ASTM D7023-06(2012)
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings
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.
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Designation: D7023 − 06 (Reapproved 2012)
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 D4720 Performance Specification for Soft Window Cover-
ing Fabrics for Household Use
1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology
D4721 Practice for Evaluation of the Performance of Ma-
developed by Subcommittee D13.63 on Home Furnishings.
chine Washable and Drycleanable Bedcoverings and Ac-
1.2 This terminology is unique to the Home Furnishings
cessories
industry. Meanings of the same terms used outside the industry
D4769 SpecificationforWovenandWarpKnittedComforter
can be found in other compilations in dictionaries of general
Fabrics
usage.
D4770 Test Method for Appearance and Integrity of High-
1.3 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, D7023 is
loft Batting After Refurbishing
also useful for managing the Subcommittee’s terminology.
D4771 Performance Specification for Knitted Upholstery
1.4 Terms listed are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee Fabrics for Indoor Furniture
D13.63. D4847 Performance Specification for Woven Awning and
Canopy Fabrics
1.5 For the definitions of other textile terms, refer to
D4850 Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test
Terminology D123.
Methods
D4852 Practice for Evaluation of Attached Upholstery Fab-
2. Referenced Documents
rics
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D5253 Terminology Relating to Floor Coverings andTextile
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
Upholstered Furniture
D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel,
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
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
Knitted Fabrics 3. Terminology
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-
poundappliedforsuchpurposeaslockingpileyarntuftsinto
ThisterminologyisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD13onTextiles
a carpet backing, bonding a secondary backing to a primary
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.63 on Home Furnishings.
backing, or increasing fabric body or stiffness and increasing
Current edition approved July 1, 2012. Published August 2012. Originally
ε1
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D7023–06 . DOI:
dimensional stability. D4852, D5684
10.1520/D7023-06R12.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
bath sheet, n—a textile terry product with end hems or fringes
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
and side hems or selvages that is generally much larger than
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. a bath towel. D5433
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D7023 − 06 (2012)
bath towel, n—a textile terry product with end hems or fringes flannel, n—as applied to bed sheeting, a napped fabric used in
and side hems or selvages, which is used to dry a person’s the fabrication of sheeting products. D5431
body after bathing or swimming. D5433
flat sheet, n—in comforters, a flat, hemmed product, usually
bedcovering, n—a textile product used on a bed over the rectangular,usedforcoveringthemattressonabedandused
sheets for warmth or decoration. D4721 for sleeping on or under. D5431
flock, n—a material obtained by reducing textile fibers to
bedspread, n—a type of bedcovering that is placed over the
blankets and sheets for appearance and warmth. D4037, fragments as by cutting, tearing, or grinding, to give various
degrees of comminution. D3597
D4721
flocked blanket, n—a blanket made with a fishnet-type scrim
blanket, n—for bedding,anunquiltedfabriccoveringdesigned
primarily to provide thermal insulation. sandwiched between two thin layers of foam with flock
adhered to the outside of the foam. D5432
DISCUSSION—Blankets may be made by any textile process from
various types of fibers and may or may not have a raised fiber surface.
flounce, n—a ruffled drop on a bedcovering. D4721
D4151, D4721, D5432
furniture covering, n—a general term for attached upholstery
blocking, n—the measurement of the development of surface
fabric, slipcovers and throws. D4852
tack and the thermal softening point of the material. D3690
furniture unit, n—in upholstered furniture, a complete single
cleaning agent, n—a chemical compound or formulation of
pieceofupholsteredseating,suchasasofa,loveseat,lounge
several compounds which loosens, disperses, dissolves, or
chair, rocker, or recliner. D4852
emulsifies soil to facilitate removal by mechanical action.
D3136, D4852, D5253
group, n—in upholstered furniture, a number of individual
upholstered furniture units that are related by one or more
comforter, n—a bedcovering assembly, consisting of an insu-
physical characteristics such as styling, color, shape or
lating filler secured between two layers of fabric, used
covering. D4852
primarily to reduce heat loss. D4721, D4769
huck towel, n—a plain weave non-terry foundation product
contract furniture, n—furniture manufactured for use in
constructed with small warp and filling floats, having hems
non-household applications. D4771
or selvages, which is used to dry a person’s hands and
utensils such as glasses, plates, bowls, and flatware. D5433
conventional blanket, n—a blanket woven in either a plain or
twill weave that is napped on both sides. D5432
hydrolytic stability, n—the ability to withstand the environ-
mental effects of high humidity. D3690
crash towel, n—a plain weave non-terry product wit
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