ASTM F1566-08
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Evaluation of Innersprings, Boxsprings, Mattresses or Mattress Sets
Standard Test Methods for Evaluation of Innersprings, Boxsprings, Mattresses or Mattress Sets
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Two separate test methods are outlined for use in evaluation of (1) mattress components, innersprings and boxsprings and (2) mattresses and mattress sets.
Component innerspring and boxspring test methods include measurements of firmness, firmness retention, durability, and effect of impact.
Mattress and mattress set test methods include measurements of firmness, firmness retention, durability, effect of impact, and height change.
One or more of the test methods shall be used separately or in combination to provide for appropriate evaluations.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover recognized methods for testing mattress innersprings, boxsprings, and finished mattresses or mattress sets, or both, to ensure uniformity of results.
1.2 These test methods are applicable to un-upholstered mattress core units including but not limited to innersprings, air chambers, and foam cores, un-upholstered foundations including but not limited to boxspring and build up foundations, finished foundations and mattress constructions. Data developed is for comparative analysis with no pass/fail criteria applicable.
1.3 The durability test (Section 7), impact test (Section 8) and firmness retention test/surface deformation (Section 9) require upholstered samples. Firmness testing may be ran on un-upholstered components, innerspring units and flexible boxsprings (6.1 through 6.4), or finished mattresses or mattress sets (6.5 through 6.8). A standardized upholstery package is specified if evaluating a mattress core or un-upholstered foundation. These test methods are intended to be used on newly manufactured products..
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:F1566–08
Standard Test Methods for
Evaluation of Innersprings, Boxsprings, Mattresses or
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Mattress Sets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1566; 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 3. Terminology
1.1 These test methods cover recognized methods for test- 3.1 Definitions:
ing mattress innersprings, boxsprings, and finished mattresses 3.1.1 boxspring unit, n—foundation for the mattress con-
or mattress sets, or both, to ensure uniformity of results. sisting of wire spring elements mounted on a frame.
1.2 These test methods are applicable to un-upholstered 3.1.2 boxspring, upholstered, n—foundation for the mat-
mattresscoreunitsincludingbutnotlimitedtoinnersprings,air tress consisting of wire spring elements mounted on a frame,
chambers, and foam cores, un-upholstered foundations includ- generally upholstered and covered on top and sides with
ing but not limited to boxspring and build up foundations, ticking, and bottom with a dust cover.
finished foundations and mattress constructions. Data devel- 3.1.3 foundation, n—support base for a finished mattress
oped is for comparative analysis with no pass/fail criteria generally upholstered and covered on top and sides with
applicable. ticking, and bottom with a dust cover.
1.3 The durability test (Section 7), impact test (Section 8) 3.1.4 innerspring unit, n—interconnection of wire spring
and firmness retention test/surface deformation (Section 9) elements other than mounting on a frame that forms a single
require upholstered samples. Firmness testing may be ran on unit that can be incorporated into a mattress.
un-upholstered components, innerspring units and flexible 3.1.5 mattress, innerspring, n—any mattress containing an
boxsprings (6.1 through 6.4), or finished mattresses or mattress innerspring unit.
sets (6.5 through 6.8). A standardized upholstery package is 3.1.6 posturized innerspring, n—innerspring assembly hav-
specified if evaluating a mattress core or un-upholstered ing a varying coil density or varying wire gauge.
foundation. These test methods are intended to be used on 3.1.7 mattress, n—finished, assembled mattress core with
newly manufactured products. upholstery package and cover.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as 3.1.8 mattress core, n—innermostsupportcoreofamattress
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only. upon which upholstery is affixed.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.1.9 mattress set, n—finished mattress and foundation
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the combination.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 3.1.10 upholstery, n—combination of materials designed to
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- cover and add support or comfort, or both, to a mattress core.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Significance and Use
2. Referenced Documents
4.1 Two separate test methods are outlined for use in
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2.1 ASTM Standards: evaluation of (1) mattress components, innersprings and box-
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines springs and (2) mattresses and mattress sets.
4.2 Component innerspring and boxspring test methods
include measurements of firmness, firmness retention, durabil-
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
ity, and effect of impact.
Consumer Products and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.32 on
4.3 Mattress and mattress set test methods include measure-
Innersprings and Boxsprings.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2008. Published February 2009. Originally
ments of firmness, firmness retention, durability, effect of
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1566 – 99 (2004).
impact, and height change.
DOI: 10.1520/F1566-08.
2 4.4 One or more of the test methods shall be used separately
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM or in combination to provide for appropriate evaluations.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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FIG. 1 Firmness Platen
5. Conditioning 6.3.4 The zero reference point shall be determined using a
common contact force of 4.4 N (1 lb).
5.1 Before testing, condition units for a minimum of8hat
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:F1566–99(Reapproved 2004) Designation: F 1566 – 08
Standard Test Methods for
Evaluation of Innersprings and BoxspringsEvaluation of
1
Innersprings, Boxsprings, Mattresses or Mattress Sets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1566; 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
1.1These test methods cover nationally recognized methods for testing mattress innersprings and boxsprings to ensure
uniformity of results.
1.2These test methods are applicable to un-upholstered innersprings and boxsprings only and are not applicable to finished
upholstered mattresses or boxsprings. Any conclusions covering such items are outside the scope of these test methods.
1.1 These test methods cover recognized methods for testing mattress innersprings, boxsprings, and finished mattresses or
mattress sets, or both, to ensure uniformity of results.
1.2 These test methods are applicable to un-upholstered mattress core units including but not limited to innersprings, air
chambers, and foam cores, un-upholstered foundations including but not limited to boxspring and build up foundations, finished
foundations and mattress constructions. Data developed is for comparative analysis with no pass/fail criteria applicable.
1.3 The durability test (Section 7), impact test (Section 8) and firmness retention test/surface deformation (Section 9) require
the use of an upholstered innerspring or boxspring, or both. A standardized upholstery is specified in each case.
1.4The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only. ) require upholstered samples. Firmness testing may be ran on un-upholstered components, innerspring units and flexible
boxsprings (6.1 through 6.4), or finished mattresses or mattress sets (6.5 through 6.8). A standardized upholstery package is
specified if evaluating a mattress core or un-upholstered foundation. These test methods are intended to be used on newly
manufactured products.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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D648Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position ASTM Standards:
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 boxspring unit, n—foundation for the mattress consisting of wire spring elements mounted on a frame.
3.1.2 boxspring, upholstered, n—foundation for the mattress consisting of wire spring elements mounted on a frame, generally
upholstered and covered on top and sides with ticking, and bottom with a dust cover.
3.1.3 contract unitsfoundation, n—term used to indicate units marketed in large quantities, usually by contract, to quantity
users, that is, hotel, motel, institutional, etc. —support base for a finished mattress generally upholstered and covered on top and
sides with ticking, and bottom with a dust cover.
3.1.4 innerspring unit, n—interconnection of wire spring elements other than mounting on a frame that forms a single unit that
can be incorporated into a mattress.
3.1.5 mattress, innerspring, n—any mattress containing an innerspring unit.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.32 on Innersprings
and Boxsprings.
Current edition approved June 1, 2004. Published June 2004. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as F1566–99.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2008. Published February 2009. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F 1566 – 99 (2004).
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. 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 Bo
...
This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:F1566–99(Reapproved 2004) Designation: F 1566 – 08
Standard Test Methods for
Evaluation of Innersprings and BoxspringsEvaluation of
1
Innersprings, Boxsprings, Mattresses or Mattress Sets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1566; 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
1.1These test methods cover nationally recognized methods for testing mattress innersprings and boxsprings to ensure
uniformity of results.
1.2These test methods are applicable to un-upholstered innersprings and boxsprings only and are not applicable to finished
upholstered mattresses or boxsprings. Any conclusions covering such items are outside the scope of these test methods.
1.1 These test methods cover recognized methods for testing mattress innersprings, boxsprings, and finished mattresses or
mattress sets, or both, to ensure uniformity of results.
1.2 These test methods are applicable to un-upholstered mattress core units including but not limited to innersprings, air
chambers, and foam cores, un-upholstered foundations including but not limited to boxspring and build up foundations, finished
foundations and mattress constructions. Data developed is for comparative analysis with no pass/fail criteria applicable.
1.3 The durability test (Section 7), impact test (Section 8) and firmness retention test/surface deformation (Section 9) require
the use of an upholstered innerspring or boxspring, or both. A standardized upholstery is specified in each case.
1.4The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only. ) require upholstered samples. Firmness testing may be ran on un-upholstered components, innerspring units and flexible
boxsprings (6.1 through 6.4), or finished mattresses or mattress sets (6.5 through 6.8). A standardized upholstery package is
specified if evaluating a mattress core or un-upholstered foundation. These test methods are intended to be used on newly
manufactured products.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2
D648Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position ASTM Standards:
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 boxspring unit, n—foundation for the mattress consisting of wire spring elements mounted on a frame.
3.1.2 boxspring, upholstered, n—foundation for the mattress consisting of wire spring elements mounted on a frame, generally
upholstered and covered on top and sides with ticking, and bottom with a dust cover.
3.1.3 contract unitsfoundation, n—term used to indicate units marketed in large quantities, usually by contract, to quantity
users, that is, hotel, motel, institutional, etc. —support base for a finished mattress generally upholstered and covered on top and
sides with ticking, and bottom with a dust cover.
3.1.4 innerspring unit, n—interconnection of wire spring elements other than mounting on a frame that forms a single unit that
can be incorporated into a mattress.
3.1.5 mattress, innerspring, n—any mattress containing an innerspring unit.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.32 on Innersprings
and Boxsprings.
Current edition approved June 1, 2004. Published June 2004. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as F1566–99.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2008. Published February 2009. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F 1566 – 99 (2004).
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. 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 Bo
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