4770 Test Method for Appearance and Integrity of High-
usage.
loft Batting After Refurbishing
1.3 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, D7023 is
D4771 Performance Specification for Knitted Upholstery
also useful for managing the Subcommittee’s terminology.
Fabrics for Indoor Furniture
1.4 Terms listed are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee
D4847 Performance Specification for Woven Awning and
D13.63.
Canopy Fabrics
1.5 For the definitions of other textile terms, refer to
D4850 Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test
Terminology D123.
Methods
2. Referenced Documents
D4852 Practice for Evaluation ofAttached Upholstery Fab-
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rics
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D5253 Terminology Relating to Floor Coverings and Tex-
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
tile Upholstered Furniture
D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling forApparel,
D5378 Performance Specification for Woven and Knitted
Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products
Shower Curtains for Institutional and Household Use
D3597 Performance Specification for Woven Upholstery
D5431 Performance Specification for Woven and Knitted
Fabrics—Plain, Tufted, or Flocked
Sheeting Products for Institutional and Household Use
D3690 Performance Specification for Vinyl-Coated and
D5432 Performance Specification for Blanket Products for
Urethane-Coated Upholstery Fabrics—Indoor
Institutional and Household Use
D3786 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile
D5433 Performance Specification for Towel Products for
Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
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Institutional and Household Use
D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—
D5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
D3882 Test Method for Bow and Skew in Woven and
3. Terminology
Knitted Fabrics
D3887 Specification for Tolerances for Knitted Fabrics attached upholstery fabric, n—the exterior fabric covering
D4037 Performance Specification for Woven, Knitted, or secured to a furniture unit by the furniture manufacturer or
Flocked Bedspread Fabrics custom upholsterer. (See furniture coverings.) D4852
D4151 Test Method for Flammability of Blankets back coating, n—in textile floor covering, an adhesive com-
D4720 Performance Specification for Soft Window Cover- poundappliedforsuchpurposeaslockingpileyarntuftsinto
a carpet backing, bonding a secondary backing to a primary
backing, or increasing fabric body or stiffness and increasing
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ThisterminologyisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD13onTextiles
dimensional stability. D4852, D5684
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.63 on Home Furnishings.
bath sheet, n—a textile terry product with end hems or fringes
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2006. Published October 2006. Originally
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D7023–04. DOI:
and side hems or selvages that is generally much larger than
10.1520/D7023-06.
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D7023–06
a bath towel. D5433 for sleeping on or under. D5431
bath towel, n—a textile terry product with end hems or fringes flock, n—a material obtained by reducing textile fibers to
and side hems or selvages, which is used to dry a person’s fragments as by cutting, tearing, or grinding, to give various
body after bathing or swimming. D5433 degrees of comminution. D3597
bedcovering, n—a te
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