ASTM D123-09

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles

SCOPE
1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology developed by Committee D-13 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 which has jurisdictional responsibility for every item is the first attribution noted after the definition. The standards in which the terms and definitions appear are 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 and subcommittee D13.92 on Terminology. See 1.2, 1.3, 1.4.
1.2 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, Terminology D 123 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 and respective definitions.
1.4.2 Ready reference guide.
1.4.3 Annex A1 Generic names and definitions of manufactured fibers.
1.4.4 Annex A2 Classification of manufactured and natural fibers.
1.4.5 Annex A3 Terms relating to the hand of fabrics.
1.4.6 Annex A4 Terminology revision procedures.
1.4.7 Annex A5 Industry accepted synonyms.
1.4.8 Appendix X1 Other sources of textile terminology.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Jan-2009
• 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 D123-07 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009
• Replaced By: ASTM D123-09e1 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D2130-22 - Standard Test Method for Diameter of Wool and Other Animal Fibers by Microprojection
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D4963/D4963M-22 - Standard Test Method for Ignition Loss of Glass Fiber Strands and Fabrics
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D4594/D4594M-96(2020) - Standard Test Method for Effects of Temperature on Stability of Geotextiles
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D6475-17 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Erosion Control Blankets
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D76/D76M-21 - Standard Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D6389-17 - Standard Practice for Tests to Evaluate the Chemical Resistance of Geotextiles to Liquids
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D2594/D2594M-21 - Standard Test Method for Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabrics Having Low Power
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D4155-22 - Standard Performance Specification for Women's and Girls' Woven Sportswear, Shorts, Slacks, and Suiting Fabrics
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D3333-07(2018) - Standard Practice for Sampling Manufactured Staple Fibers, Sliver, or Tow for Testing
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D2494-13(2020) - Standard Test Method for Commercial Mass of a Shipment of Yarn or Manufactured Staple Fiber or Tow
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E1458-12(2022) - Standard Test Method for Calibration Verification of Laser Diffraction Particle Sizing Instruments Using Photomask Reticles
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D3822/D3822M-14(2020) - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Single Textile Fibers
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D7499/D7499M-09(2023) - Standard Test Method for Measuring Geosynthetic-Soil Resilient Interface Shear Stiffness
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D123 – 09
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
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.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
2
1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology 2.1 ASTM Standards:
developed by Committee D13 on Textiles. D76 Specification forTensileTesting Machines forTextiles
1.1.1 This terminology, consists mostly of definitions, D122 Tolerances for Tire Fabrics Other Than Tire Cord
3
whicharespecifictothetextileindustry.Meaningsofthesame Fabric
terms used outside the textile industry can be found in other D204 Test Methods for Sewing Threads
compilations or in dictionaries of general usage. D276 Test Methods for Identification of Fibers in Textiles
1.1.2 The specific D13 subcommittee which has jurisdic- D418 Methods of Testing Pile Yarn Floor Covering Con-
3
tional responsibility for every item is the first attribution noted struction
after the definition. The standards in which the terms and D434 Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarns in
3
definitionsappeararelistedbynumberafterthejurisdictionfor Woven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam
3
the term. The wording of an entry cannot be changed without D461 Test Methods for Felt
the approval of the subcommittee which has jurisdiction and D519 Test Method for Length of Fiber in Wool Top
subcommittee D13.92 on Terminology. See 1.2, 1.3, 1.4. D578 Specification for Glass Fiber Strands
1.2 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, Terminol- D579 Specification for Greige Woven Glass Fabrics
3
ogy D123 is also a tool for managing the committee’s D541 Specification for Single Jute Yarn
terminology.Thisincludesfinding,eliminating,andpreventing D580 Specification for Greige Woven Glass Tapes and
redundancies, that is, where two or more terms relating the Webbings
sameconceptaredefinedindifferentwords.Redundanciescan D581 Specification for Glass Fiber Greige Braided Tubular
also occur when one definition is used for two or more terms. Sleeving
1.3 While the review for clarity and form are the responsi- D584 Test Method for Wool Content of Raw Wool—
bility of the terminology subcommittee, the concept of man- Laboratory Scale
agingterminologyisthebroadresponsibilityofeverywriterof D629 Test Methods for Quantitative Analysis of Textiles
standards, specifically the task group leader and subcommittee D737 Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics
chairman. D861 Practice for Use of the Tex System to Designate
1.4 Subsequent to a listing of specific subcommittee com- Linear Density of Fibers, Yarn Intermediates, and Yarns
pilations, this standard is comprised of the following sections D885 Test Methods for Tire Cords, Tire Cord Fabrics, and
that are listed in the order in which they appear. Industrial Filament Yarns Made from Manufactured
1.4.1 Alphabetical listing of terms and respective defini- Organic-Base Fibers
tions. D1059 Test Method for Yarn Number Based on Short-
1.4.2 Ready reference guide. Length Specimens
1.4.3 AnnexA1 Generic names and definitions of manufac- D1060 Practice for Core Sampling of Raw Wool in Pack-
tured fibers. ages for Determination of Percentage of CleanWool Fiber
1.4.4 Annex A2 Classification of manufactured and natural Present
fibers. D1113 Test Method for Vegetable Matter and OtherAlkali-
1.4.5 Annex A3 Terms relating to the hand of fabrics. Insoluble Impurities in Scoured Wool
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1.4.6 Annex A4 Terminology revision procedures. D1117 Guide for Evaluating Nonwoven Fabrics
1.4.7 Annex A5 Industry accepted synonyms. D1224 Test Methods for Zinc and Cadmium in Paper
1.4.8 Appendix X1 Other sources of textile terminology.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
1
ThisterminologyisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD13onTextiles
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.92 on Terminology.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2009. Published March 2009. Originally
the ASTM website.
approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D123–07. DOI:
3
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
10.1520/D0123-09.
on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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D123 – 09
D1230 Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles D1684 Practice for Lighting Cotton Classing Rooms f
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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:D123–07 Designation: D 123 – 09
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
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.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology developed by Committee D-13 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 ThespecificD13subcommitteewhichhasjurisdictionalresponsibilityforeveryitemisthefirstattributionnotedafterthe
definition. The standards in which the terms and definitions appear are listed by number after the jurisdiction for the term. The
wordingofanentrycannotbechangedwithouttheapprovalofthesubcommitteewhichhasjurisdictionandsubcommitteeD13.92
on Terminology. See 1.2, 1.3, 1.4.
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
terminologyisthebroadresponsibilityofeverywriterofstandards,specificallythetaskgroupleaderandsubcommitteechairman.
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 and respective definitions.
1.4.2 Ready reference guide.
1.4.3 Annex A1 Generic names and definitions of manufactured fibers.
1.4.4 Annex A2 Classification of manufactured and natural fibers.
1.4.5 Annex A3 Terms relating to the hand of fabrics.
1.4.6 Annex A4 Terminology revision procedures.
1.4.7 Annex A5 Industry accepted synonyms.
1.4.8 Appendix X1 Other sources of textile terminology.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
3
D122 Tolerances for Tire Fabrics Other Than Tire Cord Fabric
D204 Test Methods for Sewing Threads
D276 Test Methods for Identification of Fibers in Textiles
0
D418 Methods of Testing Pile Yarn Floor Covering Construction
D519 Test Method for Length of Fiber in Wool Top
D434 Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarns in Woven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam
D461 Test Methods for Felt
D519 Test Method for Length of Fiber in Wool Top
D578 Specification for Glass Fiber Strands
D579 Specification for Greige Woven Glass Fabrics
0
D541 Specification for Single Jute Yarn
D580 Specification for Greige Woven Glass Tapes and Webbings
D581 Specification for Glass Fiber Greige Braided Tubular Sleeving
1
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 July 1, 2007. Published August 2007. Originally approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D123–03.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2009. Published March 2009. Originally approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D123–07.
2
ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail] Annual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Withdrawn.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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D123–09
D584 Test Method for Wool Content of Raw WoolLaboratory Scale
D629 Test Methods for Quantitative Analysis of Textiles
D737 Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics
D861 Practice for Use of the Tex System to Designate Linear Density of Fibers, Yarn Intermediates, and Yarns
D885 Test Methods for Tire Cords, Tire Cord Fabrics, and Industrial Filament Yarns Made from Manufactured Organic-Base
Fibers
D1059 Test Method for Yarn Number Based on Short-Length Specimens
D1060 Practice for Core Sampling of Raw Wool in Packages for Determ
...

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:D 123–07 Designation: D123 – 09
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
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.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology developed by Committee D-13D13 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 ThespecificD13subcommitteewhichhasjurisdictionalresponsibilityforeveryitemisthefirstattributionnotedafterthe
definition. The standards in which the terms and definitions appear are listed by number after the jurisdiction for the term. The
wordingofanentrycannotbechangedwithouttheapprovalofthesubcommitteewhichhasjurisdictionandsubcommitteeD13.92
on Terminology. See 1.2, 1.3, 1.4.
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
terminologyisthebroadresponsibilityofeverywriterofstandards,specificallythetaskgroupleaderandsubcommitteechairman.
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 and respective definitions.
1.4.2 Ready reference guide.
1.4.3 Annex A1 Generic names and definitions of manufactured fibers.
1.4.4 Annex A2 Classification of manufactured and natural fibers.
1.4.5 Annex A3 Terms relating to the hand of fabrics.
1.4.6 Annex A4 Terminology revision procedures.
1.4.7 Annex A5 Industry accepted synonyms.
1.4.8 Appendix X1 Other sources of textile terminology.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
3
D122 Tolerances for Tire Fabrics Other Than Tire Cord Fabric
D204 Test Methods for Sewing Threads
D276 Test Methods for Identification of Fibers in Textiles
0
D418 Methods of Testing Pile Yarn Floor Covering Construction D519Test Method for Length of Fiber in Wool Top
D434 Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarns in Woven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam
D461 Test Methods for Felt
D519 Test Method for Length of Fiber in Wool Top
D578 Specification for Glass Fiber Strands
D579 Specification for Greige Woven Glass Fabrics
0
D541 Specification for Single Jute Yarn
D580 Specification for Greige Woven Glass Tapes and Webbings
1
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 July 1, 2007. Published August 2007. Originally approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D 123–03.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2009. Published March 2009. Originally approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D123–07. DOI:
10.1520/D0123-09.
2
ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail] Annual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Withdrawn.
3
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
1

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D123 – 09
D581 Specification for Glass Fiber Greige Braided Tubular Sleeving
D584 Test Method for Wool Content of Raw WoolLaboratory Scale
D629 Test Methods for Quantitative Analysis of Textiles
D737 Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics
D861 Practice for Use of the Tex System to Designate Linear Density of Fibers, Yarn Intermediates, and Yarns
D885 Test Methods for Tire Cords, Tire Cord Fabrics, and Industrial Filament Yarns Made from Manufactured Organic-Base
Fibers
D1059 T
...